DECA is a student centered organization with a focus on preparing
for careers in retail, sales, marketing, and business ownership.
The purpose of DECA is to serve its diverse international membership
as a professional organization, providing leadership and career-oriented
opportunities to develop and enhance tomorrow's leaders. DECA
helps students make informed career choices by providing opportunities
to explore fields as diverse as e-business/e-commerce, advertising,
wholesaling, fashion/apparel, design, food/food service, advertising/
promotions, sports and entertainment, hospitality/ travel/ tourism,
culinary arts, international marketing, business-to-business
marketing and other management and marketing-oriented careers.