Levels of competition
Region
Showcase your leadership skills by participating in Region Competitive Events Online Testing will take place prior to the Region Competition. Events that will participate in online testing include: Principles of Business & Administration Events, Personal Financial Literacy Event, and Individual Series Events. All Individual Role plays will take place at Region Competition.
State
This year’s State Career Development Conference will be held on January 27th- 29th, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. This will provide a wonderful opportunity for students to shine as they compete among the best in the state in their competitive event for a chance to advance to the international level of competition, and to participate in the state executive officer elections. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in leadership workshops and trainings.
ICDC
The International Career Development Conference is the highlight of the DECA year. 20,000+ high school students, advisors, business persons and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement. Most participants at ICDC compete in one of DECA's competitive event with the top competitors in each event being recognized for their achievements. In addition to the competitive events, many students and advisors participate in a variety of leadership and career advancing academies.
Atlanta, GA
This year’s International Career Development Conference will be held on April 23-April 26, 2022 in Atlanta, GA. Students will get the chance to compete at the international level while also having the chance to explore the city of Atlanta.
Days until ICDC:
Competitive events
DECA Inc. WebsiteManuals
*Penalty Point Checklist and Statement of Integrity are for each manual event. Check Business Services Operations or Buying and Merchandising Operations for the link to each. They are the same for every manual event.
Business Operations Research Events
One to Three Participants
20 Page
Manual
Present
Project
15 Minute Presentation
Project Management Events
One to Three Participants
20 Page
Manual
Present
Project
15 Minute Presentation
Entrepreneurship Events
One to Three Participants
10 Page
Manual
Present
Project
15 Minute Presentation
One to Three Participants
20 Page
Manual
Present
Project
15 Minute Presentation
Integrated Marketing Campaign Events
One to Three Participants
Marketing
Exam
10 Page
Manual
Present
Project
15 Minute Presentation
Roleplays
Principles of Business Administration Events
One
Participant
Business Administration Core Exam
One Roleplay Two for Finalist
10 Minute
Preparation Time
10 Minute Presentation
Team Decision Making Events
Two
Participants
Career Cluster
Exam
Two Roleplays
Three for Finalist
30 Minute
Preparation Time
15 Minute Presentation
Individual Series Events
One
Participant
Career Cluster
Exam
One Roleplay
Two for Finalist
10 Minute
Preparation Time
10 Minute Presentation
Personal Financial Literacy Event
One
Participant
Financial Literacy
Exam
One Roleplay
Two for Finalist
10 Minute
Preparation Time
10 Minute Presentation
Other events
Professional Selling and Consulting Events
One to Three Participants
Career Cluster Exam
Consulation or Sales Presentation
15 Minute Presentation
Stock Market Game
One to Three Participants
10 Page
Written Event
Present
Portfolio
15 Minute Presentation
Virtual Business Challenge Events
One to Three Participants
