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Why Join the U.S. Air Force? Building Skills, Experience and Long-Term Opportunity

Feb 1, 2026

Choosing how to begin your career is about finding an environment where you can develop skills, gain experience and grow professionally over time. The U.S. Air Force offers a hands-on pathway that combines training, education and responsibility.

Career Insights

Love Sells: What Valentine’s Day Teaches Us About Consumer Behavior

Feb 1, 2026

While Valentine’s Day is often viewed as a celebration of relationships, from a business perspective, it represents something else entirely: a powerful case study in consumer behavior.

Chapter Strategy

Small Steps, Big Impact: Go the Extra During CTE Month

Feb 1, 2026

This month is your moment to step not only into the professional realm, but also the legislative realm. Here’s a look at how you can meet with your elected officials during CTE Month and beyond.

Career Insights

Super Bowl Advertising: Is It Worth It?

Feb 1, 2026

For DECA members, Super Bowl advertising demonstrates an important lesson: success is driven by preparation and strategy, not budget alone. Even on the biggest stage, impact depends on execution.

Compete

Mastering the Mindset for Competition

Feb 1, 2026

From your very first role-play to stepping into a final round at ICDC, that mix of excitement and anxiety is almost unavoidable. Being nervous can sharpen your focus, fuel your energy and push you to perform at your best.

Chapter Strategy

How Every Student Can Advocate for CTE

Feb 1, 2026

Advocacy does not require a title, a podium or even a formal meeting. It starts with everyday actions and intentional choices that elevate the value of CTE in schools, communities, DECA and beyond.

College Success

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.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Spend, Spend, Spend!

Nov 18, 2024

Step into the role of a personal finance advisor. A new client is having difficulties saving and has asked you for help.

Spotlights

Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: WCTC Collegiate DECA's Mini-Golf Social

Nov 11, 2024

WCTC Collegiate DECA strengthened team dynamics through the chapter's Mini-Golf Social. Members can apply this experience to the workplace and Be the One in Collegiate DECA.

Spotlights

The Importance of Professionalism

Nov 11, 2024

Professionalism can differentiate you from others in your industry and set you at a competitive advantage, which could lead to promotions and raises. How you show up matters!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Contingency Factors in Hiring

Nov 11, 2024

Step into the role of the human resources manager at Kid’s Castle Daycare, a daycare center located in a medium sized town. You must explain to the human resources intern why assessment and contingency factors are important in hiring employees at the daycare center.

Career Insights

Be the Entrepreneur of Your Life

Nov 8, 2024

You don't need to start a business to be an entrepreneur. You can become the entrepreneur of your own life, navigating your personal and academic journey with the same creativity and determination that business leaders use to innovate and succeed.

Chapter Strategy

Calling All Entrepreneurs: Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week

Nov 4, 2024

This November, Global Entrepreneurship Network will celebrate 17 years of helping millions of people unleash their ideas to start and scale new businesses through Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Putting an End to Skiplagging

Nov 4, 2024

Step into the role of the director of operations for Jetstream Airlines, an airline based in the United States with scheduled service to over 100 destinations in the United States and to 5 other countries.

College Success

Scholarship Success: 6 Essential Strategies

Nov 4, 2024

Scholarships are a powerful way to fund your college education, but standing out with so many applicants can be tough. Here are six strategies to increase your chances of scholarship success.

Chapter Strategy

Using Data in Your Fundraising Efforts

Nov 1, 2024

Integrating data into your DECA chapter’s fundraising efforts can lead to successful campaigns. By understanding your audience, setting goals and utilizing the organization's direct impacts on your members, you can maximize your fundraising potential.

Chapter Strategy

Boost Your Chapter’s Success with Local Business Sponsorships and Donations

Nov 1, 2024

By building connections and showing businesses how their support can directly impact Collegiate DECA members, you can create lasting sponsorships and encourage donations that fuel your chapter’s success.

Chapter Strategy

Fundraising: Advancement Office and Alumni Engagement

Nov 1, 2024

Explore how you chapter can collaborate with the Alumni Engagement and Advancement Offices on your campus for resources and ways to set up a financial account to raise crucial funds for your Collegiate DECA chapter.

Chapter Strategy

Turning Small Fundraisers into Success

Nov 1, 2024

While raising funds for an event or cause can be difficult, there's always an opportunity to make it a success. Here are some tips on how to turn a small opportunity into a successful one.

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3 Tips to Consider for Your Written Event Project

Jan 3, 2017

Although written events are long and hard to prepare for, the hard work definitely pays off in the end! Here are some tips to ace your written event in anticipation of #DECAICDC.

Compete

4 Excellent Study Resources to Use for the DECA Exam

Nov 29, 2016

With district-level conferences approaching, it is important for members to start practicing for their exams. Here are some helpful resources that you can utilize as you work toward success!

Compete

6 Easy Ways to Engage Your Audience for a Better Presentation

Oct 21, 2016

If you’ve ever been nervous in front of an audience, you’ll know how much of a difference it makes when you can get the crowd engaged right from the start.

Compete

Why Is Your Competitive Event Exam So Important?

Oct 13, 2016

DECA competitions are coming up fast! How will you #OwnYourFuture and advance further in each competition? One factor that is often overlooked in DECA competitive event performance is the exam!

Chapter Strategy

10 Ways to Put the Unity in Your CommUNITY Service Campaign

Sep 30, 2016

Community service is an amazing experience that allows us to leave our mark on the world, but getting other high school students involved can sometimes be difficult. Here's how to make it happen!

Compete

Finding Your DECA Competition Soul Mate

Sep 15, 2016

It’s the beginning of the year and competition season is just around the corner. Deciding on which role-play or written project to choose may largely depend on who you wish to compete with, but before you go full throttle with your first pick, make sure to weigh out the strengths and weaknesses that your potential team may have.

Leadership

4 Skills for Effective Teamwork

Jul 8, 2016

If you are athletic and grew up playing a lot of organized sports, or if you were involved in your school’s student council or theater productions, you already may be very familiar with group dynamics and working on a team; however, if you didn’t, working on a team may be somewhat new to you.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016

Mar 18, 2016

Congratulations to these EPIC members!

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.