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DECA Earns Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE

May 12, 2025

DECA Inc. has earned recognition from ASAE with a 2025 Gold Circle Award in the Video category. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership and communications award.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Incentive to Return to Office

May 12, 2025

Step into the role of the director of human resources for Smart Venture. The president would like you to examine the current total rewards system and create an incentive for employees to return to working in the office.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Top Teams in the 2025 Non-competitive Stock Market Game

May 9, 2025

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the top teams in the 2025 Non-competitive Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Conferences

Previous ICDC Competitive Event Winners

May 7, 2025

Congratulations to the competitive event top performers from past DECA International Career Development Conferences.

Compete

DECA Announces Competitive Event Topics and Updates for 2025-2026

May 6, 2025

Get a head start on the 2025-2026 competition season with DECA's updates, topics and resources for next year's competitive events program.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: What Could Go Wrong with Never Ending Shrimp?

May 5, 2025

Step into the role of the director of marketing for Coastal Fare, a full-service casual dining restaurant chain that specializes in seafood. The director of operations wants you to recreate the Never-Ending Shrimp Plate.

Career Insights

AICPA & CIMA On-demand Student Webinar is Now Available

May 1, 2025

Discover an accounting major's “day in the life” and be inspired by their surprising journey. Brought to you by AICPA & CIMA’s “Q&A with a CPA” webinar series, Hunter Richardson and Katherine Suh share insights on misconceptions, internships and becoming a CPA.

Conferences

Your Post-ICDC Questions Answered

May 1, 2025

We hope you were able to be the one during DECA's International Career Development Conference! Here are some answers to commonly asked post-ICDC questions.

DECA News

Army ROTC Awards DECA Members with Scholarships

Apr 29, 2025

Congratulations to the DECA members who received recognition on stage at DECA ICDC for being the scholarship recipients from the Army ROTC.

DECA News

DECA Honors Advisors for 40+ Years of Service

Apr 29, 2025

The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.

DECA News

Introducing the 2025-2026 DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 29, 2025

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2025-2026 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.

DECA News

2024-2025 IMPACT Program Winners Announced

Apr 29, 2025

The 2024-2025 IMPACT Program awards were presented during the Business and Election session at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando.

Spotlights

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Chapters of the Month

Mar 19, 2026

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.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Learning About Money Markets

Mar 16, 2026

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.

Career Insights

Consumers Leaning into St. Patrick’s Day in 2026 as Holiday Spending Climbs

Mar 12, 2026

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.

Spotlights

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Members of the Month

Mar 12, 2026

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.

Career Insights

How DECA Prepares You for a Career in Consulting

Mar 10, 2026

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.

Career Insights

Combating AI Tensions with Responsibility

Mar 10, 2026

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.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2025-26 Scholarship Recipients

Mar 10, 2026

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!

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Leadership Passport Recipients

Mar 10, 2026

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.

Career Insights

How Collegiate DECA Members Can Turn Their Skills into Real Businesses

Mar 9, 2026

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.

Spotlights

Everyone Starts Somewhere: Supporting First-Year DECA Members

Mar 9, 2026

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

Case Study of the Week: Expanding Into Fashion Accessories

Mar 9, 2026

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.

Conferences

Apply to Join the Collegiate DECA ICDC Content Creation Team

Mar 2, 2026

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!

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Congratulations to the DECA Stock Market Game 2022 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 10, 2022

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2022 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: The Benefits of the Farmer's Market

Jan 10, 2022

You are to assume the role of the general manager of Café on the Square, a restaurant located in the town’s main square. The owner of the restaurant has asked you to determine how the restaurant can participate in a weekly farmer’s market.

Compete

How to Handle Competitive Event Feedback Like a Pro

Jan 4, 2022

Feedback is a key element of developing as an emerging leader and entrepreneur. Use these tips to turn feedback from districts into future competitive event success.

Leadership

How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

Jan 3, 2022

Looking back on years past, did you keep your New Year's resolutions? Do you even remember what they were? Here are some ways to keep your New Year’s resolutions all the way through 2022.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Successfully Marketing to Business Travelers

Jan 3, 2022

You are to assume the role of director of marketing for Upright Business Solutions, a company that manufactures and markets specialty desks and chairs for office space. The senior vice president wants you to create a marketing plan that will promote the company’s flagship products to business travelers.

DECA News

Top Collegiate DECA Moments to Look Forward to in the New Year

Jan 1, 2022

Through DECA’s competitive event series, scholarship program and educational conferences, members will have many opportunities to maximize their success. Check out what we have in store for the months ahead!

Career Insights

Jump-Start Your Career Today

Jan 1, 2022

The demand for rental housing is growing across the United States, and with that, the need for talented, hardworking and creative people to help build strong communities. Jump-start your residential property management career today.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Choices in Higher Education

Dec 27, 2021

You are to assume the role of an admissions counselor working at a local four-year public university. One of your job responsibilities is to meet with high school juniors and seniors that may apply for admission and discuss not only the university, but also the overall decision to attend a post-secondary institution.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2021-2022 Chapter Campaign Winners

Dec 21, 2021

Congratulations to the chapters who maximized their momentum by participating in DECA’s membership and chapter campaigns!

Spotlights

Utah Collegiate DECA Hosts Fall Leadership Conference

Dec 20, 2021

Utah Collegiate DECA members attended their association's annual Fall Leadership Conference in November. Here are three key takeaways that members gained by participating.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: How to Minimize but Not Eliminate Housekeeping Services

Dec 20, 2021

You are to assume the roles of the director of housekeeping services and the director of guest services for Hotel Labree. The general manager has asked you to determine how the hotel can implement guest personalized housekeeping services.

College Success

How to Effectively Pick a Study Abroad Program

Dec 16, 2021

Studying abroad can be the experience of a lifetime. Follow these five tips to effectively pick a study abroad program that's the best fit for you!