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Taking Stock with Teens | Fall 2022 Insights
Edward Yruma, Managing Director and Senior Researcher, and Abbie Zvejnieks, Research Analyst, with Piper Sandler highlight insights from the most recent Gen Z research study.
One DECA: February 2023
Check out what you missed on the February 2023 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.
Case Study of the Week: Rich Content for Weekly Emails
Step into the role of director of marketing for Our Town Grocery, a grocery store chain with 350 locations. The senior vice president has asked you to determine content for weekly emails and how to obtain more customers’ email addresses.
Congratulations to DECA's 2023 Certified School-based Enterprises
Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2022-2023 Chapter Certification!
Spread the Love with DECA Valentines
To let your #DECAbestie or #DECAcrush know how much they mean to you, DECA has created valentines for you to share with your friends on February 14.
Case Study of the Week: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Lending
Step into the role of a loan officer at Coopers Savings & Loan. You must explain to another loan officer the importance of emotional intelligence when helping customers apply for a loan.
DECA Announces the 2022-2023 Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2022-2023 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) advancing to final competition during DECA's International Career Development Conference.
The Magic of Next: 5-Word Motivation from Iconic Super Bowl Slogan
In the sports and entertainment world, it does not get any bigger than winning the Super Bowl in front of thousands in person and by millions around the world via television and radio.
DECA SEM Spotlight: Meet Jasmine Forrestal
This past week, 800 DECA members gathered in Orlando, Florida, for the 2023 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference. In this article, learn more about Jasmine, a standout attendee at this year's conference.
A Look Back at DECA's Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference
The Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference in Orlando, Florida, has wrapped up and members have gained new knowledge to propel their careers while having fun and making new memories. Here’s a recap of what we learned and what entertainment to expect when you head to ICDC in April.
Case Study of the Week: Adding Less Expensive Options at the Food Truck
Step into the role of an entrepreneur that owns three food trucks in a busy city of 300,000 people. The food truck business, Wing Love, sells chicken wings, French fries and cold beverages. The food trucks are placed in three busy neighborhoods: a college campus, a large park in the center of downtown and a mid-town neighborhood full of both households and businesses.
The Essential Guide for Virtual Advocacy
Advocacy is an important tool for creating change and making your voice heard. In recent years, virtual advocacy has become a powerful way for people to make an impact from school or home. Use these tips to help you get started.
Case Study of the Week: Learning About Money Markets
Step into the role of the marketing manager at Local Bank, a bank located in a city of 40,000 people. The bank president wants you to create an informational flyer about money markets and the bank’s current promotion.
Consumers Leaning into St. Patrick’s Day in 2026 as Holiday Spending Climbs
Consumers have been upping the ante on St. Patrick’s Day lately, with more coming out to celebrate over the past several years. Read on for more about plans for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration, spending and more.
Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Members of the Month
This year, everyone is excited to Go The Extra, and we’re excited to see how you do it! Read more about each Member of the Month and what makes them extraordinary leaders.
How DECA Prepares You for a Career in Consulting
Many members don’t realize how closely their competitive events experience mirrors a career in consulting. Check out five skills that members learn in DECA that can easily be applied to a career in consulting.
Combating AI Tensions with Responsibility
Across industries, firms have begun tying AI use to performance evaluations and promotion decisions. Regardless of opinions, this direction represents a broader shift in the workplace: augmenting your work with AI is an expectation.
Congratulations to DECA's 2025-26 Scholarship Recipients
DECA is pleased to announce the 2025-26 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Leadership Passport Recipients
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients! The Leadership Passport Program encourages associations, chapters and individual members to participate in events that enhance the experiences of members.
How Collegiate DECA Members Can Turn Their Skills into Real Businesses
Collegiate DECA prepares students for real-world success. By starting small, leveraging their network and taking action, CDECA members can build leadership and entrepreneurial experience long before graduation.
Everyone Starts Somewhere: Supporting First-Year DECA Members
One way UNLV Collegiate DECA supports high school members is by sponsoring competitive events at the State Career Development Conference. Learn more about the importance of supporting the younger generation of future leaders.
Case Study of the Week: Expanding Into Fashion Accessories
Step into the director of marketing for Kosport, a brand of backpacks that are sold at various retailers across the country. Kosport has been making backpacks for over 60-years and is the most well-known brand for school-use backpacks.
Apply to Join the Collegiate DECA ICDC Content Creation Team
Are you attending Collegiate DECA ICDC in Louisville this year? Well, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Apply to join the Collegiate DECA ICDCContent Creation Team!
Case Study of the Week: Transitioning Due To Ethics
Step into the role of a small business owner that runs Pets for You, a pet shop that sells dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, snakes and fish. You began Pets for You 20 years ago. As a lifelong pet lover, you wanted to start a business that would help connect people and pets with forever homes.
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Alumni Spotlight: Ramkishore Annachi
Ramki served as DECA’s Southern Region Vice President for the 2020-2021 academic year. He was an avid competitor from North Carolina who was fortunate to have the opportunity to serve at the chapter, association and executive levels of leadership.
Alumni Spotlight: Mackenzie Perez
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to be college and career-ready, but what does that mean? I had the opportunity to meet with alumna Mackenzie Perez and discuss how DECA prepared her for college success.
Case Study of the Week: Clarifying Transactions for an Office Supply Company
You are to assume the role of the controller at Office Supplies Company. The vice president of the company wants you to clarify transactions.
Helping Students Find Hope and Discover a Successful Path Forward
Every day, teachers work tirelessly to encourage students who mention feeling disconnected from school or don’t find the curriculum materials useful or relevant. Schools are aiming to address this by providing students with more experiences to engage in real-world applications that help them tie their interests and skills to rewarding careers.
3 Tips to Conquer Competitive Event Exam Anxiety
Do you get nervous before taking an exam? With these three easy methods, you will be able to overcome your test anxiety and stroll into your classroom or competitive event feeling confident that you will ace that test!
DECA's 2022 Certified School-based Enterprises
Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2021-2022 Chapter Certification!
Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2021-2022 Winners
Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2021-2022!
Maximize Your Advocacy Visits During CTE Month®
Career and Technical Education Month® has arrived! Here are some quick tips to help you get started advocating for DECA and CTE.
Positioning for the Future: DECA's 2020-2021 Impact
As nearly everyone has proclaimed, 2020-2021 was a year unlike any other. While it significantly changed the member experience, it was also a period of significant innovation that would position our organization even better for the future.
Congratulations to the Intuit Social Innovation Challenge Winners
This year, Intuit challenged students to “Lead with a Cause” by designing an innovative solution to make entrepreneurship and business ownership accessible for all. DECA Inc. is excited to announce the top teams in the 2021-2022 Intuit Social Innovation Challenge!
Getting Involved in High School and Beyond
You do so much through DECA and other activities, but how can you turn your accomplishments and involvements into college acceptance? Learn how to become a stand-out candidate when applying to college and future career positions.
Valentines Day... But Make it DECA Style
The season of love has arrived! February is the month to cherish your loved ones and let them know how much you appreciate them. Here are three ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your DECA chapter!
