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Why CTE and DECA Advocacy Matters
Each February, students and advisors raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month®. Learn how to get involved and earn recognition through DECA’s Advocacy Campaign!
Exploring the Minimalistic Branding Behind Miffy
Minimal branding has become popular now because it stands out, as most branding already has many elements. In this article, explore what makes the Miffy brand so great.
Resolutions to Results: How to Set and Achieve Goals
Resolutions are long-term goals that require planning, habits, positive and realistic thinking. In this article, you will learn how to set and achieve your personal goals to become your ideal version of yourself SMARTly!
From TikToks to Think Pieces: Choosing the Right Content Length
From TikToks to blog posts, how people consume content is constantly changing. For student marketers, knowing how to choose the right length is more critical than ever.
Case Study of the Week: Intergenerational Mentorships
Step into the role of the director of human resources for Square PR. The president of the company is concerned about the number of long-term employees retiring in the next several years and wants you to create an employee-development program.
Beyond the Competition: Building Community at Silver Falls
Beyond events and role-plays, Silver Falls reminds DECA members why they joined in the first place: community. Through shared experiences, chapters grow closer and return stronger.
Soft Skills: The Skills that Set You Apart
Every successful DECA member has one thing in common: strong soft skills. You may not see them listed on a role-play feedback sheet, but they are what truly separate good competitors from great ones.
New Year, New Me: Crafting Your 2026 Personal Brand
The start of the new year is a great opportunity to shape your personal brand. Here are a few tips on how to start the year off on a strong note.
Congratulations to the 2025-26 DECA at the Bell Challenge Winners
BusinessU and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the DECA at the Bell Challenge for 2025-26!
Case Study of the Week: Hotel Package Pricing For Children?
Step into the role of the general manager for Hotel Jolie, a new luxury hotel set to open soon. Hotel Jolie is a deluxe family hotel resort located in a mountainous area that offers services and amenities for adults traveling with children of all ages.
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Stock Market Game ICDC Qualifiers
DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2026 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.
Exclusive Travel Discounts for DECA Members
DECA has arranged special airfare considerations for those attending DECA conferences in 2026. Check out special deals and discounts.
10 Ways to Put the Unity in Your CommUNITY Service Campaign
Community service is an amazing experience that allows us to leave our mark on the world, but getting other high school students involved can sometimes be difficult. Here's how to make it happen!
Finding Your DECA Competition Soul Mate
It’s the beginning of the year and competition season is just around the corner. Deciding on which role-play or written project to choose may largely depend on who you wish to compete with, but before you go full throttle with your first pick, make sure to weigh out the strengths and weaknesses that your potential team may have.
4 Skills for Effective Teamwork
If you are athletic and grew up playing a lot of organized sports, or if you were involved in your school’s student council or theater productions, you already may be very familiar with group dynamics and working on a team; however, if you didn’t, working on a team may be somewhat new to you.
Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016
Congratulations to these EPIC Collegiate DECA members!
4 Presentation Tips to Help Your Wow Your Judge
The difference between a good case study presentation and a great case study presentation is the delivery of the content you’ve created.
Tips for Taking DECA Exams
Doing well on the exam not only means you could make it on stage at your association conference, but you could also move on to the International Career Development Conference! Follow these three steps to do your best!
5 Tips for Taking On the DECA Competition
Hear how one member took advantage of their ICDC experience to gather competition tips from other international competitors.
Competition Tips from ICDC Qualifiers
Ever wondered how students who compete at ICDC do so well and make it to the international conference? We took to the halls of ICDC to find out! Here are some inside tips from competitors on how to best prepare for competition and make it to ICDC!
Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2014-2015
Congratulations to this year's Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients.
3 Things to Think About When Prepping for Competition
The unique ideas and presentations that each student brings to the competition keep me coming back to judge. Judges take great pride in witnessing the time and dedication DECA members invest in bettering themselves outside the classroom.
6 Steps to Team Competition Excellence
As we gear up for another year of DECA competitions some, teams are coming together for the first time while others are trying to work the kinks out from last year. When you’re competing as a team at DECA there are some key steps you’ll want to take to reach excellence.
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3 Ways to Handle Burnout
Have you ever experienced a case of burnout? If so, it can be a challenging experience. During the school year, we take on many responsibilities and may find it hard to balance work, academics and life with so much on our plate. It is important to find a way to take a break and rest–both physically and mentally–to avoid burnout.
Case Study of the Week: Investing Money at a Bank
You are to assume the roles of the investment manager and investment specialist at Cross Town Bank. You will be meeting with a customer to discuss options for investing in order to earn a return.
3 Ways to Celebrate a DECA Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to spend the Halloween season than doing it DECA style! Here are three ways you can celebrate Halloween the DECA way.
Case Study of the Week: Credit Card Ethics in the Workplace
You are to assume the roles of the human resources director and the operations director at Braxton Productions,. The president has asked you to determine if an employee’s actions are ethical, how to respond, and how to communicate any changes in processes to staff.
How to Best Prepare for Your Next Role-play
With competition season fast approaching, the number one thing on many competitors’ minds is the thought of how they can crush their role-play in front of their judges. Unfortunately, there is no magical hack to make your presentations better but these tips should definitely help!
The Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Within DECA
DECA is an international organization comprised of nearly a quarter-million members from all walks of life. It is our job as leaders to welcome and celebrate the diversity within this organization and in all walks of light.
10 Things You May Not Know About DECA Direct Online
How well do you know DECA Direct Online? Check out these ten cool features to help you get the most out of the site.
A Student Guide to Mastering DECA's Role-plays
Whether this is your first year or your fourth year as a DECA member, you've probably heard the term “performance indicators,” but what are they and why are they so important?
2021-2022 District-Level Competitive Event Instructional Areas Announced
Get ready for competition season! Each year DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each of the district-level scenarios to help advisors and members prepare for district competitions more effectively.
Case Study of the Week: Helping Teens with Financial Goals
You are to assume the role of a financial counselor that works with teenagers. You will be meeting with a client to discuss a personal spending plan that will help meet the client’s financial goals.
3 Ways to Make New DECA Members Feel Welcome
Joining DECA can be a rewarding experience for members who decide to get involved. However, just because someone registers as a member, doesn’t mean they automatically start taking advantage of all that DECA has to offer.
Your Guide to Exploring Austin During Collegiate DECA's Engage Conference
The Texas Collegiate DECA officers have put together a list of local favorites for Collegiate DECA members to check out while in Austin for Engage this November.
