DECA is an association of marketing students that conducts academic games competitions and educational field trips for students interested in management, marketing, and entrepreneurial careers. DECA is one of the largest youth organizations in The United States with a membership of approximately 180,000 students in the high school division. There are approximately 160 Michigan High Schools that offer DECA as part of their high school curriculum. Last year Pioneer High School had over 100 members and 55 of these qualified for and participated in the Michigan State DECA Championships in Grand Rapids. Since Pioneer DECA was established in 1980, there have been “157” Pioneer Michigan State DECA Champions who qualified for and participated in the International DECA Championship in various U.S. cities. For more information see http://www.aapioneermarketing.com/aa-pioneer-deca.html