DECA is a Career & Technical Education (CTE) organization that prepares over 225,000 emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who are interested in career in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business, and promote competition. DECA student members leverage their DECA experience to become academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. For more information, visit www.deca.org.