March 28, 2023
ICDC Written Entry Submissions Open Now

For competitors in written events, entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. of your respective time zone on April 6, 2023. New this year, advisors must log in to verify student submissions.
PROGRAM UPDATES
DECA's Emerging Leader Honor Award

If you know an exceptional DECA senior, consider recognizing them with the DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award. The applications are due by March 31, 2023.
Join the Monthly Advisor Chat

Each month will focus on a new topic designed to help advisors with one to three years of membership. Join
March 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET.
Official DECA Blazer Deadline is this Week

April 1, 2023 is the last day to order your official DECA blazer prior to ICDC. All DECA members appearing before a judge and on-stage must wear an official DECA blazer.
DECA ICDC
ICDC Program
 
Get ready to gather with over 22,000 DECA members at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL!
ICDC Overview

Download the ICDC Overview presentation and worksheet to help prepare your members. The PowerPoint is loaded with information and helpful tips.
Keynote Speaker

DECA is pleased to announce that Sterling Hawkins will deliver the keynote during the DECA ICDC Grand Opening Session.
Overview Webinar
 
Watch this webinar to preview #DECAICDC and get all the latest information to ensure an educational and memorable experience for your members.
Judge Recruitment

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

We're looking for ICDC Advisor Professional Development presenters. Apply to become a presenter and share how you do DECA in your chapter.
PARTNER NEWS
Doc Cohen Franchising Scholarship

DECA’s new partner, the International Franchise Foundation (IFA Foundation) is awarding one $3,000 scholarship plus a $1,500 travel stipend to IFA’s Convention in 2024 to DECA members with a major or career interest in the business world.
Get your BBA + MBA Fast!

Belmont University’s distinguished program in Nashville, TN can prepare you for success on an accelerated timeline. In our 4+1 program, you can earn your Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration in just five years.
CASE STUDY OF THE WEEK
Chipotle: Business is about People

Tis the season… for burritos. The fast casual restaurant Chipotle calls March to May the “Burrito Season”… and with that season comes their highest sales volumes of the year. But how does Chipotle handle this seasonal increase in business? Watch this week’s episode, and learn how Chipotle puts the idea of “business is about people” to the test.
UPCOMING EVENTS