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Chapter Strategy

Three Hats, One Head: Balancing School, Work and DECA

Sep 10, 2025

Between classes, jobs and DECA, finding balance takes that extra effort. Here are four tips to help you effectively balance responsibilities and make the most of every opportunity! 

Chapter Strategy

How to Place a Custom Order with Shop DECA

Sep 10, 2025

Looking to personalize your DECA gear? The Shop DECA team has made creating and ordering custom merchandise for your chapter simple and easy.

College Success

Navigating Your College Decision: A Comprehensive Guide for High School Seniors

Sep 10, 2025

This comprehensive guide highlights important considerations for high school seniors that will equip and excite you for the next chapter of your life.

Compete

Go Virtual: A Guide to DECA's Online Events

Sep 9, 2025

The best part about DECA's online events? You don’t need a stage or a spotlight. With just your computer, you can take on some of DECA’s most dynamic challenges, test your business knowledge and even earn the chance to compete internationally.

Spotlights

Alumni: Tell Us Your DECA Story!

Sep 8, 2025

DECA Inc. is excited to launch a new platform for alumni to share their DECA stories, become future volunteers and get involved with their associations.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Luggage For Rent

Sep 8, 2025

Step into the role of an entrepreneur looking to develop a new project. A friend has an idea for a new business but needs help developing it into a feasible venture.

Chapter Strategy

Shop DECA FAQs & Answers

Sep 5, 2025

How do I get a new blazer patch? Can I exchange or return a blazer? What is DECA+? The Shop DECA team is here to help answer some of your most frequently asked questions about Shop DECA products and processes.

DECA News

DECA and the NRF Foundation Celebrate 30 Years of Partnership

Sep 4, 2025

For three decades, DECA Inc. and the NRF Foundation have shared a powerful vision: preparing the next generation of leaders for success in retail and beyond. This year, we proudly celebrate 30 years of collaboration, innovation and student impact.

College Success

Free College & Career Planning Resources from Encourage

Sep 4, 2025

DECA is excited to kick off another year of partnership with Encourage® - a free college and career planning program designed to help members explore life after high school.

Spotlights

From the Soccer Field to the DECA Stage: Starting the Kingwood High School Chapter

Sep 3, 2025

From chasing Division 1 dreams on the soccer field to building one of Texas's fastest-growing DECA chapters, I discovered that true leadership is about more than wins. It's about finding your voice, creating community and inspiring others to rise.

Chapter Strategy

Building and Leading a Strong Officer Team

Sep 3, 2025

Building a strong DECA officer team takes effort, but it can make all the difference in a chapter's success. Explore the values that build a strong chapter officer team!

Spotlights

Stepping Into DECA: Lessons From My First Year

Sep 3, 2025

Are you a student who's new to DECA? If so, here's my advice from someone who was once in your shoes.

Leadership

Watch Now: Executive Mentor Roundtable on Next Level Leadership

Oct 1, 2020

Check out DECA’s Executive Mentor Roundtable on “Next Level Leadership." Four executives share how they have harnessed the power of leadership to impact others and offer advice on how you can take your leadership to the next level.

Leadership

3 Podcasts to Enrich Your Leadership and Life

Sep 29, 2020

Podcasts are a convenient way to learn more about becoming a better person and leader. Continue reading to discover three new podcasts to add to your collection that are guaranteed to provide insight on life, leadership and everything in between!

Chapter Strategy

Program of Leadership: Your Chapter's Master Plan

Sep 29, 2020

So your officer team has been elected and a new semester has begun. Now what?! While there are endless ways to organize your ideas and initiatives, this article will help you craft an attainable program of leadership.

College Success

10 Tips for Back to School

Sep 22, 2020

As the new school year begins, we must all learn to adapt to a new world. We'll encounter many online classes, virtual events and new guidelines for campus... To help you navigate it all, here is a list of ten tips for starting this school year strong.

Chapter Strategy

Quick Guide to Virtual Chapter Meetings

Sep 22, 2020

Virtual meeting platforms have become a prominent form of communication between family, friends and businesses and many of these tools are here to stay. Being prepared to host or participate in a virtual meeting will allow you to stand out and make a great impression.

Chapter Strategy

3 Fundraising Ideas for Fall

Sep 22, 2020

It seems that in every facet of DECA, fundraising is a necessity. During these unique times, it's important to innovate to ensure your chapter can participate in events and remain secure for the future. Here are three virtual fundraisers to try this fall.

Chapter Strategy

5 Ways Collegiate DECA Will Take You to the Next Level

Sep 22, 2020

It's official, the school year is underway. While things will look different, there are still many ways to take yourself and your Collegiate DECA chapter to the next level!

Leadership

Video Call Tips and Tricks

Sep 10, 2020

Practically overnight, video calls have become a new societal norm. This guide will provide you with a few tips and useful tricks to help improve your online learning or telecommuting experience.

Leadership

A Quick Guide to Understanding Servant Leadership

Sep 8, 2020

The concept of leadership has been around since the days of Aristotle and Plato and has evolved countless times throughout the centuries. But in 1970, a new theory emerged. Developed by Robert Greenleaf, servant leadership is the idea that empowered leaders serve their followers and to enable them to live and work to their full potential.

Leadership

The Ethics of Leadership

Sep 8, 2020

Ethical leaders exist in all walks of life. They are the individuals who step forward when crises occur, come to the rescue of others and generally do what's right—no matter what. Anyone can talk the talk, but can they walk the walk? In today's high-visibility, social world, more people are taking note of leaders’ behavior and holding them accountable.

Leadership

DECA Direct Magazine: Next Level Leadership

Sep 8, 2020

A new school year brings new chances to elevate your leadership to the next level. Discover fresh ideas to enhance your chapter and become a leader worth following in your school, community and beyond.

Leadership

The Next Level is Inclusion

Sep 8, 2020

It has never been more important for emerging leaders to be characterized by teamwork, innovation, competency and integrity. Fortunately, those are the valued characteristics of DECA’s student leaders. What if this moment needs you and the unique values that drive your leadership?

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Partners

DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Partners for Their Longtime Support

Apr 28, 2024

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

Partners

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Top MDA Fundraising DECA Chapters and Associations

Apr 27, 2024

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 2023-2024 Top 10 Chapters in the World

Apr 27, 2024

DECA is excited to congratulate the top 10 membership chapters in the world for the 2023-2024 academic year! Thank you to all chapters who worked to experience the difference in membership recruitment.

Conferences

Watch the DECA ICDC 2024 Grand Opening Session

Apr 27, 2024

Relive the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session on-demand.

DECA News

DECA Recognizes Helen Brown with Chairman's Award

Apr 27, 2024

As a member of DECA's National Advisory Board, Helen has engaged with thousands of members and advisors at DECA's educational conferences at the association, regional and international levels.

DECA News

DECA Recognizes Jerry DiGiovanni with Honorary Life Membership

Apr 27, 2024

During two decades of service as Executive Director, Jerry displayed unwavering kindness, support and enthusiasm for the student members and advisors of Pennsylvania DECA.

DECA News

Congrats to the Collegiate DECA 2023-2024 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

Apr 26, 2024

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

DECA News

Introducing the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 23, 2024

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2024-2025 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 Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 23, 2024

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2023-2024 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Austin, TX.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 23, 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Austin, TX.

Conferences

Ways to Reflect on the CDECA ICDC Experience

Apr 23, 2024

Whether you’re aiming glass or looking to expand your network, Collegiate DECA ICDC has it all. But what’s next when it all wraps up, and the closing session ends? Here are some things that you can do after the closing session ends.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Nepo-Baby or Legit Candidate?

Apr 22, 2024

Step into the role of a consultant hired by the president of Grand Grocery, a privately held supermarket chain with over 300 locations in one state. The president has hired you to help with succession planning after a sudden decision to retire.