With a 75-year history, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals since it was founded in 1946. Their strong connection with our organization has resonated into a brand that people identify as a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. DECA’s programs and activities have constantly evolved as we use the latest technology and apply cutting edge educational research. Our core focus has remained consistent and is captured in our mission.
ABOUT
TEXAS DECA
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO BRING DECA TO YOUR SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS TEXAS DECA STAFF STUDENT LEADERS DISTRICT SITES
MISSION STATEMENT:
TEXAS DECA PREPARES EMERGING LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN
IN HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES AROUND THE GLOBE.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Our guiding principles explain how we fulfill our mission by addressing what we do and the outcomes we expect.
DECA’S COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING PROGRAM
DECA PREPARES THE NEXT GENERATION TO BE
DECA’S CORE VALUES ARE COMPETENCE, INTEGRITY, TEAMWORK, AND INNOVATION.
Affiliation
DECA Inc. is as 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization with more than 225,000 members in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The United States Congress, The United States Department of Education and state, district and international departments of education authorize DECA’s programs.