DECA is the co-curricular vocational student organization for students enrolled in Marketing Education. Participation in DECA helps students to develop skills and competence for marketing careers, builds self-esteem, and provides opportunities to experience leadership and to practice community service. DECA helps Marketing Education students select and prepare for careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.

Purpose
The purpose of the Marketing Education program is to prepare students to enter and advance in productive careers in marketing and/or to enter postsecondary education in marketing. This program focuses on enabling students to develop knowledge, skills, and the abilities needed in marketing jobs at the entry, career-sustaining, and marketing specialist levels.