= <span style="font-size:smaller;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Purpose</span></span><br/> =
<span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:smaller;">The purpose of DECA is to provide learning opportunities for students in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management fields to develop technical and career skills. Additionally, DECA enhances preparation for college and careers by providing programs that integrate into classroom instruction, applying learning in the context of business, as well asand connecting to business and the community. Student members leverage their experience with DECA to prepare themselves academically, become more community oriented, and professionallly responsible leaders. </span></span> <span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:smaller;"div><span style="background-color:#ffff00;">______________________________________<br/span></span></spandiv>
= <span style="font-size:smaller;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Distinct Differences From Other Offerings</span></span><br/> =