Since 1946, DECA has been preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

DECA Members Gain 21st Century Skills

DECA Members are Leaders

More than 90% of DECA members say their experience empowered them to be an effective leader and connected school to the real world. Nearly 80% of DECA members say DECA helped them recognize the benefit of community service.

 

 

 

DECA Members are Motivated for the Future

DECA members say their experience prepared them academically for college and career (88%), influenced their college plans (68%), influenced their career plans (75%) and influenced their interest in entrepreneurship and owning a business (61%).

 

 

 

 

BURKEDECA prepares the next generation to be:

 

ACADEMICALLY PREPARED   DECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations

PROFESSIONALLY RESPONSIBLE   DECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity and high standards

COMMUNITY ORIENTED   Recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, DECA members continually impact and improve their local and broader communities.

EXPERIENCED LEADERS   DECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation.

 

 

Why you should join BURKEDECA

 

 

How to join BURKEDECA!