DECA's 2024 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced

February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2024 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grants

Applications for the VBC-DECA Hotel Challenge curriculum grants are due by March 22, 2024.

2024 Disability is Diversity Challenge

DECA and MDA are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Disability is Diversity Challenge.

Stukent Social Media Challenge

Over 1600 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Challenge.

St. Patrick's Day Spending

NRF has been conducting its annual St. Patrick’s Day survey to see how consumers plan to spend.

ICDC MDA Deadline is Approaching

ICDC recognition for the annual MDA top fundraising chapters and associations deadline is March 31, 2024.

Taking Stock with Teens Spring Survey

Help Piper Sandler gauge brand preferences among teens by sharing the survey with your students.

Opening Session

Prepare to be amazed by America's true best dance crew, the Jabbawockeez, during the Grand Opening Sessions at #DECAICDC.

Travel Scholarship

Thanks to the Marriott Foundation, high school DECA members can apply for a $750 DECA ICDC travel scholarship!

Judge Recruitment

Do you have professional connections willing to volunteer during ICDC? Encourage them to sign-up to be a judge!

DECA is working with the International Baccalaureate Organization to arrange the already scheduled IB examinations on April 26 and May 1 in Anaheim. Interested finalists must have their school IB Coordinator fill out this request form and send it to support@ibo.org by April 1, 2024. Please note that there is a $52 USD fee per student associated with this process. Schools will be invoiced at the end of May by IBO. If you have questions, please e-mail support@ibo.org.

• March 18 - #DECAICDC Social Media Team Applications Due
• March 19 - ICDC Attraction Tickets on Sale - Release 3
• March 22 - ICDC Registration Due from Chartered Associations
• March 22 - DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant Application Deadline
• March 22 - ICDC Travel Scholarship Deadline
• March 27 - ICDC Overview Webinar
• March 27 - Piper Sandler Taking Stock with Teens Spring Survey Ends
• March 27 - New Advisor Chat
• March 27 - ICDC-Qualifying Written Entry Submissions Open
• March 29 - ICDC Blazer Order Deadline
• March 31 - DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award Applications Due
• March 31 - MDA Donation Deadline for ICDC Recognition