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Go The Extra with DECA's Membership Recruitment Toolkit

Aug 18, 2025

Ready to Go The Extra this recruitment season? We've got you covered with DECA’s Membership Recruitment Toolkit, packed with resources to help your chapter succeed this back-to-school season!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: College is Expensive!

Aug 18, 2025

Step into the role of a financial advisor meeting with a new client. The client wants you to explain financial responsibilities that should be of concern at this stage in life.

Partners

DECA AT&T Project 2024-2025: Impactful Mentorship Opportunities

Aug 13, 2025

Through a decade-long collaboration with AT&T, the DECA AT&T Project continues to prepare students for life after high school by providing AT&T mentors and college and career readiness experiences.

Chapter Strategy

Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Zach Lisella

Aug 12, 2025

Zach Lisella of Northern Highlands Regional High School in New Jersey is our first DECA Advisor Spotlight of the Week! Check out Mr. Lisella's innovative competition preparation methods for helping his members get on stage and win big.

Chapter Strategy

DECA Advisors - Show Us How You’re Going the Extra!

Aug 12, 2025

We want to see how your chapter is setting up for success this year using the Go The Extra theme and the competitive events resources from your back-to-school box.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Investing in Smart Carts

Aug 11, 2025

Step into the role of the general manager for Valley Grocery, a large grocery store. The owner of the store wants you to analyze the possible economic benefits and risks of investing in new smart shopping carts.

Spotlights

Extra, Extra! Write All About Your DECA Experience

Aug 7, 2025

Whether it’s tips and tricks from your first competition experience or an impressive membership recruitment campaign, your DECA experience is worth sharing! Discover why you should submit, what to submit and how to submit your DECA story in this article.

Chapter Strategy

Behind the Booth: How to Run an Impactful DECA Recruitment Table

Aug 7, 2025

Your DECA recruitment booth is your chapter's initial impression. Learn how to develop a captivating booth, tell your story authentically and turn interest into enrollment. This guide contains the essentials of what exactly works to get prospects to pause, listen and sign up.

Partners

DECA Receives $20,000 Community Grant from Taco Bell Foundation to Support Local Youth

Aug 7, 2025

The Taco Bell Foundation is awarding a record-breaking $28 million in Community Grants in 2025 – marking the first year that DECA has been selected as a grant recipient.

Chapter Strategy

Watch Now: DECA's 2025-2026 Membership Video

Aug 5, 2025

Check out DECA's 2025-2026 membership video to help your chapter show students why joining DECA empowers members to Go The Extra.

Conferences

Watch the #DECAICDC 2026 Promo Video

Aug 5, 2025

Go The Extra at the biggest DECA event of the year – DECA's International Career Development Conference hosted in Atlanta, GA on April 25-28, 2026.

Chapter Strategy

The 2025-2026 SBE Chapter Certification Guidelines are Now Available

Aug 4, 2025

The SBE chapter certification guidelines and competition guidelines for the 2025-2026 school year are now available.

Compete

Helping Your DECA Members Avoid Penalty Points: A Guide for Advisors

Nov 7, 2025

As DECA advisors, one of our crucial roles is helping student members navigate the technical requirements of written events. Use this article to guide your student members in avoiding common penalty point deductions.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Marketing a Cruise of the World

Nov 3, 2025

Step into the role of the marketing manager for Lantern Cruises, the largest cruise line brand by revenue. The director of marketing wants you to develop a marketing plan that will sell spots on the Platinum World Tour cruise.

Career Insights

Understanding AI Resume Checkers: What You Should Know

Nov 1, 2025

AI resume checks are becoming increasingly prevalent in the career preparation process. These platforms help users review, edit and optimize their resumes for clarity, keyword alignment and professional formatting.

Leadership

The Key To Problem Solving

Nov 1, 2025

Not everything always goes to plan, which is why it’s essential to know how to problem-solve in any situation. Understanding where things went awry after fixing them can help you avoid the same issue in the future.

Compete

How to Choose Your Collegiate DECA Competitive Event

Nov 1, 2025

In this article, we’ll break down your decision step by step, so you can find the Collegiate DECA competitive event that perfectly aligns with your strengths, interests and goals.

Chapter Strategy

Go All In: Making the Most of DECA Month

Nov 1, 2025

DECA Month is about showcasing your leadership, community and creativity. Here’s how to get involved, make an impact and truly demonstrate what it means to be DECA.

Spotlights

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Chapters of the Month

Oct 31, 2025

This year, everyone is excited to Go The Extra, and we’re excited to see how you do it! Read more about each Chapter of the Month and what makes them stand out on campus.

Chapter Strategy

Celebrate Collegiate DECA Month this November

Oct 31, 2025

#CDECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things Collegiate DECA. Throughout November, members reflect on the many reasons they love being a Collegiate DECA member and showcase the opportunities members enjoy.

Career Insights

Hybrid vs. Remote Work: Which Model Is Right for Your Organization?

Oct 30, 2025

Hybrid work and remote work are not the same thing. Discover the differences, benefits and drawbacks of each working model with Intuit.

Spotlights

Developing Leaders for the Future: A Guide to an Intern Program

Oct 29, 2025

Arizona State University Collegiate DECA has a distinctive structure for its leadership team. In addition to their seven chapter officers, they also onboard a team of interns.

Spotlights

Blackman High School "Goes Gold" to Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancer

Oct 29, 2025

Blackman DECA hosted a donation drive and dress-up week to raise awareness about childhood cancer. This included marketing and advertising to spread the word and encourage the whole school to participate in the event.

Leadership

Lead in the Moment: How Presence Sets Real Leaders Apart

Oct 29, 2025

Are you leading or just reacting? Discover how consistently showing up with deep intention sets you apart as a leader.

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Chapter Strategy

Building an Innovative Community

Jul 16, 2021

Joining Collegiate DECA is a rewarding experience. From working in the community and leading critical aspects of the organization, to achieving competitive success and expanding your network, there is something for every level of the college experience.

Career Insights

How to Dominate with Color Psychology in Marketing

Jul 6, 2021

Color psychology is the study of how colors affect perceptions and behaviors in marketing and branding. If you have never heard of color psychology and how to best utilize it in marketing, read on!

College Success

Plan Your Next College Visit

Jul 1, 2021

As the world begins to return to normalcy, colleges are inviting you back onto campus for visits and tours! Check out this quick guide to make the best of your college visits!

DECA News

School-based Enterprise Individual Certifications 2020-2021

Jun 30, 2021

Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!

Career Insights

First Impressions in 7 Seconds

Jun 23, 2021

People often have a precise judgment of you in the first seven seconds after meeting you. Whether it's meeting a new classmate, a job interview or even interacting with your competitive event judge, find out how to make the most of your seven seconds!

College Success

3 Reasons to Continue Your DECA Journey in College

Jun 15, 2021

The high school Class of 2021 had their DECA careers capped with virtual competition and virtual ceremonies. Thankfully, their DECA journeys don’t have to end there. Collegiate DECA allows graduates to continue their careers.

Career Insights

How to Maximize Your Summer Job or Internship Experience

Jun 10, 2021

From bagging groceries to working with your dream company, many students choose to use their free time during the summer to get a job. Using these tips, you’ll be able to maximize the experience you receive from holding such a position.

College Success

5 Pieces of Advice from the DECA Class of 2021

Jun 1, 2021

This year’s graduating seniors are full of wisdom and are excited to share it with you! Be sure to maximize your momentum by following these great pieces of advice.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant Recipients

May 17, 2021

Congratulations to the following chapters selected to receive the VBC-DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation.

DECA News

DECA Announces the 2021-2022 Membership Theme: Maximize Your Momentum

May 7, 2021

Take your DECA membership to the fullest and get ready to Maximize Your Momentum in 2021-2022.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2021 Ethical Leadership Chapter Challenge Winners

May 6, 2021

Congratulations to the winners of the Ethical Leadership Chapter Challenge hosted during the 2021 Virtual International Career Development Conference!

DECA News

Meet the 2021-2022 DECA Executive Officer Team

May 6, 2021

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2021-2022 DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.