By giving students hands-on experiences in the field of marketing & business, DECA enhances the classroom experience
DECA ONTARIO ONLINE
About DECA
Mission
To be the leading, innovative extra-curricular program for secondary school students in Ontario by creating professional partnerships and experiential learning opportunities that allow students to develop confidence and demonstrate leadership in the business community.
Business Objectives
The long-term business objectives of DECA Ontario are to increase awareness of DECA throughout the province to maximize student membership, strengthen corporate sponsorship, and encourage direct support of events in the community through scholarships.
Values
DECA Ontario operates in accordance with the highest standards in all relationships with members, volunteers, sponsors and the community. DECA fosters a climate that encourages innovation and diligence among advisors and volunteers.
Why DECA?
More and more schools are recognizing DECA as a great way for students to get prepared for ‘the real world’. Students are mentored by our strongest leaders and guided by our most supportive corporate and community sponsors enabling them with the motivation, skills, and education they need to pursue a line of business.
DECA fearlessly dives into a world beyond textbooks through role-plays, community projects, leadership programs, and international networking.
DECA is also an identified component of the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program. Through experiential programming, students are given many reach ahead opportunities that they can apply to their SHSM designation on their OSSD.
DECA Ontario
The quality of the DECA Ontario programming is reflected in our success. The graphs below demonstrate our progress and increased support by the Ontario student body.
DECA Ontario Student Membership
DECA Ontario Student Membership
OUR SPONSORS
