What is DECA?
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA offers the opportunity to compete in business-related competitions to high schoolers around the world.
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* Only students enrolled in a business course may participate in DECA
Silicon Valley Career Development Conference
January, 9 - 11, 2026
State Career Development Conference
Feb. 26 - Mar. 1, 2026
International Career Development Conference
April, 25 - 28, 2026
120+
Members
60+
Competitive Events
179
Top 10 placements (ICDC)
MV DECA by the Numbers
Practice. Compete. Win
Eligible Courses for DECA
Must take to be officer!
Wondering what courses you need to be in to do DECA?
Principles of Business
Principles of Marketing
International Business
To be able to participate in MV DECA, you must be enrolled in an approved business course. All courses are listed to the right
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* If you have never taken a business course before, you MUST take Principles of Business first.
Money & Banking
Law