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On the Horizon: Gauging Your Fit for DECA Executive Office

Jan 1, 2024

Are you looking for a way to grow in leadership and serve thousands of members? Do you have a passion for spreading the benefits of DECA? If this sounds like you, keep reading to find out if an Executive Officer position is the right fit for you.

Chapter Strategy

Preparing DECA's Next Generation

Jan 1, 2024

As we celebrate the involvement of the next DECA generation, let's take a closer look at the unique opportunities and considerations we can provide for our future emerging leaders.

Chapter Strategy

Your Blueprint for Mastering Chapter Collaboration

Jan 1, 2024

Ever thought about working with other chapters to plan events and expand your leadership? Boost your leadership and plan exciting collaborative chapter events with these five steps.

Leadership

Exploring the Benefits of DECA’s Leadership Styles

Jan 1, 2024

DECA leadership styles are important for personal and professional development as they provide a framework for self-understanding, team collaboration, adaptability, effective communication and career planning.

Career Insights

Powering Up for The New Year

Jan 1, 2024

Acquiring power skills can alter the trajectory of your high school years and your subsequent collegiate experience and professional life. Prepare to enter your ‘power’ era—by honing the skills to get there.

Spotlights

Community Involvement During the Holiday Season

Dec 26, 2023

One of the best things to do during the holiday season is to help others in your community. See how Edmond North DECA organizes a school-wide project that helps families during the holiday season every year.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: An Ethical Partnership?

Dec 25, 2023

Step into the role of the director of partnerships at Body Positivity Society, a nonprofit organization that educates and promotes body positivity. The executive director wants you to analyze whether to accept a generous bid for partnership from a national apparel chain.

Spotlights

Expanding Your Chapter's Reach to Elementary Schools

Dec 21, 2023

Have you ever considered expanding the idea of "career readiness" to local elementary schools in your area? This innovative approach allows your chapter to engage with elementary schools in a creative way.

DECA News

Announcing DECA's 2023-2024 Chapter Campaign Winners

Dec 19, 2023

DECA members are experiencing the difference, with an impressive number of chapters completing their campaign goals. Congratulations to all the chapters that participated in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns!

Spotlights

Elevate Your DECA Written Event: 5 Tips to Make Your Presentation Unforgettable

Dec 18, 2023

As we get ready for another exciting year of DECA competition, written event preparation is in full swing! From document aesthetics to judge adaptation, learn how to level up your DECA written presentations to make a memorable impact.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Learn a Foreign Language Month

Dec 18, 2023

Step into the role of the marketing communications specialist for Speak Now, a subscription-based language learning app. The senior vice president wants you to create messaging that will inform the public that December is “Learn a Foreign Language Month” and persuade them to use Speak Now.

Career Insights

10 Trends to Watch in 2024

Dec 15, 2023

DECA members always look for ways to learn more throughout their DECA experience. As we enter the 2024 calendar year, dive into the projected top trends that companies and consumers think will take the world by storm.

Compete

Compete in Session One of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game

Aug 25, 2025

Collegiate DECA members are invited to participate in the first round of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) beginning on September 8, 2025.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Troubles in the Drive-Thru

Aug 25, 2025

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.

Chapter Strategy

Level Up with the Collegiate DECA Passport Program

Aug 25, 2025

Want to level up your skills? Look no further than the Collegiate DECA Passport program! It’s your roadmap to try new things, grow professionally and make your DECA journey more than a competition.

Conferences

Enhance Your Collegiate DECA ICDC Experience with the Thunder Over Louisville

Aug 22, 2025

Since 1988, Thunder Over Louisville has served as the official opening session for the Kentucky Derby season, and we are so excited to incorporate it into this year’s #CDECAICDC experience.

Chapter Strategy

4 Strategies to Elevate Your DECA Association or Chapter Brand

Aug 20, 2025

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.

Spotlights

From Small Chapter to Big Impact

Aug 19, 2025

Learn how to grow your small chapter while building strong connections, creating meaningful opportunities and turning your size into your greatest advantage!

Spotlights

How to Host the Ultimate First DECA Meeting: Engage, Excite, Enroll

Aug 18, 2025

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.

Chapter Strategy

Go The Extra with the Collegiate DECA Membership Recruitment Toolkit

Aug 18, 2025

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

Case Study of the Week: College is Expensive!

Aug 18, 2025

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.

Partners

DECA AT&T Project 2024-2025: Impactful Mentorship Opportunities

Aug 13, 2025

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.

Chapter Strategy

Go The Extra with the Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program

Aug 13, 2025

Go the Extra and stand out through the Leadership Passport Program! The Leadership Passport Program encourages members to plan activities and participate in events that enhance the member experience.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Investing in Smart Carts

Aug 11, 2025

Step into the role of the general manager for Valley Grocery, a large grocery store. The owner of the store wants you to analyze the possible economic benefits and risks of investing in new smart shopping carts.

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Spotlights

GCU Collegiate DECA Walks to End Epilepsy

Jan 31, 2024

Collegiate DECA GCU has historically participated in many charitable fundraisers and activities. We specifically target community service activities that support causes that affect our members and causes in which our members have a philanthropic interest.

Spotlights

DECA from a Law School Prospect

Jan 30, 2024

Although my trajectory does not lead me toward the traditional business landscape, I am grateful for the skills that DECA has helped me unearth and cultivate in preparation for my legal future.

Spotlights

Setting Sail as Southwest Minnesota Collegiate DECA's VP

Jan 30, 2024

My role as Vice President is not just a title; it's a personal commitment to inspire, guide and empower. Let’s set sail on this leadership journey and chart a course toward a future of collective achievement and prosperity.

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!