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DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters in the World for 2024-2025

Apr 26, 2025

DECA is excited to congratulate the top 10 membership chapters in the world for the 2024-2025 academic year! Thank you to all the chapters for being the one to make a difference in membership recruitment.

Partners

DECA Celebrates National Advisory Board Partners for Their Longtime Support

Apr 26, 2025

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

Conferences

Watch the DECA ICDC 2025 Grand Opening Session

Apr 26, 2025

Watch the 2025 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session on-demand.

DECA News

DECA Recognizes Donna McFadden with Honorary Life Membership

Apr 26, 2025

Donna McFadden has provided exemplary service to DECA for more than 30 years as the MA DECA Chartered Association Advisor. Her leadership, guidance, support and creative brilliance have reached DECA members and advisors at all levels.

Conferences

Will You Accept the ICDC DECA Quest Challenge?

Apr 21, 2025

When not competing or participating in academies, make the most of your #DECAICDC experience with DECA Quest! Complete challenges in the digital scavenger hunt for your chance to earn prizes.

Case Study of the Week

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.

DECA News

Get to Know the 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Executive Officers

Jul 16, 2025

During this year's Collegiate DECA ICDC in San Francisco, members elected the leaders who will serve during the 2025-2026 school year. As they gear up for an exciting year ahead, take a moment to learn more about the faces behind the blazers and the stories that brought them here.

Spotlights

How to Track Your Chapter’s Summer Goals Like a Pro

Jul 15, 2025

Summer is the perfect time to build momentum for your DECA chapter. Start small, stay organized, check in often and keep your purpose in focus to turn summer goals into real success when school starts.

Spotlights

Ingredients of Successful Chapter Leadership

Jul 15, 2025

Successful management for DECA depends on teamwork, roles, motivation, communication, flexibility, planning and leadership. These are the recipes for a successful team that can do incredible things and learn together.

Chapter Strategy

Innovative Advisors Wanted for DECA Advisor of the Week

Jul 9, 2025

Help DECA spotlight advisors from across the organization for their creative, original and effective best practices in their classroom and in their chapter.

Compete

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

Jul 8, 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.

Career Insights

Stand Out with Gratitude: Why DECA Members Should Embrace Thank-You Notes

Jul 1, 2025

Gen Z was a generation raised on texting, DMs and 24/7 connectivity. Sitting down to write a thank-you card might feel outdated or even awkward. But in the professional world, that’s exactly what makes it such a powerful move.

Chapter Strategy

From Idea to CDECA ICDC: A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching a Collegiate DECA Chapter

Jul 1, 2025

Starting a Collegiate DECA chapter might seem a lot at first, but with the right plan and the right team, it’ll become an exciting and rewarding journey. You’ll get to lead, compete, grow and build a legacy brand on your campus.

College Success

Balancing College and Collegiate DECA: Tips for Success

Jul 1, 2025

Being a Collegiate DECA member means pushing yourself to be a leader in and out of the classroom. Whether you’re juggling classes, jobs or leadership roles, staying on track takes strategy. Here are four key ways to balance both and thrive.

College Success

Excelling During Freshman Year

Jul 1, 2025

Your first year in college will be very different from anything you’ve experienced before, so make sure to enjoy your time and make the most of it. This article gives you some helpful tips for a successful first year of college.

DECA News

The Summer of DECA Quest

Jun 20, 2025

Summer of DECA is ready for takeoff! This digital scavenger hunt is packed with exciting missions and will be updated weekly throughout the summer. From catching sunsets to mapping out your 2025-2026 DECA goals, there's an adventure waiting for everyone.

Conferences

2025 Advisor Professional Learning Virtual Conference Keynote Speaker & Sessions

Jun 17, 2025

DECA is excited to share a look at the 2025 Advisor Professional Learning Virtual Conference keynote speaker and sessions. Join us on July 23-24 for two days filled with content focusing on instructional content that connects DECA to the classroom.

Spotlights

Leading with Pride: Empowering LGBTQ+ DECA Members

Jun 12, 2025

Pride Month is a chance to reflect on our progress and the work we still need to do. Whether someone is just joining DECA or stepping into a leadership role, they deserve to see that there’s a path forward for them, just as they are.

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Spotlights

The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

Jan 29, 2024

Learning business is not just about mastering financial acumen or strategic planning; it's about understanding the balance of human emotions that underlies every decision and interaction.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Generational Inclusion in the Workplace

Jan 29, 2024

Step into the role of the director of human resources at the regional headquarters of First Trust Bank. The vice president wants your input on improving organizational culture and development with a team that includes four generations.

Conferences

Learn from the Pros at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference

Jan 26, 2024

The crowd-pleasing speakers at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference bring a rush of adrenaline to the sports and entertainment marketing fields. 

Chapter Strategy

One Diamond: January 2024

Jan 25, 2024

Check out what you missed on the January 2024 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Career Insights

7 Retail Industry Predictions for 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence’s influence continues to grow, consumers demand sustainable actions and the customer experience remains more important than ever.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Adding Live-streaming as a Sales Channel

Jan 22, 2024

Step into the role of the owner of Ornamental, a small business that creates indoor and outdoor decorations. Your business partner wants you to add another sales channel and you must explain livestream shopping and how adding it would benefit the company.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: January 2024

Jan 18, 2024

Check out what you missed on the January 2024 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Spotlights

That is SO Fetch with Georgia DECA

Jan 17, 2024

Throughout your life, there will always be Mean Girls. Use this interactive and engaging workshop by the Georgia DECA team to teach members how to deal with the Reginas, the Karens, and the ins and outs of conflict resolution, all while maintaining a positive personal brand.

Spotlights

Using Your DECA Chapter to Spread Awareness

Jan 17, 2024

Learn about new and interesting ways to involve your DECA chapter in creative and inspiring community awareness efforts through Cypress Bay's Community Awareness Project, Project HOPE!

Spotlights

Skillful Solutions

Jan 16, 2024

This video will teach the skills shown to be most needed when entering the workforce: Soft Skills. Find out what they are and why they matter and learn tips for the workplace, for school and for life.

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA at the Bell Challenge 2023-2024 Winners

Jan 16, 2024

BusinessU and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the DECA at the Bell Challenge for 2023-2024!

Chapter Strategy

The Importance of Advocating for CTE and DECA

Jan 16, 2024

Each February, students and advisors raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month®. Learn how to get involved and earn recognition through DECA’s Advocacy Campaign!