How do members participating in the Leadership Passport Program get recognized?

Members participating in the Leadership Passport Program receive recognition at the International Career Development Conference. This conference serves as a significant event where DECA members from various chapters converge, allowing for a formal setting to acknowledge achievements. Recognition at such a high-profile event underscores the value of the program and provides an opportunity for members to celebrate their accomplishments among peers and industry leaders. The prestige associated with the International Career Development Conference enhances the significance of the recognition, making it a motivating factor for members to fully engage in the program.

While informal gatherings or local chapter meetings may offer recognition at a smaller scale, they do not carry the same weight or visibility as the recognition received at the international level. Certificate distribution by faculty could acknowledge participation, but the recognition from a large assembly of peers and mentors at the international conference is a key highlight of DECA membership and achievements.