CTSO 1- DECA: History and Mission [LESSON]
DECA
History
DECA is an organization for students in High Schools and colleges around the globe. DECA has programs that focus on leadership development, academic competitions, educational programs, and community.
Between 1937 and 1942 cooperative programs in marketing education sprang up all over the country. Students in these classes began organizing marketing and distributive education clubs. These spontaneous efforts on the part of students and teachers occurred B simultaneously throughout the country. By 1946 a few states had officially organized state associations. In 1946 the United States Office of Education invited representatives from state committees to meet and form a national organization. The first national conference was held in Memphis, Tennessee in April 1947.
Mission
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management
DECA Opportunities
Students in DECA have a wide range of opportunities available to them. Students have nearly 100 competitive events to choose from. Watch the video below to learn how to EARN DECA GLASS!
Conferences
DECA educational conferences are targeted, highly-focused learning experiences for students and advisors that support National Curriculum Standards and the development of 21st Century Skills. DECA conferences bring our members into the larger DECA community while providing unique opportunities to extend classroom learning. Each of DECA’s educational conferences connects with corporate professionals to engage students in learning industry-related trends and content.
Leadership Conferences |
Career Pathway Conferences |
Career Development Conferences |
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Leadership conferences focus on leadership development and college and career preparation through a variety of engaging workshops and speakers. They directly support the development of 21st Century Skills. |
Career pathway conferences each feature highly specialized content that aligns with specific career pathways and courses, providing an excellent opportunity to connect classroom instruction to the conferences. |
Career development conferences provide a venue for DECA’s Competitive Events Program as well as additional career and leadership development programs. Chartered associations host their own CDCs to determine which members earn the right to represent them at the International Career Development Conference. |
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