Celebrate CTE Month this February!

February is Career and Technical Education Month®. Being an advocate for career and technical education (CTE) and DECA is one of the most important things you can do to secure the future of CTE. Learn more about DECA's Advocacy Campaign and other ways you can advocate for CTE in this article.

SBE Individual Certifications

Members can achieve SBE individual certification through the successful completion of an online exam. This is a great opportunity to add an additional level of recognition.

ICDC Membership Deadline

The deadline for members to be eligible to compete at the International Career Development Conference this April in Anaheim is February 15, 2024.

New Advisor Chat Tomorrow

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Join the New Advisor Chat on Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET. Learn about conference travel, course enrollment, competitive events and role-play preparation. 

Tentative Schedule

The 2024 DECA ICDC tentative schedule is now available! Click to learn more about competitive events, academies and more.

Judge Recruitment

Do you have professional connections willing to volunteer during ICDC? Encourage them to sign-up as a competition judge!

Travel Discounts

DECA has arranged special travel considerations for those attending DECA conferences in 2024. Check out the special deals

DECA’s challenges provide members with opportunities to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they learn in the classroom. Share these important upcoming dates with your members:

• January 31 - Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Entries Due
• February 1 - NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Entries Due
• February 1 - Stukent Social Media Simternship™ Challenge Begins
• February 6 - NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Entries Due
• February 16 - MDA Disability Is Diversity Challenge Entries Due

• January 31 - New Advisor Chat
• January 31 - Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Entries Due
• January 31-February 4 - Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference | Orlando
• February 1 - Career and Technical Education Month Begins
• February 1 - DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award Applications Open
• February 1 - NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Entries Due
• February 1 - Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge Begins
• February 6 - NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Entries Due
• February 6 - One DECA Call
• February 12 - Non-Competitive Stock Market Game Begins
• February 15 - Membership Submission + Dues Deadline for ICDC Competitors
• February 16 - MDA Disability Is Diversity Challenge Entries Due