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Activate Your Chapter Early for Exclusive Competitive Event Benefits
Activate your chapter by September 30, 2025 to receive a free digital download of competition resources to help your chapter prepare for competition this year.
Compete in the DECA Stock Market Game
DECA members are invited to participate in the DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) beginning on September 8, 2025.
Case Study of the Week: Troubles in the Drive-Thru
Step into the role of a general manager for Better Burger, a fast food restaurant with two drive thru lanes. The district manager wants you to suggest methods to handle complaints about new technology in the drive thru.
Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Sean Lewis
Sean Lewis, DECA advisor and marketing teacher at Hillgrove High School in Georgia, has built a thriving chapter by blending classroom instruction with real-world business experiences.
8 Ways To Use the Membership Video for Back-to-School Recruitment
Discover eight ways members are using the 2025-26 DECA membership video during their events and meetings this back-to-school season and get ideas for your own chapter!
4 Strategies to Elevate Your DECA Association or Chapter Brand
A strong brand not only attracts new members but also energizes current ones, engages partners, and positions your chapter or association as a leader in preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.
Meet the 2025-2026 DECA Content Creators
The DECA Inc. Communications team is excited to announce the 2025-2026 DECA Content Creators! Team members will help grow the DECA brand by showcasing their unique DECA experience.
From Small Chapter to Big Impact
Learn how to grow your small chapter while building strong connections, creating meaningful opportunities and turning your size into your greatest advantage!
How to Host the Ultimate First DECA Meeting: Engage, Excite, Enroll
Your first DECA meeting sets the tone for the year. Start with energy, make leadership personal and get everyone moving. When members feel connected and excited from day one, they'll want to stick around.
Go The Extra with DECA's Membership Recruitment Toolkit
Ready to Go The Extra this recruitment season? We've got you covered with DECA’s Membership Recruitment Toolkit, packed with resources to help your chapter succeed this back-to-school season!
Case Study of the Week: College is Expensive!
Step into the role of a financial advisor meeting with a new client. The client wants you to explain financial responsibilities that should be of concern at this stage in life.
DECA AT&T Project 2024-2025: Impactful Mentorship Opportunities
Through a decade-long collaboration with AT&T, the DECA AT&T Project continues to prepare students for life after high school by providing AT&T mentors and college and career readiness experiences.
Thank You Collegiate DECA: A Parting Letter from Your 2024-2025 Executive Officers
The 2024-2025 Executive Officer Team extends a heartfelt thank you to all Collegiate DECA members who demonstrated excellence in leadership, competition and beyond this year. Hear from your outgoing executive officers and discover what’s next in our journey towards a brighter future for our division.
Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions
Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in San Francisco, CA.
How to Bring Excitement to your Classroom this Financial Literacy Month
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.
Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Finalists
Congratulations to the competitive event finalists from Collegiate DECA's 2025 International Career Development Conference in San Francisco, CA.
Case Study of the Week: SMOKE IN THE KITCHEN!
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.
Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service
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 for their years of service to Collegiate DECA.
Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC
Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2024-2025 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in San Francisco, CA.
DECA Doesn’t End After High School: Meet the Students Continuing Their Journeys
As the school year comes to a close, high school seniors may feel like their time with DECA is coming to an end. But what if that’s just the beginning? Meet a group of students who have seamlessly transitioned into Collegiate DECA, continuing their journeys and forging their paths to success.
Does DECA End After High School? How Collegiate DECA Prepares You for the Future
With endless opportunities, Collegiate DECA welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and majors, providing a platform to continue evolving as emerging leaders. Whether you're looking to enhance your career or explore new possibilities, DECA is where you can thrive.
Social Media to the Sky Beyond DECA
You occasionally practice your online marketing skills by participating in the various DECA social media campaigns. Learn how you can translate them into your career.
Your DECA Era Is Not Over
As this year in DECA wraps up, it is easy to let the connections you made fade. Read on to learn why your connections matter, how to keep them and why starting now sets you up for future success.
Understanding Business Compliance
Business compliance is about creating a responsible, ethical and sustainable organization. As emerging leaders, DECA members should take the time to learn about compliance now to ensure they are prepared for the challenges of the professional world.
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Senioritis Smackdown
As our DECA seniors’ final months of high school approach, a severe case of senioritis is in the air. But fear not, seniors, here are some helpful strategies to beat senioritis and come out on top!
Unwrapping the Power of Packaging: How Packaging Makes or Breaks Branding
Ever wonder how packaging impacts the way products are marketed? Read this article to dive into the world of packaging and uncover Its impact on your shopping journey!
Leadership Illuminated: Must-Read Books for DECA Members
DECA members can experience the difference in their leadership journey by immersing themselves in these insightful books. As the pages turn, the wisdom gained from these books can guide DECA members on their path to becoming exceptional leaders.
One Diamond: February 2024
Check out what you missed on the February 2024 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.
Announcing the 2024 NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge.
Case Study of the Week: The Needs for Starting a New Business
Step into the role of an entrepreneur excited about a new venture idea. A small business advisor has listened to your initial ideas and has requested additional information about your venture idea, The Tool School.
Announcing the 2024 NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.
Announcing the 2023-2024 Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2023-2024 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) advancing to final competition during DECA's International Career Development Conference.
Case Study of the Week: To Rent or To Buy
Step into the role of a real estate agent. A client is having a difficult time deciding whether to rent or buy a home and has asked for your input.
Testing Tips for Collegiate DECA Competitive Success
Collegiate DECA competitive event testing can be difficult. With so many questions in so little time, here are some tips and tricks to approach exam practice and CDECA ICDC testing.
The Nuances of Networking: A Conversation with Mr. Thom Coats
Maximize your networking potential with Professor Thom Coats' three-step approach: meet, converse and follow up. From polished LinkedIn profiles to shared meals, embrace continuous connection beyond conferences for lasting professional success.
Enhancing Community Engagement
This article emphasizes how members can become more involved in the community. This includes partnering locally, organizing community service projects and collaborating with other student organizations.
