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Case Study of the Week: Automated Trading Platforms

Apr 21, 2025

Step into the role of a financial advisor. A friend is considering automated trading platforms and has asked you for more information.

Partners

DECA Announces New Engagement with Merrill

Apr 16, 2025

DECA is thrilled to announce a new engagement with Merrill Wealth Management, a leading provider of wealth management and investment services, and a Bank of America company.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 49th Semi-Annual Survey

Apr 16, 2025

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 49th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 6K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 16.2.

Conferences

DECA ICDC: Know Before You Go

Apr 15, 2025

We're thrilled to welcome 25,000 DECA members, advisors and partners to the International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL on April 26-29, 2025. This guide includes everything you need to know before you go to Orlando!

Career Insights

Understanding Vehicle Financing

Apr 15, 2025

Financial Literacy Month is the perfect time to explore real-life money topics like vehicle financing and ownership. Learn about resources that you can use to teach these essential concepts to help students make informed, confident financial decisions.

Conferences

DECA is Excited to Welcome 75+ Exhibitors to ICDC

Apr 14, 2025

Attendees of DECA's International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL will have the chance to network with more than 75 exhibitors. Explore the companies, colleges and organizations participating in this year’s event.

Conferences

Maximizing Your Professional Conference Experience

Apr 14, 2025

Whether it’s your first time or you’ve started collecting pins like a pro, there’s more to the conference experience than a weekend getaway. With the right preparation and a few tips, you can turn a few days of networking and workshops into a launchpad for your future.

Conferences

Download the 2025 DECA ICDC Program + Mobile App

Apr 14, 2025

Get ready to gather with 25,000 attendees at DECA's International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL! Download the conference program to start planning your custom experience.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Does Flavoring Help a Cough?

Apr 14, 2025

Step into the role of the director of marketing for Haven Products, a popular brand of over-the-counter medicines. The president has asked you to analyze the new Stop Cough with Honey.

Partners

How to Bring Excitement to your Classroom this Financial Literacy Month

Apr 8, 2025

The Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge gives schools a free, interactive way to teach students about budgeting. Schools can win prizes*, and students learn important money skills through games and real-life situations, making finance fun and easy to understand.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: SMOKE IN THE KITCHEN!

Apr 7, 2025

Step into the role of the event services manager for Hotel Heights. The banquet manager has alerted you to an issue that will directly affect an event taking place in one of the hotel’s meeting rooms and needs you to resolve the issue.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2025 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Apr 4, 2025

We are excited to announce the 2024-2025 recipients of DECA's Emerging Leader Honor Award! This award recognizes outstanding senior members for their involvement with DECA.

Compete

Helping Your DECA Members Avoid Penalty Points: A Guide for Advisors

Nov 7, 2025

As DECA advisors, one of our crucial roles is helping student members navigate the technical requirements of written events. Use this article to guide your student members in avoiding common penalty point deductions.

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.

Spotlights

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Chapters of the Month

Oct 31, 2025

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.

Chapter Strategy

Celebrate Collegiate DECA Month this November

Oct 31, 2025

#CDECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things Collegiate DECA. Throughout November, members reflect on the many reasons they love being a Collegiate DECA member and showcase the opportunities members enjoy.

Career Insights

Hybrid vs. Remote Work: Which Model Is Right for Your Organization?

Oct 30, 2025

Hybrid work and remote work are not the same thing. Discover the differences, benefits and drawbacks of each working model with Intuit.

Spotlights

Developing Leaders for the Future: A Guide to an Intern Program

Oct 29, 2025

Arizona State University Collegiate DECA has a distinctive structure for its leadership team. In addition to their seven chapter officers, they also onboard a team of interns.

Spotlights

Blackman High School "Goes Gold" to Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancer

Oct 29, 2025

Blackman DECA hosted a donation drive and dress-up week to raise awareness about childhood cancer. This included marketing and advertising to spread the word and encourage the whole school to participate in the event.

Leadership

Lead in the Moment: How Presence Sets Real Leaders Apart

Oct 29, 2025

Are you leading or just reacting? Discover how consistently showing up with deep intention sets you apart as a leader.

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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.

Spotlights

How DECA Shaped My Success as a Chemical Engineering Student

Feb 12, 2025

DECA gave me the skills to stand out in engineering. The ability to present ideas, collaborate effectively and think strategically has set me apart in a competitive field, proving that business and engineering go hand in hand.

Spotlights

Optimizing Collegiate DECA's Value to Members

Feb 12, 2025

By evolving with the business landscape, fostering mentorships and bridging the gap between DECA and corporations, we can maximize opportunities for our members and solidify DECA’s impact in the professional world.

Spotlights

Building a Legacy: How Weston DECA is Making an Impact

Feb 12, 2025

Every DECA chapter starts somewhere, and in Weston, Connecticut, our journey began with a simple idea—that even a small group of students can make a big impact.

Spotlights

JWU DECA Gives Back: Serving the Providence Community

Feb 12, 2025

This year, JWU DECA has been committed to positively impacting the Providence community through various service initiatives. Through these efforts, we strive to make a meaningful difference beyond the classroom.

Conferences

Watch Now: The Ultimate DECA Power Trip 2025 Promo Video

Feb 10, 2025

Embark on a quest that will awaken your thirst for knowledge in this powerful city - November 21-23, 2025 in Arlington, Va for the Ultimate DECA Power Trip.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2025 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 10, 2025

Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises that earned a 2024-2025 Chapter Certification!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Identifying Banking Risks

Feb 10, 2025

Step into the role of the risk management manager for Big Bank, a global company that offers traditional banking services including checking, savings, investments, online banking, loans, credit cards and more.

Conferences

2025 DECA Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference Recap

Feb 5, 2025

Over 1,000 DECA members attended the 2025 DECA Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference last month. Hosted at Universal Studios Orlando, the conference allowed members to learn from industry professionals daily and experience the parks at night.

Conferences

Collegiate DECA ICDC: Things to Do in San Francisco

Feb 3, 2025

The ultimate end of the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA membership year leads us to the city by the bay in this unique conference setting. In this article, learn more about the city, known for its fun attractions, unique dining amenities and exciting sights.