• GUIDING PRINCICPLES

     

    DECA’S COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING PROGRAM INTEGRATES INTO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION

    An integral component of classroom instruction, DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers.

    APPLIES LEARNING

    DECA members put their knowledge into action through rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes.

    CONNECTS TO BUSINESS

    Partnerships with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning.

    PROMOTES COMPETITION

    As in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance.

     

    DECA PREPARES THE NEXT GENERATION TO BE

    ACADEMICALLY PREPARED

    DECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations.

    COMMUNITY ORIENTED

    Recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community,  DECA members continually impact and improve their local and broader communities.

    PROFESSIONALLY RESPONSIBLE

    DECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity and high standards.

    EXPERIENCED LEADERS

    DECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation.