DECA News
Recognize Outstanding DECA Leaders with the Emerging Leader Award
The DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award recognizes its members studying marketing, finance, hospitality and management for being an academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader through participation in DECA. If you know an exceptional DECA leader consider recognizing them…
DECA Talks: Conversations with Current and Former Executive Officers
During the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Washington, D.C., current and former DECA High School Division Executive Officers shared their stories with DECA members from around the world. Whether you're looking for advice on connecting with others, a roadmap to…
Make an IMPACT in Your Chartered Association
DECA Chartered Association Officer Teams: It’s that time of the year again! Submissions for the 2019-2020 Impact Program are now being accepted. Will it be your chartered association that wins one of the greatest impact awards this year? Or is…
Look Back on Collegiate DECA ENGAGE in Chicago
Nearly 300 Collegiate DECA members from 17 associations attended the 2019 ENGAGE Conference in Chicago, IL on November 21-23, 2019. The weekend included three days of non-stop networking, powerful speakers, career exploration, competition and captivating EduTours. One highlight of the…
Chapter Resources
10 Fundraising Tips to Raise More Money for Your Chapter
Fundraising is one of those parts of being an involved DECA member that can sometimes be tricky. I mean, do you have the confidence to walk up to complete strangers and ask them for money? This isn’t a public speaking…
How to Incorporate an Entrepreneurial Attitude into Your DECA Chapter
You may be asking, “How does entrepreneurship apply to my chapter?” Well, the mission of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. So why not get a head start? The same basic principles that apply to starting a business…
The Best of SBE Week 2019
This year's #DECASBEWeek took place on Monday, September 30 - Friday, October 4, 2019, and DECA chapters across the world took to social media to shine a spotlight on their school-based enterprises. With thousands of posts shared, we hope you…
Here We Go: Chapter Resources for 2019-2020 Are On Their Way!
We are excited to deliver all your resources you need to showcase “This Is How We Do DECA” in one branded box this year! Combining our membership pin mailing and first chapter packet envelope, be looking for the all-new blue…
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Virtual Business Challenge Round Two Launches on January 7, 2019
Participants in the DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) operate a web-based business simulation utilizing a competition version of the Virtual Business software. The VBC qualifying rounds are conducted via the internet, where participants post-competition scores for chartered association, regional and…
DECA Announces the 2019-2020 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2019-2020 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). The DECA competitive event is a fast-paced, online simulation that challenges students to manage tasks is the career areas of accounting, fashion, hotel management, personal…
You Do You: Choose Your Competitive Event
Do you aspire to attain some #DECAGlass this year in DECA’s Competitive Events Program this year? Set yourself up for success in DECA’s competitive events by using a two-fold method: first, find a career area that you have immense interest…
Take a Look: DECA's New Project Management Events
The Project Management Events require participants to use project management skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close a project. Participants in the Project Management Events will: Identify a problem Develop a project management plan related to the…
COLLEGE & CAREER ADVICE
Attention DECA Members: Need Help Paying for College?
Are you stressed out about affording college? There is an answer... The DECA scholarship program provides over $300,000 in scholarships each year. Many corporate partners of DECA provide funding for the awards presented at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC).…
Get LinkedIn to Business
Imagine how cool it would be to have direct contact with business professionals in the industry of your interest. Well, no need to imagine anymore! There’s a platform with over 645 million people on it called LinkedIn. I’m sure you’ve…
Listen and Learn: 3 Podcasts for Emerging Entrepreneurs
If you are an emerging entrepreneur, then you already know that seeking out new skills and strategies is essential to turn your ideas into reality. But between school, homework and extracurricular activities, finding time to read the right books and…
Earn Your Share of $300,000 in Scholarships
Each year DECA awards over $300,000 in scholarships to deserving high school and college members thanks to the generous support of our National Advisory Board members and corporate partners. Many of these scholarships are offered exclusively to DECA members to…
Conference Highlights
An Experience To Remember
Through a generous contribution from AT&T, 27 DECA members from four schools were able to attend The Ultimate DECA Power Trip conference in November. The following is a reflection from one of the attendees. I was shocked to be selected…
The Ultimate #DECACRLC Packing List
With the Central Region Leadership Conference approaching rapidly, here are some essential items beyond your usual list that you’ll need to brave the cold and champion the conference! 1. Winter Gear With daily high temperatures looking to be around 25…
Top 6 Ways to Prepare for #DECACRLC
Attention Central Region! On December 6-8, 2019, get ready for the Central Region Leadership Conference (CRLC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During #DECACRLC, you’ll be surrounded by 1,700 DECA members for three days while you explore Minneapolis, prepare for competition, hear from…
Look Back on Collegiate DECA ENGAGE in Chicago
Nearly 300 Collegiate DECA members from 17 associations attended the 2019 ENGAGE Conference in Chicago, IL on November 21-23, 2019. The weekend included three days of non-stop networking, powerful speakers, career exploration, competition and captivating EduTours. One highlight of the…
