DECA News
DECA Direct Magazine: The Finance Issue is Available Now
The Finance Issue will help you take your finance game to the next level. From saving and investing to budgeting and fundraising, you'll find it here. The issue also features resources and ideas to help your chapter prepare for Career and Technical Education Month® in February.
Here We Go: Make the Final Push to Boost Your Membership
Membership in DECA’s High School Division is looking strong as we surpass 211,000 members as of today. Despite this upward trend, it’s important to continue to grow and strengthen your local chapters and associations.
Start Your Job Search with DECA's Internship & Career Center
Starting your career and internship search for Summer 2020? Make Collegiate DECA's Internship & Career Center your first stop!
DECA Idea Challenge 2019 Winning Teams Announced
DECA Inc. is excited to announce this year’s DECA Idea Challenge global winners! A premier event of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the DECA Idea Challenge dared elementary through university students to generate a new use for shoelaces in merely a week!…
Chapter Resources
Fundraise Your Way to ICDC
Fundraising often gets a bad reputation for being too hard or not producing the desired outcome. However, by following the six keys to fundraising, you will soon find yourself with money to fund your chapter’s trip to Nashville.
Six Ways to Celebrate #CTEMonth
Each February, students, educators and administrators raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month® . So how can you celebrate CTE Month and show support for DECA and your school’s program? These are the…
How to Use DECA's Impact Report in Your Advocacy Efforts
When advocating for DECA and CTE, during Career and Technical Education Month® you must always be prepared to provide accurate information and answer questions without hesitation Most likely, your interactions with community members, school administrators and policymakers will be brief and…
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…
Compete
Collegiate DECA Finance Events: Everything You Need to Know
It’s the start of a new semester and for many, this time of year signals the beginning of competition season! If you’ve ever thought of competing in a finance event, read on for some helpful tips and tricks to ensure success!
Money, Money, Money
DECA’s array of high school competitive events and learning programs provide DECA members an opportunity to learn about all aspects of finance – accounting, business finance, financial consulting, personal financial literacy, investments, capital and more.
DECA Stock Market Game 2020 ICDC Qualifiers Announced
DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2020 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) qualifiers in the 2019-2020 DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.
Get Ready for the Second Session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game
Did you miss the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game? You’re in luck - the second session begins on Monday, February 3, 2020. Participants in the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game, provided by the SIFMA Foundation, develop…
COLLEGE & CAREER ADVICE
The Best Apps for Your 2020 #FinanceGoals
A new year means new resolutions, and there’s no better way to kick-off the new decade than taking charge of your financial future. Whether your financial goals this year include getting started with investing or simply creating your first budget, there’s an app for that!
Personal Finance 101
I’ll be honest… Money management is a skill that took me a long time to acquire. I used to be the type of person that would get lunch money from my parents and spend it all on Gushers from the cafeteria...
Start Your Job Search with DECA's Internship & Career Center
Starting your career and internship search for Summer 2020? Make Collegiate DECA's Internship & Career Center your first stop!
5 Tips to Get Hired from a Career Fair
I know firsthand how daunting career fairs can be. I remember showing up as a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior and just walking around and staring at recruiters, unsure what I was supposed to do. It’s when you’re expected to…
Conference Highlights
Meet the 2020 #DECASEM Speaker Lineup
Check out the lineup of incredible speakers who will be part of the 2020 #DECASEM in Orlando.
Nashville Awaits: Explore the #DECAICDC 2020 Attractions
DECA is pleased to announce the 2020 #DECAICDC attractions to help you make the most of your time in Nashville!
Atlanta: A City for Everybody
In just a few months, Collegiate DECA will be embarking to Atlanta, Georgia for the 2020 International Career Development Conference! As you study for your career cluster exam, review performance indicators and perfect your presentation, be sure to look forward…
DECA ICDC Discount Travel Information
DECA has arranged special considerations for airfare for those attending the 2020 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference in Orlando, FL, and the International Career Development Conference in Nashville, TN. Check out some special deals and discounts for air travel below.…
