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Case Study of the Week: Family Entertainment To Go?

Apr 25, 2022

You are the marketing director for Friendly's Club House, a chain of family entertainment centers and restaurants. Friendly's Club House offers a limited menu of food and beverages, arcade games, amusement rides, dance floors and special areas for birthday parties.

Partners

DECA and MDA Celebrate the Top 10 Fundraising DECA Chapters and Associations

Apr 23, 2022

DECA and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are excited to announce this year’s top fundraising DECA chapters and associations. Thank you for your incredible community service efforts.

DECA News

DECA Recognizes 2020-2022 Honorary Life Award Recipients

Apr 23, 2022

Honorary Life Membership is the highest award DECA can bestow on an individual. DECA is pleased to present four recipients of this distinctive and deserving fellowship.

DECA News

DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters in the World at ICDC

Apr 23, 2022

DECA is excited to congratulate the top 10 membership chapters in the world for the 2021-2022 academic year!

Conferences

DECA ICDC Grand Opening Session 2022

Apr 23, 2022

Watch the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Grand Opening Session, recorded live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Helping an Entrepreneur with Financial Planning

Apr 18, 2022

You are to assume the role of a recently hired financial planner for About Us Microspect Photo Designs, a new small family-owned business that is a retailer and manufacturer. The owner is trying to decide if the company should purchase insurance and begin the process of placing funds in investments.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 43rd Semi-Annual Survey of 7,000 U.S. Teens

Apr 12, 2022

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 43rd semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 7,000 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 16.2 years.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Rules on Employee Dating

Apr 11, 2022

You are to assume the role of human resources director for Couch Games, an independent developer of multi-platform and mobile video games. The president of the company has asked you to recommend a workplace procedure regarding staff dating.

Conferences

Congratulations to the Marriott Foundation ICDC Travel Scholarship Recipients

Apr 5, 2022

Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is pleased to provide travel scholarships to high school DECA members to participate in the 2022 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Great Success leads to Big Decisions

Apr 4, 2022

You are to assume the role of an entrepreneur that has created a line of all-natural hair care products named Cleanse. Your business partner has asked you to analyze a list of four retailers that want to sell Cleanse products and decide which is the best sales channel for the company to reach the target market.

Leadership

College Bound Citizens: Financial Aid Basics

Apr 1, 2022

This workshop will help you understand financial aid while preparing for the FAFSA and applying for scholarships, grants, and federal loans while financing the gap.

Leadership

4 Steps to Better Budgeting

Apr 1, 2022

‍“Where did all my money go!?” If you find yourself asking that question at the end of every month or in the days before your next paycheck, it’s time to get your budget in shape. Don’t have a budget? No problem! It’s easy to get started.

Conferences

Your Complete Guide to 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC in Louisville

Feb 4, 2026

This April 18-21, Collegiate DECA is headed to Louisville, KY, for Collegiate DECA ICDC! From booking your flight to planning fun activities in Louisville, this article breaks down everything you need to know to create your itinerary.

Career Insights

What Goes into Hosting the Super Bowl?

Feb 3, 2026

Behind the scenes, a massive financial and logistical effort is underway to make Super Bowl LX happen in Santa Clara. Let’s break down exactly how much it costs and who bears each cost.

Chapter Strategy

Boosting Social Media Engagement: How Collegiate DECA Chapters Can Build a Stronger Digital Community

Feb 2, 2026

Social media is your chapter’s first impression — use member‑focused content, consistent posting and collaboration to build a stronger, more connected Collegiate DECA community.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Marketing Safe Winter Driving

Feb 2, 2026

Step into the role of the regional manager for Rental Car Academy, a rental car agency that caters to budget-conscious travelers. The regional vice president wants you to determine how to best market an optional yet important new service only for customers in the region.

Leadership

Pressure Forges Diamonds: 10 Practical Public Speaking Tips for DECA Competitors

Feb 1, 2026

DECA competitions place students in high-pressure speaking environments where performance is evaluated, timed and compared. Here are practical public speaking tips specifically for DECA competitors.

Career Insights

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.

Chapter Strategy

CTE Month is More than a Celebration

Feb 1, 2026

CTE Month is a time to spotlight the programs, students and educators preparing the next generation of leaders, innovators and professionals. It is about building confidence, creating opportunity and shaping futures.

Compete

Understanding Collegiate DECA Competitions

Feb 1, 2026

Reviewing what goes into prepared business presentations, individual case studies, and team case studies will help you take on your association-level competition and later Collegiate DECA ICDC.

Spotlights

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Chapters of the Month

Jan 29, 2026

This year, everyone is excited to Go The Extra, and we’re excited to see how you do it! Read more about each Chapter of the Month and what makes them stand out on campus.

Spotlights

Feeling Ready…Until We Weren’t: Preparing for DECA Competition

Jan 27, 2026

To prepare for the team case studies at Utah Collegiate DECA's association conference, Ensign College held a mock competition for their chapter's members.

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.

Chapter Strategy

Wisconsin Collegiate DECA's Secret Recipe to New Chapters

Jan 21, 2026

By prioritizing community, visibility and support, Wisconsin Collegiate DECA created a recipe for both member retention and new chapter expansion.

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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!

Compete

3 Things to Think About When Prepping for Competition

Dec 3, 2012

The unique ideas and presentations that each student brings to the competition keep me coming back to judge. Judges take great pride in witnessing the time and dedication DECA members invest in bettering themselves outside the classroom.