DECA Challenge Deadlines Are Fast Approaching

DECA’s challenges provide members with opportunities to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they learn in the classroom. Share these important upcoming dates with your members:

January 31 - Digital Presentation Skills Challenge

February 1 - Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge

February 14 - Disability Is Diversity Challenge

February 19 - Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge

February 28 - Innovation in Action: Driving Next Gen to Insurance Careers

Empowered Through Encourage

In this on-demand session, discover free resources available to your students to support their career exploration. You’ll learn about the reporting and resources available to you, including lesson plans, to support members in planning for life after high school.

Why Advocating for CTE and DECA Matters

Each February, students and advisors raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month®. Learn how to get involved and earn recognition through DECA’s Advocacy Campaign!

IE University Policy Dilemma Simulation Challenge Winners

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024-2025 Policy Dilemma Simulation Challenge.

Adobe Personal Branding Challenge Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024-2025 Adobe Personal Branding Challenge.

DECA Stock Market Game 2025 ICDC Qualifiers

We are pleased to announce the 2025 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA SMG, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Registration Guide

Download the 2025 DECA ICDC registration guide to help you prepare for the conference in Orlando, Florida this April.

Travel Discounts

DECA has arranged special airfare considerations for those attending DECA ICDC in 2025. Check out special deals and discounts.

Attraction Tickets

As your DECA chapter plans to head to DECA ICDC, DECA is coordinating a package of attraction ticket offerings with many benefits.

Current Openings

Be part of a network of DECA members in high schools and colleges around the globe. As a team member, you will help our members become academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible and experienced leaders.

Win a Full Tuition Scholarship to UVM!

10th-12th graders are invited to pitch their innovative business ideas and compete with other students from around the globe for a chance to win cash prizes or a full tuition scholarship to the University of Vermont! Submissions are open until February 15th.

Sustainability vs Fast Fashion

Step into the role of the merchandise manager for Superior Looks, a clothing store chain for tweens and teens. The director of merchandising is considering a partnership with a popular fast fashion company and wants your opinion. 

• January 29 - February 2 - Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference
• January 31 - Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Entries Due
• February 1 - Career Technical Education Month
• February 1 - NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Entries Due
• February 14 - MDA Disability Is Diversity Challenge Entries Due