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DARE TO ASPIRE HIGHER
DARE TO ASPIRE HIGHER
2011-2012
DECA members can build upon their current strengths and attributes through their desire to engage in DECA events and conferences that prepare them for college and professional careers.
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DECA's calendar of events provides many opportunities for involvement and participation at both the high school and college levels of the organization.

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  • Dec 19, 2011 | DECA / Finish Line Challenge
    In this innovative real-world activity, DECA members in teams of one to three will conduct market research studies at Finish Line retail stores, develop recommendations for improvements and turn their findings into a ten-minute YouTube video. Read More +
  • Jan 2, 2012 | DECA Virtual Business Challenge II Begins
    Participants in the DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) operate a computerized business simulation of a retail environment or sports franchise utilizing a competition version of the Virtual Business Retailing 3.0 software or the Virtual Business Sports software. The VBC qualifying rounds are conducted via the Internet. Read More +
  • Jan 2, 2012 | DECA H&R Block Dollars & Sense Challenge - Round II Begins
    Participants in the H&R Block Dollars & Sense Challenge compete on personal financial knowledge. The challenge occurs using computerized simulations in a competition version of the Virtual Business - Personal Finance software. The qualifying rounds are conducted online. Read More +
  • Jan 20, 2012 | DECA/Collegiate DECA Student Scholarships Deadline
    DECA's scholarship program provides over $300,000 in scholarships at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) each year. Many corporate partners of DECA provide scholarships through the DECA Scholarship Program. DECA Inc. administers the program based on guidelines set by the donor. DECA scholarships are strictly merit based. Read More +
  • Jan 27, 2012 | DECA Virtual Business Challenge II Ends
  • Feb 1, 2012 – Feb 5, 2012 | DECA Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference | Orlando, FL
    The DECA Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference educates participants on this exciting career field in a location that is home to world-class sports and entertainment venues. Read More +
  • Feb 1, 2012 | DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award Applications Deadline
    The DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award provides recognition of students studying marketing, finance, hospitality and management for being an academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader through participation in DECA. Read More +
  • Feb 1, 2012 – Feb 29, 2012 | Career and Technical Education Month
    Highlight the importance of your DECA chapter during Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February. Read More +
  • Feb 3, 2012 | 2012 NE Regional Conference | Providence, RI
    Johnson & Wales University, Providence Campus is hosting the 2012 NE Regional DECA Conference and wants your chapter to participate! Read More +
  • Feb 10, 2012 | DECA / FIDM Challenge
    Participants in The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) Challenge will help to further the awareness and understanding of sustainability in textile related products by creating a runway worthy garment using previously used fabrics or garments. Read More +
  • Feb 17, 2012 | Collegiate DECA Online Sales Challenge Deadline
    Participants in the Collegiate DECA Online Sales Challenge will demonstrate skills necessary to succeed in the sales profession by making sales presentations via videos posted on YouTube. Read More +
  • Mar 2, 2012 | DECA Corporate Advisor Scholarship Application Deadline
    DECA's corporate partners provide scholarships for DECA advisors to continue their professional development. Read More +
  • Mar 9, 2012 | National Officer Candidates Application Deadline
    Interested in becoming a DECA national officer? Access the application packet and Intent to Run form here. Read More +
  • Apr 21, 2012 – Apr 24, 2012 | Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference | Salt Lake City, UT Read More +
  • Apr 23, 2012 – May 1, 2012 | Judging at the International Career Development Conference | Salt Lake City, UT
    More than 1,000 business professionals are needed to judge and evaluate DECA members at the 2012 International Career Development Conferences (ICDCs) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Read More +
  • Apr 28, 2012 – May 1, 2012 | DECA International Career Development Conference | Salt Lake City, UT
    More than 16,000 high school members, advisors and business partners will converge in Salt Lake City for the pinnacle event of the year. Read More +
  • Apr 28, 2012 | DECA Dash with the Diamonds 5K Run/Walk | Salt Lake City, UT
    Join members from across the globe in the second annual DECA Dash with the Diamonds 5K Run/Walk. Your participation will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association and DECA's scholarship fund. Awesome prizes will be awarded to top winners. Read More +
  • Jun 20, 2012 – Jun 29, 2012 | DECA Chapter Advisor Summer Institute
    These three-day institutes will invigorate your teaching and provide resources and new ideas to make DECA an integral part of your students' learning experience. Read More +
  • Jul 5, 2012 – Jul 21, 2012 | DECA Goes to China | China
  • Aug 16, 2012 – Aug 18, 2012 | State Association Management Conference | Anaheim, CA
    The State Association Management (SAM) Conference is a professional development experience for state/provincial advisors and key leaders. Read More +
  • Nov 15, 2012 – Nov 17, 2012 | DECA Western Region Leadership Conference | Seattle, WA
  • Nov 16, 2012 – Nov 18, 2012 | The Ultimate DECA Power Trip | Washington, DC
    This November, DECA members will travel to Washington, DC, to embark on the Ultimate DECA Power Trip. Read More +
  • Nov 16, 2012 – Nov 18, 2012 | DECA Central Region Leadership Conference | Dearborn, MI

Conferences and
Competitive Events

DECA's conferences bring our members into the larger DECA community while providing unique opportunities to extend classroom learning. DECA's competitive events program is offered to both high school and college members.

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