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Behind the Scenes of the West Forsyth DECA Playbook

Mar 10, 2026

West Forsyth DECA’s high-energy DECA Playbook delivers quick, powerful coaching tips to help members succeed. Through engaging weekly videos, officers and leaders turn big goals into winning plays for the entire chapter.

Career Insights

How DECA Prepares You for a Career in Consulting

Mar 10, 2026

Many members don’t realize how closely their competitive events experience mirrors a career in consulting. Check out five skills that members learn in DECA that can easily be applied to a career in consulting.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2025-26 Scholarship Recipients

Mar 10, 2026

DECA is pleased to announce the 2025-26 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners

Mar 9, 2026

DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.

Career Insights

A High Schooler's Guide to Internships

Mar 9, 2026

For high schoolers, an internship is one of the best ways to explore a career field before committing to a college major. In this article, discover how to find opportunities and how to stand out on your application.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Expanding Into Fashion Accessories

Mar 9, 2026

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.

Partners

Bring AP Business with Personal Finance to Your School in Fall 2026

Mar 6, 2026

AP Business with Personal Finance blends real-world business applications, personal finance skills and project-based learning, which naturally complement DECA. If you’re considering offering the course next fall, here are six steps to help you get started.

Partners

DECA joins the Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge

Mar 6, 2026

Financial confidence opens doors. Join the DECA community in the Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge and bring one hour of engaging financial literacy to students nationwide.

Career Insights

Lucky Charms: Tools Every DECA Member Needs to Succeed

Mar 4, 2026

Just like finding a four-leaf clover, success in DECA comes from having the right tools at your fingertips. Here are the "lucky charms" every DECA member should have in their toolbox to maximize their competitive edge.

Chapter Strategy

The DECA Drop Episode 5: Dear Newly Elected Association Officer

Mar 3, 2026

Your 2025–2026 Executive Officer Team saw how podcasts were taking off and wanted to give DECA members the same kind of experience: a place to pick up tips, hear updates and get to know our team!

DECA News

Congratulations to the Members that Achieved SBE Individual Certification

Mar 3, 2026

Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!

Chapter Strategy

The Ultimate DECA Video Series: Student Leadership

Mar 3, 2026

From chapter officer guides and association officer tools to planning and leadership development materials, this video walks through the resources created to support leaders at every level of the organization.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 41st Semi-Annual Survey of More Than 7,000 U.S. Teens

May 3, 2021

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 41st semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 7,000 teens across 47 U.S. states with an average age of 16.1 years.

DECA News

Meet the 2021-2022 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 22, 2021

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2021-2022 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent Collegiate DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2020-2021 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

Apr 22, 2021

DECA congratulates the following top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

DECA News

DECA Honors Advisors for 40-45 Years of Service

Apr 20, 2021

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

Meet Collegiate DECA's 2021-2022 Executive Officer Candidates

Apr 13, 2021

Meet the candidates hoping to serve as the leaders of Collegiate DECA for the 2021-2022 school year. You can learn more about the candidates on DECA Connect.

DECA News

DECA Inc. Reaffirms Its Commitment to Continue to Stand against Racism, Hate and Bigotry of Any Kind.

Apr 13, 2021

In light of the ongoing violence and discrimination against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, DECA Inc. reaffirms its commitment to continue to stand against racism, hate and bigotry of any kind.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2020-2021

Mar 30, 2021

DECA is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Insurance Needs for New Professionals

Mar 29, 2021

You are to assume the role of an insurance agent. You will be meeting with a new client that wants to know more about different types of insurance that would be beneficial.

Career Insights

Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Mar 24, 2021

What do you think Shark Tank’s Lori Greiner, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Beats Electronics founder Dr. Dre have in common?

College Success

Getting that ‘A’ for any College Paper

Mar 22, 2021

Writing is one of the most important skills you’ll learn during your college career. You’ll write research papers, essays, short answers and so much more. Proper grammar, diverse sentence structures and organized paragraphs are vital to your success and will excel at the University of Wyoming College of Business.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Should Hospitality Services Be Open To The Public?

Mar 21, 2021

You are to assume the role of general manager at The Lodge at Creek City. The owner of the property wants to offer pool memberships to community members and wants you to determine the terms of the memberships that will not negatively affect guests. 

Conferences

The Profit’s Marcus Lemonis to Keynote #DECAICDC

Mar 17, 2021

DECA is pleased to announce Marcus Lemonis will deliver the keynote in an interview format during the 2021 DECA Virtual International Career Development Conference.

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Chapter Strategy

The DECA Drop Episode 2: Personal Branding & Networking

Nov 3, 2025

Your 2025–2026 Executive Officer Team saw how podcasts were taking off and wanted to give DECA members the same kind of experience: a place to pick up tips, hear updates and get to know our team!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Marketing a Cruise of the World

Nov 3, 2025

Step into the role of the marketing manager for Lantern Cruises, the largest cruise line brand by revenue. The director of marketing wants you to develop a marketing plan that will sell spots on the Platinum World Tour cruise.

Career Insights

Understanding AI Resume Checkers: What You Should Know

Nov 1, 2025

AI resume checks are becoming increasingly prevalent in the career preparation process. These platforms help users review, edit and optimize their resumes for clarity, keyword alignment and professional formatting.

Leadership

The Key To Problem Solving

Nov 1, 2025

Not everything always goes to plan, which is why it’s essential to know how to problem-solve in any situation. Understanding where things went awry after fixing them can help you avoid the same issue in the future.

Compete

How to Choose Your Collegiate DECA Competitive Event

Nov 1, 2025

In this article, we’ll break down your decision step by step, so you can find the Collegiate DECA competitive event that perfectly aligns with your strengths, interests and goals.

Chapter Strategy

Go All In: Making the Most of DECA Month

Nov 1, 2025

DECA Month is about showcasing your leadership, community and creativity. Here’s how to get involved, make an impact and truly demonstrate what it means to be DECA.

Leadership

Getting Into the Giving Season

Nov 1, 2025

From food drives, service events, or acts of kindness within their own schools, members have the opportunity to use this time of year to positively impact their community while living out DECA's mission of leadership and service.

Career Insights

The Power of Ethical Consumerism: How Gen Z Is Redefining Brand Loyalty

Nov 1, 2025

For decades, businesses have relied on catchy slogans, sleek packaging and competitive prices to capture the hearts of consumers. But for Gen Z, such aesthetics aren’t enough to win long-lasting faithfulness.

Conferences

Making Connections Count: Networking Tips for Power Trip and Beyond

Nov 1, 2025

Networking can open doors to new friendships, leadership opportunities and future career prospects. Here are a few ways to make those conversations count this fall.

Conferences

Power Up Your Experience in Arlington, VA

Nov 1, 2025

Whether you're from Arlington, TX, Arlington Heights, IL, or anywhere in between, here are seven ways you can make your mark in Arlington, Virginia, at the Ultimate DECA Power Trip.

Chapter Strategy

Ready, Set, Go The Extra: #DECAMonth 2025 is Here

Nov 1, 2025

With so much happening, there is no shortage of ways to show your DECA pride during DECA Month. Here's how to get involved by participating in the #DECAMonth Social Media Challenge!

Leadership

Caffeine, Confidence and Career Readiness: The Gilmore Girls Guide to Thriving in DECA

Oct 31, 2025

Somewhere between Rory Gilmore’s late-night study sessions at Luke’s Diner and your early morning DECA prep, there is a shared truth: ambition runs on caffeine and confidence.