Washington DECA's mission is to provide business and leadership opportunities to high school students to succeed in school, careers, and life. DECA is a powerful partnership between students, teachers, parents, and business leaders. This partnership combines educational purpose with real-world business practice and then amplifies it with student passion for a positive and profitable future. By giving students hands-on experience in the fields of marketing, business, and entrepreneurship, Washington DECA teaches leadership characteristics that mold high school students into character-driven leaders who will enrich our corporations and communities.