What must a DECA member do to qualify for the International Career Development Conference (ICDC)?

To qualify for the International Career Development Conference (ICDC), a DECA member must earn a top score at the State Leadership Conference. This is a crucial aspect of the DECA competition pathway, where performance is evaluated in various aspects such as role-playing scenarios and project presentations. Scoring highly at the state level is essential, as it not only demonstrates mastery of the material but also reflects the member's potential to represent their chapter on an international stage. Achieving a top score at this significant event is a pre-requisite that paves the way for qualifying for the ICDC.

While community service, participation in local events, and submitting project proposals are valuable activities within DECA, they do not directly impact the qualification process for the ICDC as scoring at the State Leadership Conference does.