DECA Inc., formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit career and technical student organization (CTSO) with more than 297,000[1] members in all 50 U.S. states, Washington, DC; Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Mexico, Poland, Puerto Rico, Spain, and Vietnam.
DECA is organized into two unique student divisions each with programs designed to address the learning styles, interests, and focus of its members.
[2] The Collegiate Division (referred to as Delta Epsilon Chi until July 1, 2010[3] ) includes over 5,000 members in 200+ colleges and universities.
DECA ICDC is generally held in April or May of each year and 23,000+ members, advisors, and business professionals attend the conference.
The Executive Officer Teams serve as brand ambassadors for the organization during their term by attending conferences where they give speeches and present workshops.