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From Career Clusters to Campuses: Navigating College Success with DECA

Jan 30, 2026

Ask almost any senior what they’re most nervous about when it comes to college, and you’ll probably hear the same answer: choosing a major. With so many options, it’s easy to make a decision. That’s where DECA makes a real difference.

Career Insights

Preparing for the Business World of 2026: A DECA Member's Guide

Jan 30, 2026

DECA members are preparing for careers in a world where yesterday's strategies cannot necessarily guarantee tomorrow's success. Here are three essential skills every member should implement to thrive in 2026 and beyond.

Chapter Strategy

February is CTE Month: Tips for Getting Involved

Jan 30, 2026

Advocacy is something every DECA member can take part in. Check out these advocacy tips shared by DECA members who have seen firsthand how speaking up can create opportunities and protect funding.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Nestlé Professional Solutions Beverage Marketing Challenge Winners

Jan 29, 2026

DECA and Nestlé are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s NPS Beverage Marketing Challenge.

Leadership

5 Things I Learned as an Association Officer Outside the Classroom

Jan 27, 2026

Beyond the metrics and milestones, my greatest takeaways have been the lessons I learned along the way. Here are the five things that I definitely learned in DECA outside of the classroom.‍

Spotlights

Leadership in Action: Decision Making and Management in DECA

Jan 27, 2026

Learn from President and Executive Vice President of Winston Churchill DECA, Alina Choudhury and Mason Schiff, as they share insights into guiding their chapter and making decisions.

College Success

College is No Longer One-Size-Fits-All: How Students are Redefining Success Before Day 1

Jan 27, 2026

For decades, college success followed a familiar formula. Today, students are beginning to question that model. This shift is changing how students define college success, and it often begins well before students ever step onto a campus.

DECA News

Announcing the 2025-26 NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Winners

Jan 27, 2026

DECA Inc. and the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) are excited to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Lead4Change Community Service Challenge Winners

Jan 26, 2026

DECA and Lead4Change are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Community Service Challenge.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Supply And Demand Pricing

Jan 26, 2026

Step into the role of the owner of City Plowing, a small business that provides snow removal services. A new employee wants you to explain why non-contract pricing increases after a blizzard or ice storm.

Compete

Go The Extra: Tips from Previous Winners on Winning DECA Glass 

Jan 23, 2026

DECA’s community has been essential in helping establish connections within competition and networking. Here are tips that are sure to help you chase your dream of winning DECA glass this year!

Chapter Strategy

The DECA Drop Episode 3: Campaigning and Competition Season

Jan 23, 2026

Your 2025–2026 Executive Officer Team saw how podcasts were taking off and wanted to give DECA members the same kind of experience: a place to pick up tips, hear updates and get to know our team!

Spotlights

How DECA Has Shaped My Leadership Journey

Jan 17, 2025

To any new DECA members, I encourage you to dive into the leadership opportunities that are available headfirst and soak in every moment. You will grow immensely and learn a great amount from your peers.

Spotlights

2025 Accounting Trends: Shaping the Future of Finance

Jan 17, 2025

The accounting profession is changing rapidly as we approach 2025 through a new lens. This year will be driven by the growth of technology and the need for sustainability.

Spotlights

Bridging Generations: My Journey with DECA as a Collegiate Member and Parent

Jan 17, 2025

Through DECA, I've gained valuable business skills as an adult student and deepened my connection with my son as we navigate our educational journeys together.

Spotlights

Don't Let Your Resume Freeze

Jan 17, 2025

The resume is a pivotal tool used in the interview process, so it is important to make sure that it is sharp and well-developed.

Spotlights

DECA Alumni Spotlight: Gautam Ajjarapu

Jan 17, 2025

DECA alumni are more than just former members—they are changemakers, innovators and leaders in their careers. In this article meet Gautam Ajjarapu, an alumni recently featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 for his work helping financial institutions worldwide.

DECA News

Join the 2025 Collegiate Content Creation Team

Jan 13, 2025

Are you a Collegiate DECA member who loves to do content creation and marketing? Learn more on how you can join the Collegiate Content Creation Team today.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Can Existing Customers Find New Customers?

Jan 13, 2025

Step into the role of the owner of Good Pet, an online company that sells premium pet treats. Your business partner wants you to develop a marketing plan that will help the company gain new customers.

DECA News

Announcing the Collegiate DECA 2024-2025 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Jan 6, 2025

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

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: January and February are Slooooow!

Jan 6, 2025

Step into the role of the director of marketing for Jubilant Ranch, an extremely popular amusement park. The chief marketing officer wants you to choose one market to target for a promotion that would increase attendance in January and February.

Conferences

Accelerate into Association Conference Season

Jan 1, 2025

As Collegiate DECA members begin the new year, members within chartered associations get ready to compete at their association conferences. Learn the important details on how to make the most of your association's Career Development Conference experience.

Compete

Preparing for Competition Season

Jan 1, 2025

As competition season approaches, dive into event samples, practice role-plays and make the most of DECA's sample exams to fine-tune your skills and master time management for the big day.

Chapter Strategy

Bridging the Gap: How to Connect with High School DECA Members

Jan 1, 2025

Collegiate DECA benefits from bringing new members to our organization and having high school seniors join us upon graduation. Here are a few ways to help promote our division and ways to connect with the high school division throughout the year.

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DECA News

Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016

Mar 17, 2016

Congratulations to these EPIC Collegiate DECA members!

Compete

4 Presentation Tips to Help Your Wow Your Judge

Mar 1, 2016

The difference between a good case study presentation and a great case study presentation is the delivery of the content you’ve created.

Compete

Tips for Taking DECA Exams

Jan 25, 2016

Doing well on the exam not only means you could make it on stage at your association conference, but you could also move on to the International Career Development Conference! Follow these three steps to do your best!

Compete

DECA Goes Lean in Entrepreneurship

Jul 28, 2015

DECA will begin using new terminology and outlines in many of its Entrepreneurship Events.

Compete

5 Tips for Taking On the DECA Competition

May 6, 2015

Hear how one member took advantage of their ICDC experience to gather competition tips from other international competitors.

Compete

Competition Tips from ICDC Qualifiers

Apr 7, 2015

Ever wondered how students who compete at ICDC do so well and make it to the international conference? We took to the halls of ICDC to find out! Here are some inside tips from competitors on how to best prepare for competition and make it to ICDC!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2014-2015

Mar 23, 2015

Congratulations to this year's Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2014-2015

Mar 23, 2015

Congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients.

Compete

Don't Get Flustered Over Your DECA Cluster Exam

Jan 9, 2015

Are you feeling flustered about your cluster exams? Though they are often overlooked, these exams can make or break your chance at winning in competition.

Compete

7 Tips to Help You Ace Your Role-play

Jan 9, 2015

Don't be scared of DECA role-plays! Instead, prepare for them with these awesome tips.

Compete

DECA's Written and Prepared Events Support Project-based Learning

Sep 1, 2014

DECA advisors are first and foremost, classroom teachers. DECA’s written and prepared events are used by advisors as authentic learning experiences to help students learn and develop skills outlined in the curriculum.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2013-2014

Mar 31, 2014

Congratulations to the DECA members and advisors who received scholarships this year!