Partner With Us

When an individual, company, foundation or tribe supports Washington DECA, they are making a long-term investment in developing the future leaders in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Partners provide financial contributions, scholarships, volunteers, and in-kind donations to the organization. Our Partners also make it possible for Washington DECA to create unique and relevant leadership experiences for the students we serve so they can succeed in school, careers, and life.

Partner With Us

When an individual, company, foundation or tribe supports Washington DECA, they are making a long-term investment in developing the future leaders in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Partners provide financial contributions, scholarships, volunteers, and in-kind donations to the organization. Our Partners also make it possible for Washington DECA to create unique and relevant leadership experiences for the students we serve so they can succeed in school, careers, and life.

state career development conference

February 29 – March 2, 2024 | Bellevue, WA

With over 4,200 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.

SPONSORSHIPS
  • Presenting Sponsor
  • SCDC Competitive Event Sponsor (over 50 events to choose from)
  • School-Based Enterprise Academy Sponsor
  • Judge Reception Sponsor
  • Conference T-Shirt Sponsor
  • Program Advertisement
Serve as a judge

Conference Judging (in-person) – Option 1

  • Date: February 29, 2024 (Thursday)
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (tentative)
  • Downtown Bellevue, WA (Venue location varies by competitive event)
  • Choose to judge marketing, hospitality and tourism, finance, business management/administration, or entrepreneurship business presentation events

Conference Judging (in-person) – Option 2

  • Date: March 1, 2024 (Friday)
  • Time: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Downtown Bellevue, WA (Venue location varies by competitive event)
  • Choose to judge marketing, hospitality and tourism, finance, business management/administration, or entrepreneurship business role-play events

Written Event Judging (virtual)

  • From the comfort of your home, office or favorite coffee shop, evaluate student written projects in the areas of project management, operations research and entrepreneurship
  • Judge (virtually) on your own time (January 20-26) for 5-6 hours
May 10, 2024 | 5:30-9:00 pm | Hyatt Regency of Bellevue

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.

fall leadership conference

November 5-7, 2023 | Bellevue, WA

The Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) is where DECA members cultivate their leadership and competition skills, educational goals, and career aspirations. When an individual, company, foundation or tribe supports Washington DECA, they are making a long-term investment in developing the future leaders of marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Partners provide financial contributions, scholarships, volunteers, and in-kind donations to the organization. Our Partners also make it possible for Washington DECA to create unique and relevant leadership experiences for the students we serve so they can succeed in school, careers, and life.

SPONSORSHIPS
  • Presenting Sponsor
  • Advisor Reception Sponsor
  • Judge Reception Sponsor
  • Program Advertisement
judge

Competitions available for judging:

November 7 (Tuesday)

  • Principles of Hospitality Mock Competition (new competitors)
  • Business Finance Mock Competition (advanced competitors)
  • Mock Job Interviews

November 6 (Monday)

  • Idea to Impact Business Pitch Competition
other ways to get involved

Volunteer at the Conference (November 5 or 6)

Host a Vendor Booth

Host a Workshop