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Congratulations to the 2025-26 NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.
Recognize Outstanding Seniors with DECA's Emerging Leader Honor Award
If you know an exceptional DECA leader, consider recognizing them with the DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award. The application window is open until March 31, 2026.
Case Study of the Week: Marketing Safe Winter Driving
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.
Why Join the U.S. Air Force? Building Skills, Experience and Long-Term Opportunity
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.
Love Sells: What Valentine’s Day Teaches Us About Consumer Behavior
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.
Small Steps, Big Impact: Go the Extra During CTE Month
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.
Super Bowl Advertising: Is It Worth It?
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.
Mastering the Mindset for Competition
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.
How Every Student Can Advocate for CTE
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.
From Career Clusters to Campuses: Navigating College Success with DECA
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.
Preparing for the Business World of 2026: A DECA Member's Guide
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.
February is CTE Month: Tips for Getting Involved
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.
How Collegiate DECA Members Can Turn Their Skills into Real Businesses
Collegiate DECA prepares students for real-world success. By starting small, leveraging their network and taking action, CDECA members can build leadership and entrepreneurial experience long before graduation.
Everyone Starts Somewhere: Supporting First-Year Collegiate DECA Members
One way UNLV Collegiate DECA supports high school members is by sponsoring competitive events at the State Career Development Conference. Learn more about the importance of supporting the younger generation of future leaders.
Case Study of the Week: Expanding Into Fashion Accessories
Step into the director of marketing for Kosport, a brand of backpacks that are sold at various retailers across the country. Kosport has been making backpacks for over 60-years and is the most well-known brand for school-use backpacks.
Apply to Join the Collegiate DECA ICDC Content Creation Team
Are you attending Collegiate DECA ICDC in Louisville this year? Well, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Apply to join the Collegiate DECA ICDCContent Creation Team!
Case Study of the Week: Transitioning Due To Ethics
Step into the role of a small business owner that runs Pets for You, a pet shop that sells dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, snakes and fish. You began Pets for You 20 years ago. As a lifelong pet lover, you wanted to start a business that would help connect people and pets with forever homes.
Exploring Air Force Careers: From Enlisted Paths to Becoming an Officer
The U.S. Air Force offers flexible career pathways. Students can gain real-world experience, earn college degrees while serving and grow into leadership positions, building a career that evolves with their goals over time.
Celebrating Trailblazers for Women's History Month
Women’s History Month honors the achievements of women through determination, innovation and leadership. In this article, we focus on a few stories of female trailblazers who made significant career advancements and shaped their industries.
Mindset Matters: How Positivity Fuels DECA Success
Being positive, even when life throws everything at you, helps you navigate the challenges. This article breaks down the power of positivity and how it can be leveraged throughout life, especially in DECA.
Fuel the Journey: Fundraising Your Way to Collegiate ICDC
Getting to CDECA ICDC takes support. Fundraising is the key to turning your hard work into reality. It builds leadership, strengthens your chapter and connects you with your community.
Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Chapters of the Month
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.
Introducing the Collegiate DECA ICDC 2026 Keynote Speaker
DECA is pleased to announce that Charles Clark will deliver the keynote during the 2026 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.
UW-Whitewater Collegiate DECA’s “DECA Deep Dive” Sessions
UW-Whitewater Collegiate DECA’s “DECA Deep Dive” sessions give members extra time beyond regular meetings to practice case studies, work on projects and get feedback from peers. It is where preparation turns into confidence.
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DECA Scholarship Recipients 2013-2014
Congratulations to the DECA members and advisors who received scholarships this year!
3 Things to Think About When Prepping for Competition
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.
6 Steps to Team Competition Excellence
As we gear up for another year of DECA competitions some, teams are coming together for the first time while others are trying to work the kinks out from last year. When you’re competing as a team at DECA there are some key steps you’ll want to take to reach excellence.
