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DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is an international, non-profit organization designed to help students build their knowledge and expertise in topics like marketing, finance, business administration, hospitality & tourism, and entrepreneurship. At Rancho Bernardo High School, we are proud to have re-established our DECA chapter, with 16 members in our very first year back. We want to continue building the business program at our school and prepare our students for future success in these fields.
More about DECA:
DECA is one of the largest student organizations in the United States, with a total of 299,000 members
DECA encompasses all 50 states in the US, and the territory of Puerto Rico
Internationally, DECA has chapters in Canada and Germany
DECA distributes a total of $200,000 annually in scholarships for members who make it to the International Career Development Conference
Why join DECA?
Enrollment in DECA gives students the chance to explore future career paths
Learn valuable life skills such as budgeting, filing taxes, applying for loans, public speaking, building credit, investing, and much more!
DECA is a prestigious club that can be a great addition to students' college applications
The ability to participate in DECA competitions gives students the opportunity to win prestigious awards
Students in DECA can qualify for scholarships, some of which can found in the DECA student member portal
With DECA also being offered at the collegiate level, enrollment in RBHS DECA would allow a clear connection between high school and college extracurricular activities
Our mission:
At RBHS DECA, we aim to help students learn the many aspects of the business industry and apply these skills in the real world. DECA is a co-curricular club, meaning students will have to be enrolled in a business class in order to participate in official DECA competitions. Our goal is to expand the business program here at our school through adding more business-centered courses to the school's curriculum . With the 2025-26 school year being the first year of the chapter's return, we also want our students to have the preparation they need to succeed in DECA competitions.
R.B. DECA FAQ's
R.B. DECA FAQ's
Is enrollment in a business class necessary for DECA participation?
Yes. DECA requirements state that for a student to be legible to compete in DECA competitions, they must be either currently enrolled in or have already finished a CTE pathway (taken several business classes). However, students can join DECA to learn about business without being enrolled in the class.
How much does it cost to participate with DECA?
The cost for each member is $50 per year. However, there are additional costs for competitions. Mini-conferences range between $10-30, and attending DECA Districts and States Conferences range from $500-800 per person due to hotel and transportation costs.
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