COMPETITIVE EVENTS PROGRAM COLLEGIATE DECA’s COMPETITIVE EVENTS PROGRAM directly supports our mission of preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. As an integral part of the classroom curriculum, Collegiate DECA’s industry-validated competitive events apply learning, connect to business and promote competition. Collegiate DECA’s competitive events directly contribute to every student being career ready when they graduate from college. The program also strongly supports the development of 21st Century Skills. COLLEGIATE DECA GUIDE 2020-21 | 25