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The International Career Development Conference
The International Career Development Conference (ICDC)
is the highlight of the DECA year for the approximately
15,000 members, advisors, businesspersons and alumni
who attend. Most of the participants are at ICDC as
competitors in one of DECA's competency–based competitive
events. Top competitors in each event category are recognized
for their outstanding achievements.
In addition to the competitive events program, many
students and advisors participate in energizing leadership
academies:
- The Advisor Academy - a series of workshops
featuring topics of interest to new and experienced
advisors - valuable information regarding creating
enthusiasm in the DECA chapter, basic chapter management
skills and the integration of DECA activities into
the marketing curriculum. Learn more about the Advisor Academy.
- The Leadership Development Academy (LDA)
- a two-day intense leadership training program open
to any student who is not participating in the competitive
events program. Learn more about LDA.
- DECA LEADS - targeted to state/provincial
officers, participants network with other officers,
develop critical leadership skills and enhance team
management skills. Learn
more about LEADS.
- Senior Management Institute (SMI) - available
to high school seniors who are not participating in
ICDC competitive events, this academy prepares students
to transition from high school to college and the
business world. Learn more
about SMI.
- Chapter Management Academy (CMA) – Upcoming chapter officers or potential chapter officers are invited to participate in this dynamic academy that covers all of the essentials for a successful DECA year at the chapter level. Productive meetings, creating a program of work, group dynamics/committees, social activities and fundraising are just some of the topics that will be covered. Special emphasis will be placed on community service. The academy will motivate your key members and teach them how to be a force in developing your DECA Chapter.
- School–Based Enterprise (SBE) Academy for Gold Certified School Stores –
Gold Level Certified and Gold Level
Re–certified SBEs who attend ICDC will participate in a School–based
Enterprise Academy. As a part of the Academy, students will make
presentations on topics relating to school store operation and the
top three presenters on each topic will be selected and video taped.
These instructional tapes will be added to the SBE Web site as a
teaching/learning resource for other school stores.
Other ICDC activities include entertaining and motivational
general sessions, professional development workshops
for advisors and students, and campaigns/elections for
national officers. You'll find an array of new programs,
new competitive events and new IMAGES products at the
DECA International Career Development Conference.
Future Conferences
It’s never too soon to start making plans to attend
an upcoming conference. Check back for updates on these
conferences.
 2009
ICDC April 29–May 2 – Anaheim, California |
| 2010
ICDC April 24–27 – Louisville, Kentucky |
| 2011
ICDC April 30–May 3 – Orlando, Florida
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| 2012
ICDC April 28–May 1 – Salt Lake City,
Utah |
| 2013
ICDC April 24–27 – Anaheim, California |
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