This document discusses DECA, an organization that supports career and technical student organizations. It provides an overview of DECA, noting that it has over 200,000 members worldwide and awards over $300,000 in scholarships annually. It also discusses how DECA aligns with career clusters and programs of study, using examples to show how its competitive events map to marketing, business management, finance, and hospitality career pathways from 9th grade through postsecondary education. The document also outlines DECA's focus on student achievement, rigorous and relevant experiential learning opportunities, and professional development for advisors.

2. Increasing Student Success 2010 National Career Clusters Institute Denver, Colorado

3. Increasing Student Success Presenters: Michelle Walker, Ph.D. Director of Education Shane Thomas Director of Competitive Events

7. Business Career Oriented 16.8% 5.1% Undecided/Other 0.6% 1.2% Travel/Tourism 0.8% 9.3% Sales/Marketing 0.4% 2.2% Hotel/Resort Management 2.4% 4.9% Fashion Merchandising 3.7% 20.0% Business Owner/Entrepreneur 1.4% 12.6% Business (International) 6.3% 21.8% Business Administration 0.7% 11.3% Advertising/Public Relations 2.9% 10.1% Accounting/Finance National DECA Future Major/Career Path

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12. Career Clusters and Pathways