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Army ROTC Awards DECA Members with Scholarships

Apr 29, 2025

Congratulations to the DECA members who received recognition on stage at DECA ICDC for being the scholarship recipients from the Army ROTC.

DECA News

DECA Honors Advisors for 40+ Years of Service

Apr 29, 2025

The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.

DECA News

Introducing the 2025-2026 DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 29, 2025

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2025-2026 DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

DECA News

2024-2025 IMPACT Program Winners Announced

Apr 29, 2025

The 2024-2025 IMPACT Program awards were presented during the Business and Election session at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2025 DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 29, 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions!

DECA News

DECA Honors Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations in 2024-2025

Apr 28, 2025

DECA is proud to announce the chapters, associations and individuals who have earned high honors for serving an exceptional number of members, advisors, alumni and business partners.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2025 DECA ICDC Competitive Event Finalists

Apr 28, 2025

Congratulations to the competitive event finalists from DECA's 2025 International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Raise Awareness for a New Brand

Apr 28, 2025

Step into the role of the director of marketing communications for Folklore, a women’s clothing and accessories retailer. The senior VP wants you to develop a marketing campaign to raise awareness of a new addition to its portfolio, Artifact.

Partners

Announcing the 2024-2025 Top MDA Fundraising DECA Chapters and Associations

Apr 26, 2025

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 Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters in the World for 2024-2025

Apr 26, 2025

DECA is excited to congratulate the top 10 membership chapters in the world for the 2024-2025 academic year! Thank you to all the chapters for being the one to make a difference in membership recruitment.

Partners

DECA Celebrates National Advisory Board Partners for Their Longtime Support

Apr 26, 2025

Congratulations to these outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.

Conferences

Watch the DECA ICDC 2025 Grand Opening Session

Apr 26, 2025

Watch the 2025 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session on-demand.

Spotlights

Announcing the Winners of the 2023 DECA Pumpkin Contest

Nov 1, 2023

Congratulations to the winners of DECA's Annual Pumpkin Contest! With a record number of 650+ submissions from members all across the DECA world, the selection process was not easy, but the members have voted and we are excited to announce the top three winners in each category!

Spotlights

Tapping into Your Geek Potential to Inspire Together

Oct 30, 2023

Is there something you are passionate about? A topic that you can discuss for hours? Then you probably would be considered a geek. People don’t realize that geeks have many unique traits, allowing them to outperform and succeed.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Expanding the Product Mix at a Mobile Salon

Oct 30, 2023

Step into the role of the owner of Fresh Look Mobile, a business that provides mobile hair-cutting services. Your business partner thinks it would be smart to expand the product mix and has asked you for on brand suggestions.

Spotlights

How Florida DECA is Leading the Way for Positive Advocacy

Oct 27, 2023

Advocacy is a cornerstone of positive social change. It empowers individuals and communities to stand up for their beliefs, address issues and influence policy decisions. Learn more about how Florida DECA is making remarkable strides in advocacy.

Chapter Strategy

One Diamond: October 2023

Oct 26, 2023

Check out what you missed on the October 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Recommending Amenities and Services

Oct 23, 2023

Step into the role of a hospitality consultant. You have been hired by the president of Skyward Airlines, to recommend amenities and services for a new hotel being built exclusively for Skyward employees.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 46th Semi-Annual Survey

Oct 17, 2023

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 46th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 9,100 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 15.7 years.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting Hot Beverages

Oct 16, 2023

Step into the role of the marketing communications manager for Conway’s, a drive-in fast food restaurant chain. The director of marketing wants you to inform the public of a new product line.

Career Insights

Size Up Your Future Employer to Boost Your Career Opportunities

Oct 15, 2023

Finding a match with a prospective employer is complicated and takes time. Job seekers will want to prioritize organizations that invest in their employees and provide professional development opportunities, mentorship and other benefits!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Paid vs Unpaid Internships

Oct 9, 2023

Step into the roles of the director of human resources and the director of employee relations at Cromwell Realty. The president of the company wants to begin offering unpaid internships to staff open positions and wants your feedback.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: The Perks of Opening a Franchise

Oct 2, 2023

Step into the role of a small business consultant. A client wants to start a business and has asked you for information about franchises.

College Success

Mastering Time Management While in College

Oct 1, 2023

With classes, assignments, social activities and possibly a part-time job, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But fear not! We're here to help you navigate the college journey with some simple and effective time management strategies.

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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

Crucial Content: The Value of a Strong Social Media Presence

Feb 20, 2025

With CTE month here again, advocacy is at the forefront of many DECA members’ minds. February’s advocacy activities are undoubtedly positive, but advocacy should be prioritized all year, and perhaps the easiest way to do so is to have a strong social media presence on a chapter level.

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!

Partners

Make a Muscle with MDA this March

Feb 18, 2025

Are you looking to get more involved with MDA? Apply your leadership and entrepreneurial skills by participating in the 2025 MDA Shamrock Pinup Cause Raiser and impact families around the country.

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.

Career Insights

Misconceptions: Human Resource Management

Feb 14, 2025

When I tell people I compete in Human Resource Management, they often think of employee conflict. While this is partially true, its not the only part. Understanding HRM involves holistically running successful businesses, not just solving trivial workplace problems.

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.

DECA News

Announcing the 2024-2025 Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

Feb 13, 2025

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2024-2025 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) advancing to final competition during DECA's International Career Development Conference.