Competition Builds Skills and Confidence

Washington DECA helps to evaluate student achievement and provides opportunities for student recognition through a comprehensive Competitive Events Program. Competition provides constructive avenues for individual and team expression, initiative and creativity. DECA members assume responsibility for self-improvement and self-discipline and demonstrate their acquired competencies through individual and team activities.

Competition is the heart of the DECA experience. Members compete in over 30 team and individual categories, each relating to a potential career path. Competitors are judged by volunteers from Washington businesses who are experienced professionals in the categories.

For student members, DECA competition allows them to explore their own career aspirations and learn how business works. They develop speaking skills and poise ...leadership tools for the future. Volunteer judges, many long out of school, find it inspiring to see the talent and enthusiasm of DECA competitors. Volunteers who give their time find it gratifying and rewarding to be a part of this enriching experience.

Competitors receive recognition in the form of medals, trophies and continuing education scholarships. DECA is a national and international organization; local competition may be just the beginning. The opportunity to travel and represent their school and their state at higher levels of competition is a powerful incentive. DECA members receive recognition in their schools and communities, and the skills and confidence they gain through competition will follow them throughout their careers in business.