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

March 2-4, 2023 | 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)

  • Date: March 3, 2023 (Friday)
  • Time: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Downtown Bellevue, WA (Venue location varies by competitive event)
  • Judge Happy Hour will commence at Lucky Strike
  • Choose from over 52 competitive events in marketing, hospitality and tourism, finance, business management/administration, and entrepreneurship.

Written Event Judging (virtual)

  • From the comfort of your home, office or favorite coffee shop, evaluate student written business manuals.
  • Judge on your own time (January 24-27) from 3-5 total hours.

fall leadership conference

November 6-8, 2022 | 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 8

  • Principles of Marketing Mock Competition (new competitors)
  • Entrepreneurship Mock Competition (advanced competitors)
  • Mock Job Interviews

November 7

  • Business Pitch Competition
other ways to get involved

Volunteer at the Conference (November 6 or 7)

The Exploration Expo Vendor Booth

Host a Workshop