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!
Coming soon!
Nebraska DECA Fall Leadership Conference, October 14, 2026 – See Calendar for more details.
DECA’s Mission & Guiding Principles
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Visit deca.org/mission for more details!
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.