Partner with DECA
WAYS TO SUPPORT US
When an individual, company, foundation or group supports Washington DECA, they are making a long-term investment in developing the future leaders in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Support comes in many forms, here are a few ways you can cultivate a strong and thriving environment for Washington DECA’s emerging leaders.
UPCOMING PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Western Region Leadership Conference
The Western Region Leadership Conference (WRLC) serves as a transformative experience for nearly 3,000 DECA members, empowering them to cultivate their leadership abilities, competition skills, educational goals, and career aspirations.
This three-day conference provides a dynamic platform for DECA members and advisors to engage in a variety of workshops focused on marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, professional development, and other business-related topics.
The conference also hosts a vibrant marketing fair with over 50 vendors, creating opportunities for networking and discovering innovative products and services.
The DECA Western Region Leadership Conference (WRLC) is an event designed for DECA members across our country’s 12 Western states to explore, build, learn and compete.
CONFERENCE DATES
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Several partnership opportunities are available and we offer the ability to customize your partner package.
Competitions available for judging:
November 8 (Sat) 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Principles of Entrepreneurship Competition (new competitors)
- Hotel and Lodging Competition (advanced competitors)
- Mock Job Interviews
- Host a workshop
- Join our Exhibitor Fair
STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
With over 5,000 attendees, Washington DECA’s State Career Development Conference is one of the largest, most exciting and rewarding experiences in all of DECA. Washington DECA SCDC is one of the largest educational gatherings of students in Washington outside of athletics.
CONFERENCE DATES
MEYDENBAUER CENTER
- Presenting Sponsor
- SCDC Competitive Event
- School-Based Enterprise Academy
- Judge Reception
- Conference T-Shirt
Competitions available for in-person judging at the State Conference:
- February 27 (Thurs) 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- February 28 (Fri) 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Location assigned: Hyatt Regency of Bellevue or Meydenbauer Center
Washington DECA’s signature event, Ignite the Future, is a vibrant catalyst for igniting opportunities, dreams, and pathways for high school students to achieve unprecedented heights in their educational and career endeavors.
Ignite the Future is more than an event; it’s a convergence of philanthropy and merriment, weaving a tapestry of support and belief in the boundless potentials of our students.
Registration coming Winter 2024.