Distributive Education Clubs of America is now known officially as DECA. DECA has impacted the lives of over 10 million students throughout its history. DECA is the Career & Technical Student Organization for students in the Marketing program. The DECA mission statement says the organization prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Cabarrus County Schools continues to have several vibrant and growing DECA chapters who consistently win state and national competitions.