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Get to Know the 2025-2026 Executive Officers

Jul 16, 2025

During this year's DECA ICDC in Orlando, members elected the leaders who will serve during the 2025-2026 school year. As the team prepares to Go The Extra this year, take a moment to learn more about the faces behind the blazers and the stories that led them here.

Chapter Strategy

How to Track Your Chapter’s Summer Goals Like a Pro

Jul 15, 2025

Summer is the perfect time to build momentum for your DECA chapter. Start small, stay organized, check in often and keep your purpose in focus to turn summer goals into real success when school starts.

Leadership

Ingredients of Successful Chapter Leadership

Jul 15, 2025

Successful management for DECA depends on teamwork, roles, motivation, communication, flexibility, planning and leadership. These are the recipes for a successful team that can do incredible things and learn together.

Chapter Strategy

Innovative Advisors Wanted for DECA's Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week

Jul 9, 2025

Help DECA spotlight advisors from across the organization for their creative, original and effective best practices in their classroom and in their chapter.

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

Jul 8, 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.

Chapter Strategy

Go The Extra with Back-to-School Resources for Your Chapter

Jul 8, 2025

We are excited to deliver all the resources you need to showcase “This Is How We Do DECA” in one branded box! This is your all-in-one kit to start the school year.

Chapter Strategy

Summer Kickoff Events: Starting the Year on a High Note

Jul 1, 2025

A summer kickoff event with your DECA chapter is one of the best ways to build early excitement, make important contacts and begin recruiting members even before the school year starts.

Conferences

5 Ways to Maximize Your ELS Leadership Experience

Jul 1, 2025

Whether it’s your first time at ELS or you’re back for another summer of DECA excellence, these five tips will help you make the most of your ELS experience and ensure you leave more inspired, empowered and ready to lead!

Conferences

Exploring Phoenix During ELS

Jul 1, 2025

With its vibrant downtown, warm weather and inspiring atmosphere, Phoenix is the perfect backdrop for leadership growth and unforgettable memories at ELS. Looking to make the most out of your time? Check out these spots before your departure!

Career Insights

Take Off with Travel Marketing

Jul 1, 2025

Not only is summer a time of increasing temperatures, but it's also a time of increased travel. Here are three marketing techniques used within the travel and tourism industry for you to consider during summer travel.

Chapter Strategy

Making the Most of Your Summer with DECA

Jul 1, 2025

We’re well into summer, but your DECA journey doesn’t have to hit pause just because school is out. Whether you’re looking to build your resume, strengthen your leadership skills or stay connected with the DECA community, there are countless ways to make this summer one to remember!

DECA News

The Summer of DECA Quest

Jun 20, 2025

Summer of DECA is ready for takeoff! This digital scavenger hunt is packed with exciting missions and will be updated weekly throughout the summer. From catching sunsets to mapping out your 2025-2026 DECA goals, there's an adventure waiting for everyone.

Spotlights

SCCC DECA Attends the New York Experience Conference

Dec 9, 2022

Students from SCCC DECA attended DECA's New York Experience for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to New York City. The trip was full of exciting learning experiences about different aspects of marketing, business, entrepreneurship, hospitality, and finance.

Spotlights

POB DECA Is Stronger Together

Dec 8, 2022

One amazing aspect of DECA is supporting  causes that positively impact the community and change the course of people's lives. Throughout the month of October POB DECA partnered with Stacy's Warriors, a local breast cancer charity, to raise over $9,000.

DECA News

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Industry Trends

Dec 6, 2022

College and career partners discuss the current and future industry forecasts as well as trends that are changing the landscape.

DECA News

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: College + Career Readiness

Dec 6, 2022

College and career partners discuss how we can master the DECA member experience by aligning with workforce needs, delivering real industry experience and developing skills necessary for college and career success.

DECA News

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Fueling the Talent Pipeline

Dec 6, 2022

College and career partners discuss how DECA and industry partners can work with educators to build a successful talent pipeline and utilize DECA members to fill voids within the workplace.

DECA News

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Making a Difference

Dec 6, 2022

College and career partners worked to translate key findings into actionable objectives to continue the conversation and increase industry involvement with DECA.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2022 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners

Dec 6, 2022

This year, 112 Collegiate DECA members participated in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition, sponsored by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters. Congratulations to the top three performers!

Career Insights

Preparing for Your Future Career Starts Today

Dec 5, 2022

During the Ultimate DECA Power Trip, the Executive Officer Team attended the first ever DECA Workforce Development Summit. Members of DECA’s National Advisory Board gathered to discuss the future of employment and industry across the business world.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Turning a Hobby into a Business

Dec 5, 2022

Step into the role of a small business consultant. You will meet with an entrepreneur to discuss the initial steps that must be completed or researched before the entrepreneur markets the new business.

Career Insights

Why Cross-cultural Fluency Is Among Today’s Most Sought-after Workplace Skills

Dec 1, 2022

As Head of Career Services at the international hospitality school Les Roches, Stephanie Ruiz has conversations every day with potential employers for students. She explains why these employers now place cross-cultural fluency among their most in-demand skills.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA 2022-2023 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Nov 29, 2022

DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

Spotlights

DECA Fundraising: Thinking Outside of the Box

Nov 28, 2022

Interested in learning how your chapter can increase its fundraising events? Read about Cypress Bay DECA's largest fundraiser of the year—snack boxes—and the impact it has on the student body.

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Collegiate DECA Finance Events: Everything You Need to Know

Jan 28, 2020

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!

Leadership

The Best Apps for Your #FinanceGoals

Jan 28, 2020

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!

Chapter Strategy

Fundraise Your Way to ICDC

Jan 28, 2020

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 ICDC.

Leadership

Personal Finance 101

Jan 28, 2020

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...

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Money, Money, Money

Jan 28, 2020

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 News

DECA Stock Market Game 2020 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 23, 2020

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.

DECA News

DECA Idea Challenge 2019 Winning Teams

Jan 21, 2020

DECA Inc. is excited to announce this year’s DECA Idea Challenge global winners!

Chapter Strategy

6 Ways to Celebrate #CTEMonth

Jan 20, 2020

How can you celebrate CTE Month and show support for DECA and your school’s program? These are the six best ways you can help celebrate and advocate for support of CTE.

Career Insights

5 Tips to Get Hired from a Career Fair

Jan 20, 2020

Use these strategies and tips to help make your upcoming career fair a success.

Career Insights

Ace the Interview

Jan 19, 2020

The prospect of sitting down in front of someone new and being put on the spot can be extremely intimidating and often leads to feelings of anxiety. However, the interview process doesn’t have to be something to fear. Follow the tips below to ace your next interview and leave an amazing impression!

Career Insights

Tips to Land the Job

Jan 18, 2020

Being a student balancing classwork, sports, clubs, etc. can be overwhelming at times. For most students, landing a job is a crucial moment in their life which can become aggravating when you don’t know how to apply or what is needed to get a job. Here are some tips that have helped me in the past.

Career Insights

101 Interview Tips to Ace Your Next Interview

Jan 17, 2020

Do you have an important interview coming up? This guide of 101 interview tips is sure to help you ace that interview!