What is College DECA?

Where Success Begins!
College DECA Invites College Students to Join a Professional Association for
Career Development, Awards and Recognition, Employment Opportunities, and Community Service

College DECAis an international organization for college students preparing for a variety of career areas. It's local chapters and state/provincial/territorial associations are a division of DECA Inc.   College DECA is currently active throughout the U.S., its territories and Canada. Activities promoted by College DECAintegrate with and enhance the student's college curriculum. In addition, the organization's close ties with the business community provide both opportunities for members and an appreciation of the free enterprise system.  College DECA membership is an essential resource for future professionals that will benefit from marketing, management and entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.

Anyone interested in joining a College DECA Chapter in Louisiana or in organizing a Chapter should contact Louisiana DECA for information and assistance. Here are some of the advantage of becoming a College DECA member:

• An opportunity to work and learn with people who share similar career interests.
• A local chapter in which a member can learn, compete and be eligible for state and international recognition.
• Encouragement of individual and group initiative and effort on a competitive level.
• Employment opportunities through National Advisory Board (NAB) companies.
• Awards and recognition for demonstrating outstanding skills and knowledge.
• The College DECA Connection, a publication designed for student members, highlighting members' success, employment opportunities and membership activities. (www.chiconnection.org)
• The College DECA GUIDE, a set of guidelines published to help advisors and members participate in special activities and in the competitive events program.
• College DECA Related Materials, a wide selection of printed and visual materials designed to assist in leadership development, professional advancement and competitive event participation.
• Leadership opportunities at the local, state and international levels.
• Cooperation with business to upgrade student employment.
• Enhancement of efforts by colleges to prepare responsible, employable citizens.