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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.
Go The Extra this Competition Season: Articles to Help You Stand Out
Looking to Go The Extra this competition season? Dive into these top articles on DECA's competitive events, so you can walk into competition feeling confident that you have what it takes to make it to the ICDC stage.
Where Commitment Meets Leadership: Inside Association Office
Association officers play a huge role in shaping the DECA experience for members by supporting initiatives and representing DECA with professionalism and heart. Let’s take a closer look at what being in association office is really like!
The Power of Collaboration: How Cross Promotional Partnerships Have Changed the Game
Many companies are collaborating and cross-promoting to reach wider audiences. Explore how some companies have turned this idea into significant successes for both their businesses and their audiences.
Congratulations to the Members that Achieved SBE Individual Certification
Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!
Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Bouchra Elgaou
DECA advisor Bouchra Elgaou has helped transform sustainability from an idea into a school-wide composting initiative that empowers students, strengthens community partnerships and reduces waste.
Blackman High School "Goes Gold" to Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancer
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.
Lead in the Moment: How Presence Sets Real Leaders Apart
Are you leading or just reacting? Discover how consistently showing up with deep intention sets you apart as a leader.
A Look Back on Collegiate DECA Engage in Tampa
Over 200 Collegiate DECA members attended the 2025 Engage Conference in Tampa, Florida, on October 23-25, 2025.
Don't Be Spooked! What to Expect at Your First DECA Conference
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.
8 Tips for How to Negotiate a Raise or Hourly Pay
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.
Getting “Engaged” at Collegiate DECA Engage 2025
In this article, Collegiate DECA Engage Content Creator, Myles Frueh, recaps how members of Collegiate DECA were truly getting “engaged” throughout the conference in Tampa.
Case Study of the Week: The Perks of Student Banking
Step into the role of a banker at Capital Bank. A new customer wants to know more about the bank’s student banking account.
Beyond the Glass: How DECA Competition Builds Real-World Leadership
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.
A Month Full Of Memories: How to Prepare for DECA Month's Social Media Challenge
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.
DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 50th Semi-Annual Survey
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 50th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 10K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 15.7.
Celebrate DECA Month this November
#DECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things DECA. Throughout November, members reflect on their favorite DECA memories, take part in DECA's programs and showcase the many reasons they love being a DECA member.
Case Study of the Week: Designing Album Cover Art
Step into the role of a marketing communications consultant. You have been hired by the manager of the folk-rock band Kingsley, to create branding for their upcoming debut album.
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Your Chapter's Best Year Yet
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.
Take a Look: DECA's New Project Management Events
The Project Management Events require participants to use project management skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close a project.
4 Things You Must Remember While Public Speaking
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.
2018-2019 IMPACT Program Winners Announced
The 2018-2019 IMPACT Program awards were presented at the Chartered Association Officer luncheon in Orlando at #DECAICDC!
Collegiate DECA 2018-2019 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors
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.
Meet the 2019-2020 Executive Officer Team
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!
Meet the 2019-2020 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team
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
Collegiate DECA 2018-2019 Leadership Passport Program Recipients
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.
Collegiate DECA's 2018-2019 Recognition Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award winners!
DECA Scholarship Recipients 2018-2019
DECA is pleased to announce the 2018-2019 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $300,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Recipients who will be present at the 2019 International Career Development Conference will be recognized on stage.
DECA's 2019 Advocacy Campaign Recipients
February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, leading many DECA chapters to raise their voices in their schools, communities and associations to advocate on behalf of DECA and CTE through completing DECA’s Advocacy Campaign.
FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge 2019 Winners
DECA Inc. and the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) are excited to announce the winners of the 2019 FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge.
