DECA
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges worldwide. Founded in 1946, DECA has impacted more than 10 million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals over its nearly 75-year history. The organization is recognized for providing a remarkable experience in preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.
DECA’s programs and activities continuously evolve by incorporating the latest technology and cutting-edge educational research, while maintaining a consistent core mission.
FBLA
FBLA-PBL inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.
Programs
- Leadership Development: Members develop essential soft skills by holding chapter officer positions at local, state and national levels; networking with accomplished business professionals; and participating in business-focused workshops, seminars and academic competitions.
- Academic Competitions: Members demonstrate their business expertise at high-profile regional, state and national competitive events, with top students recognized through trophies and cash awards.
- Educational Programs: Members create career portfolios, enhance their knowledge with world-recognized skills certifications and have access to select college scholarships.
- Membership Benefits: Members receive exclusive discounts and enhanced benefits for travel, education and more.
- Community Service: Members collaborate with the March of Dimes to help end premature births by participating in awareness campaigns and the March for Babies fundraiser. Discover how FBLA, PBL and FBLA-Middle Level members support the March of Dimes.
- Awards & Recognition: Members build a portfolio of accomplishments through a wide range of awards programs.
Learn more about FBLA.
The Canyon Café
Discovery Canyon’s School-Based Enterprise, Canyon Café, is a DECA student-run coffee shop. A school-based enterprise (SBE) is an entrepreneurial operation within a school that provides goods or services to meet market needs. SBEs are managed and operated by students as hands-on learning laboratories integrating National Curriculum Standards in marketing, finance, hospitality or management.
SBEs offer realistic and practical learning experiences that reinforce classroom instruction. They effectively prepare students for the transition from school to work or college. For many students, SBEs provide their first work experience; for others, they offer opportunities to build management, supervision and leadership skills.
Students interested in participating can apply online through the Canyon Café Application.