membership

DECA members are dues paying individuals who belong to the international organization benefiting students enrolled in marketing education courses. DECA chapters are led by marketing education teachers/advisors.

The Benefits of DECA Membership

 

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  DECA’s Comprehensive Program

  DECA members benefit from activities in DECA’s comprehensive learning program, involving hands-on experience in the fields of marketing, business, and entrepreneurship.

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  Competitive Events

  DECA offers a comprehensive, industry validated competitive events program to it’s student membership. Students can earn recognition, qualify for advancement to state and international competitions, and vie for scholarships while demonstrating their career area knowledge.

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  Conferences

  DECA members have opportunities to attend conferences designed to prepare them for college and careers.

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  Networking

  DECA members have opportunities to network with business and marketing professionals as well as other student DECA members across the state and nation.

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  Personal Growth

  DECA members experience personal growth through academic preparation, community consciousness, professional responsibility, and leadership experience.

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  Dimensions Magazine

  In addition to an official membership card and pin, DECA members receive four issues of Dimensions magazine each academic year. Dimensions magazine features business trends, DECA highlights, and chapter activities.

 

 

DECA Membership Beyond High School

Membership in DECA is also available to college students, DECA alumni, and business or marketing professionals. Membership is divided into the following four divisions:

High School Division

Composed of individual high school chapters

Collegiate Division

Composed of individual college chapters

Alumni Division

Composed of former DECA members who wish to continue their participation in DEA and give back to the organization after high school or college.

Professional Division

Composed of business or marketing professionals who are interested in helping to develop the next generation of business and marketing leaders.

To learn more about DECA membership, visit the DECA, Inc. website at www.deca.org.