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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

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.

Conferences

Download the Ultimate DECA Power Trip Program

Oct 29, 2025

Get ready to gather with more than 3,000 DECA members at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Arlington, VA! Download the conference program to start planning your custom experience.

Conferences

Don't Be Spooked! What to Expect at Your First DECA Conference

Oct 28, 2025

DECA can sound scary, but compared to classic monsters like zombies, vampires and ghosts, DECA is like a breath of fresh air with a side of blazers. Here is what to expect at your first DECA Conference.

Career Insights

8 Tips for How to Negotiate a Raise or Hourly Pay

Oct 27, 2025

Thinking of asking for a raise? Here are 8 actionable tips from Intuit on how to ask for more money and approach conversations around hourly pay.

College Success

Using DECA to Strengthen Your College Application

Oct 27, 2025

DECA is a toolkit, one that prepares you not just for business, but for life. The same skills you’ve built through DECA can make your college applications stronger, more genuine, and more reflective of who you really are.

Chapter Strategy

Falling for Fundraisers: How to Make Your Autumn Events a Success

Oct 27, 2025

Autumn presents numerous opportunities to unite your chapter and engage with your local community. With teamwork, preparation and a creative mindset, your next fall fundraiser can be your best one yet!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: The Perks of Student Banking

Oct 27, 2025

Step into the role of a banker at Capital Bank. A new customer wants to know more about the bank’s student banking account.

Leadership

Beyond the Glass: How DECA Competition Builds Real-World Leadership

Oct 24, 2025

From competition to chapter leadership, here’s how DECA gives members the tools to think on their feet, take initiative and make an impact in their schools, communities and future careers.

Chapter Strategy

A Month Full Of Memories: How to Prepare for DECA Month's Social Media Challenge

Oct 24, 2025

DECA Month is filled with engagement, spotlights and celebrations for everything related to DECA. Here are some tips and tricks on how to dominate the DECA Month Social Media Challenge before November begins.

Spotlights

Marketing the Marketers: Student Spotlights

Oct 23, 2025

Marketing is how chapters share their stories and connect with people beyond their own schools. Behind every post, video and campaign is a team of students who work hard to bring their chapter’s ideas to life.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Methods to Market Safety

Feb 24, 2025

Step into the role of the regional manager for Rental Car Academy. The regional vice president wants you to determine how to best market an optional yet important new service only for customers in the region.

Spotlights

Finance Cluster Exam Tips

Feb 20, 2025

Are you competing in a finance event? If so, you will need to take the Finance Cluster Exam. Some tips for doing well include avoiding getting stuck on questions, using background knowledge, using the process of elimination, studying key terms, and taking practice tests.

Spotlights

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Ace Your Case Study

Feb 20, 2025

Are you looking for ways to improve your case study before Collegiate DECA ICDC? Check out this step-by-step guide to learn how to ace your case study!

Chapter Strategy

Advocacy Day with Washington DECA

Feb 18, 2025

Recently, Washington DECA visited state representatives and senators alongside seven other CTSOs. We met with legislators to explain the personal impact of DECA and CTE on their lives and discuss issues about our specific geographical areas.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Forming Strategic Relationships

Feb 17, 2025

Step into the role of the owner of Pet Slumber Party, a kennel that boards dogs and cats. Your business partner feels the business would benefit from supporting a local non-profit and wants your ideas on how to establish a relationship with a neighbor.

Partners

Establishing Local Partnerships with Men’s Wearhouse

Feb 15, 2025

Establishing local partnerships provides DECA members with valuable learning experiences, access to resources and opportunities for community engagement. In this article, Judy Busocker from Men's Wearhouse discusses her partnership experience with DECA.

Chapter Strategy

Writing Does Wonders: How to Write an Effective CTE Advocacy Letter

Feb 13, 2025

Advocating for CTE benefits future students and helps ensure that programs like DECA can continue to shape tomorrow’s industry leaders. Check out this step-by-step guide and sample template to help you create a persuasive CTE advocacy letter.

DECA News

Spread the Love with DECA Valentines

Feb 13, 2025

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.

Spotlights

How DECA Shaped My Success as a Chemical Engineering Student

Feb 12, 2025

DECA gave me the skills to stand out in engineering. The ability to present ideas, collaborate effectively and think strategically has set me apart in a competitive field, proving that business and engineering go hand in hand.

Spotlights

Optimizing Collegiate DECA's Value to Members

Feb 12, 2025

By evolving with the business landscape, fostering mentorships and bridging the gap between DECA and corporations, we can maximize opportunities for our members and solidify DECA’s impact in the professional world.

Spotlights

JWU DECA Gives Back: Serving the Providence Community

Feb 12, 2025

This year, JWU DECA has been committed to positively impacting the Providence community through various service initiatives. Through these efforts, we strive to make a meaningful difference beyond the classroom.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Identifying Banking Risks

Feb 10, 2025

Step into the role of the risk management manager for Big Bank, a global company that offers traditional banking services including checking, savings, investments, online banking, loans, credit cards and more.

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Compete

Getting Started with Prepared Events

Oct 2, 2019

For those of you that have competed in DECA’s prepared events, you know that writing a quality paper, coupled with delivering a presentation, can be hard and tedious work.

Career Insights

Behind the Scenes at Disney World

Sep 30, 2019

This summer, DECA's executive officer team got a chance to peek behind the curtain (and underground) to see what makes Walt Disney World truly magical. Officers took part in training sessions through the Disney College Program, exploring leadership and culture through the Disney lens.

Chapter Strategy

#Goals for Your Year

Sep 30, 2019

Before jumping into your goals for the year, it’s important to start with that passion. Why is DECA important? What can DECA do for the students in your school and your community? In a few sentences, explain your vision for your DECA chapter. If it was everything that it could be, what would it be? Use this vision as a guide as you are setting goals for your chapter.

Chapter Strategy

Your Chapter's Best Year Yet

Sep 30, 2019

No matter your goals for the year, membership is the foundation of every DECA chapter. It’s important to plan ahead to reach potential new members and find innovative ways to engage your current members as well. With more than 10 years of DECA experience under their belts, Collegiate DECA Executive Officers Lindsay Joyner and Max May share their secrets to successfully growing chapter membership.

Compete

Take a Look: DECA's New Project Management Events

Sep 30, 2019

The Project Management Events require participants to use project management skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close a project.

Compete

4 Things You Must Remember While Public Speaking

Sep 3, 2019

Did you know that 4 out of 5 people have a fear of public speaking? If you’re one of them, then keep reading because public speaking is such an important part of DECA.

DECA News

2018-2019 IMPACT Program Winners Announced

May 7, 2019

The 2018-2019 IMPACT Program awards were presented at the Chartered Association Officer luncheon in Orlando at #DECAICDC!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2018-2019 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

May 5, 2019

An acclaimed program from the SIFMA Foundation, the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game™ is an online simulation that challenges teams with building and managing a $100,000 virtual investment portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Participants manage all aspects of the portfolio including asset selection, buying and selling.

DECA News

Meet the 2019-2020 Executive Officer Team

May 1, 2019

Elected at the 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, the 2019-2020 Executive Officer Team is eager to represent DECA members around the globe this year. Here we go, DECA!

DECA News

Meet the 2019-2020 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 24, 2019

Elected at the 2019 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, the 2019-2020 Executive Officer Team is eager to represent Collegiate DECA members this year. Y

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2018-2019 Leadership Passport Program Recipients

Mar 29, 2019

Congratulations to the following chapters and individuals for completing the requirements for the 2018-2019 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program. This program encourages students to be engaged on campus and in their communities, and chapters to engage more fully with DECA’s programming year round.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA's 2018-2019 Recognition Award Winners

Mar 22, 2019

Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award winners!