Preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management
Nebraska High School DECA Members Shine at ICDC 2026
Nebraska DECA members demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism, and career readiness at the 2026 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, joining more than 26,000 DECA members from around the world for the organization’s premier annual event April 27th through the 29th.
Nebraska DECA State Officer Action Team in Atlanta, Georgia!
Thank you to our SCDC 2026 Platinum Sponsor
Thank you to our SCDC 2026 Gold Sponsors
Thank you to our SCDC 2026 Exhibitors
Upcoming Travel & Competitions
Participate in one of these events in Scottsbluff, Millard, and Lincoln between now and January!
State Career Development Conference 2026 will take place at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, March 19-20, 2026. Registration opens January 12, 2026! Please see the SCDC 2026 Registration Packet for more details. You will also need to complete these forms: Proctor & Permissions and Codes & Medical. Registration cost per participant will be $75 and the hotel cost will be $122 per room per night. Please note, your students MUST be registered members in order to register them for State.
International Career Development Conference 2026 will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, April 25-28!
DECA’s Mission
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program
Integrates into Classroom Instruction – An integral component of classroom instruction, DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers.
Applies Learning – DECA members put their knowledge into action through rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes.
Connects to Business – Partnerships with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning.
Promotes Competition – As in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance.
DECA Prepares the Next Generation to Be
Academically Prepared – DECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations.
Community Oriented – Recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, DECA members continually impact and improve their local and broader communities.
Professionally Responsible – DECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity, and high standards.
Experienced Leaders – DECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building, and project implementation.
In 2025-2026, DECA challenges members to GO THE EXTRA.
As emerging leaders, you know that success is more than just meeting expectations—it’s about exceeding them. This year, we dare you to Go The Extra—the extra mile, the extra step, the extra level on the path to achieving your college and career goals.
Whether it’s competing in a new competitive event, working towards THRIVE LEVEL in chapter campaigns, going for GOLD certification with your SBE or developing new leadership skills, now is the time to push yourself and Go The Extra.