What is DECA?

DECA is the leadership network that prepares students for careers in finance, hospitality, marketing and management. Through real-world experiences and classroom curriculum, DECA gives students a competitive edge for college and career success. We’re focused on improving the quality and competitiveness of tomorrow’s leaders.

Check out DECA's New Logo!

DECA is pleased to usher in the 2010-2011 school year with all new branding, and the new theme..."Expand Your Network"!

Fall Leadership Keynote Speaker

As one of the emerging thought leaders in the country, Bob Upgren is consistently called upon to stand before leaders and high potential team members. His unique and fresh take on leadership motivates many groups to invite him back for repeat instruction. The content is always fresh and off-beat, but the motive never changes; Lead others to become everything they were created to be. Read more about Bob Upgren, here.

Support Minnesota DECA Partners!

Have you visited the Partners page of the Minnesota DECA website? If not, you should! Here you can find links to partners like The Finish Line, Savvi Formalwear, MinnesotaWorks.Net, and the Minnesota Twins. We know they love our support, just as we love the support they provide our organization!

Does your chapter run a school store?

School-based enterprises are effective educational tools in helping to prepare students for the transition from school to work or college. For many students, they provide the first work experience; for others, they provide an opportunity to build management, supervision and leadership skills. While some in the education community have only recently discovered the value of school-based enterprises, marketing educators and DECA advisors have used them as a powerful teaching tool for more than four decades. For more information, click here, today.

Alumni Hall of Fame

Do you know any MN DECA Alum? Is it your boss? Advisors, is it one of your former students? Is it your spouse, neighbor, friend? We want to know! Visit the Alumni Page to tell us about this person, and hopefully see your Hall of Fame nominee posted to the website!

Congratulations to Pat DiPlacido!

Minnesota DECA's Pat DiPlacido was honored at the recent International Career Development Conference with the Honorary Life Member award. Pat has given a lifetime of dedication to our organization, and we appreciate all that he does to help make Minnesota DECA the best state association.

Dates to Remember

You'll see plenty of Reminders on this website with important dates, always remember to check with your advisor, as he or she will know all the key dates to Make Your Mark during the 2009—2010 school year with DECA one to remember! To help you plan your year, here's a quick glance of the dates for this year's conferences:

Upcoming Events:

Fall Leadership Conference — October 31 - November 1, 2010
  Minneapolis Hilton, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Central Region Leadership Conference — December 2 - 4, 2010
  Chicago, Illinois

State Career Development Conference — March 6 - 8, 2011
  Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis, Minnesota

International Career Development Conference — April 30 - May 3, 2011
  Orlando, Florida