DECA membership is an INVESTMENT, not an expense. What will your dues buy you?
1. A network of over 165,000 nationwide(2500 in Massachusetts)young women and men who are serious about careers and personal growth.
2. Leadership skills developed while you serve on committees and hold elected office at the local, state, and national level.
3. Participation in state, regional, and international leadership and career development conferences.
4. Friendships with people sharing common interests.
5. Marketing and management skills through participation in team projects.
6. Participation in activities that teach you to be a leader and a follower.
7. Copies of DECA Dimensions; DECA’s official student publication.
8. DECA’s resources for recruitment, civic appearances, chapter activities, and career development are at your disposal.
9. Opportunity to learn about the American free enterprise system.
10. Chance to learn about the fascinating area of marketing research through DECA endorsed projects.
11. Increased employability through skills and attitudes developed in DECA activities and competitive events.
12. Opportunity for national and state scholarships.
13. An awareness of community needs through involvement in civic projects sponsored by the local DECA chapter.
14. An active voice in determining the organization’s programs and policies by exercising your vote as a member.
15. Skills necessary for success in ownership, financing, and managing of one’s own business through participation in the entrepreneurship events.