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Case Study of the Week: Methods to Collect Customer Data

Apr 1, 2024

Step into the role of the marketing research specialist for Mark-it, a big box retail chain. The director of merchandising wants you to create a survey to collect merchandising data from customers.

Chapter Strategy

Managing School Stress During Busy Times

Apr 1, 2024

Managing many different parts of life places a burden of stress on your shoulders that can sometimes feel unmanageable. As someone who has been through this, survived this and is also currently going through this, here are my top tips!

Chapter Strategy

Answering “Why DECA?”

Apr 1, 2024

As the year closes, recruitment strategies start to come back into mind. Promoting DECA to new members is simple; it’s all about showcasing the personal experience. Effectively answering the question of “Why DECA?” can pose an opportunity to turn an interested student into a committed member.

Conferences

6 Tips to DECA Dress to Impress

Apr 1, 2024

As a DECA member, your attire plays a crucial role in presenting yourself, projecting professionalism, confidence and attention to detail. Here are six tips and ideas to help you stand out in your DECA dress professional attire.

Conferences

Taking Care of YOU at ICDC

Apr 1, 2024

Attending ICDC offers unparalleled networking and competition opportunities, but prioritizing self-care is essential amid the excitement. This article emphasizes the importance of taking care of your mental and physical health to help you truly Experience the Difference in Anaheim.

Chapter Strategy

Recognizing Your 2023-2024 Success

Apr 1, 2024

This article highlights meaningful ways for chapters to recognize their members for their accomplishments during the 2023-2024 academic year, including awards ceremonies, appreciation events and social media shoutouts.

Career Insights

Financial Literacy 101: It’s Never Too Early to Start

Apr 1, 2024

In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, financial literacy is a prerequisite for success and stability. High school students who prioritize developing this skill set early on position themselves for a future marked by financial independence and security. Read how you can set yourself up for financial success early here.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2024 Marriott Foundation ICDC Travel Scholarship Recipients

Mar 29, 2024

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 2024 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Anaheim, CA.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients

Mar 26, 2024

DECA is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Conferences

Exploring Anaheim with California DECA

Mar 25, 2024

Figuring out what to do and where to eat in a new city can be quite challenging. But fear not! We've got you sorted; California’s Team 74 Officers have curated a selection of local gems and personal favorites for you to explore.

Conferences

Announcing the 2024 DECA ICDC Social Media Team

Mar 25, 2024

The DECA Inc. Communications team is excited to announce the 2024 #DECAICDC Social Media Team! Team members will help drive the conference conversation through TikTok Videos and Instagram Reels.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Fair and Inclusive Employee Benefits

Mar 25, 2024

Step into the role of the senior vice president at Jamwell Pets, a company that produces varieties of foods for dogs and cats. The president of the company wants your team to determine how to respond to unethical allegations regarding employee benefits.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Giving Back

Apr 6, 2026

Step into the role of the owner of Bellyful, a restaurant located in a city of 300,000 people. Your business partner has asked you to determine how the business can best give back to its community with limited financial resources.

Conferences

Download the 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Mobile App

Apr 3, 2026

Get ready to gather with 1,200 DECA members at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY. Download the conference app to start planning your custom experience.

Conferences

5 Things I Learned at My First Collegiate DECA ICDC

Apr 3, 2026

From professionalism to personal growth, my first experience at CDECA ICDC extended far beyond competition. These takeaways serve as encouragement for members to fully embrace the opportunities DECA provides.

Conferences

Beyond the Conference: Things to Do in Louisville

Apr 1, 2026

Known for its rich culture, incredible food and historic attractions, Louisville has something for every DECA member. Here are a few must-visit spots to explore while you’re at Collegiate DECA ICDC.

Career Insights

Exploring Careers: Finance

Apr 1, 2026

Finance is the core of any business, and to be able to understand and explain it sets you up for success in any business. In this article, explore what goes into a finance career.

Chapter Strategy

A How-to for Recruiting Incoming First Year Students

Apr 1, 2026

From recruiting first-year students at in-person events to online promotion, there's sure to be something that fits your chapters’ strategies and showcases the culture you’ve built.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Employee Engagement Survey

Mar 30, 2026

Step into the director of human resources at Revolution Marketing, a marketing agency with 100 employees. Revolution Marketing’s employees hold positions in marketing, sales, design, public relations and account management.

Conferences

Meet The 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Content Creation Team

Mar 26, 2026

If you’re attending the Collegiate DECA ICDC in Louisville this year, take a moment and get to know our CICDC Content Creation Team, who will be capturing all the excitement.

Conferences

Meet the 2026 CDECA ICDC Professional Development Series Speakers

Mar 25, 2026

The CDECA ICDC Professional Development Series provides members with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the skills needed to succeed in today’s business world.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Time For A Spinoff

Mar 23, 2026

Step into the role of the senior VP at Pasta Bounty, an Italian-themed full-service restaurant chain with over 900 locations. The chain is best known for its unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks that come with every entrée or as an option on the weekday lunch menu.

DECA News

DECA Announces the 2026-2027 Membership Theme: Next Big Thing

Mar 23, 2026

Every breakthrough, innovation and movement starts with someone bold enough to pursue it. This year, DECA challenges its members to look beyond what exists today and focus on what’s possible tomorrow.

Spotlights

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Chapters of the Month

Mar 19, 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.

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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.

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.