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Announcing the 2025 Invest Innovation in Action Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and Invest are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Innovation in Action: Driving Next Gen to Insurance Careers Challenge.
DECA's 2025 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced
February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2025 DECA Advocacy Campaign.
Case Study of the Week: WHO CARES ABOUT MY CREDIT SCORE?!
Step into the role of a financial advisor. A client does not understand why a credit report and credit score are needed to secure an automobile loan and needs you to explain.
What to Know About the Consumer in 2025
Last year, consumers proved their resiliency yet again, demonstrating a willingness and ability to spend in the face of inflation, higher interest rates and more. And looking ahead, consumers continue to face an uncertain environment.
Case Study of the Week: Pausing Operations to Strengthen Customer Service
Step into the role of an operations assistant for Blue Ribbon Gifts. A customer service employee wants you to explain how a pause in order fulfillment can be communicated as positive customer relations to those complaining.
Congratulations to the Top Teams in the 2025 MDA Disability is Diversity Challenge
DECA and MDA are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Disability is Diversity Challenge.
Congratulations to the 2025 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners
DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.
DECA ICDC: Things to Do in Orlando
Deciding what to do and where to eat in a new city can be tricky—but don’t worry! DECA has handpicked a collection of local gems for you to discover in Orlando.
Announcing the 2025 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 2025 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.
Case Study of the Week: Elevating the Customer Experience During Air Travel
Step into the role of the director of customer experience for Royal Airways. The chief marketing officer wants you to create a customer amenity kit for both domestic and international flights that will elevate the customer experience.
From the Desk: Member Tips on Ways to Be the One
Be the One isn’t just a theme; it’s a reminder of our goal as DECA members. In this article, hear tips from our members on how to embody this year’s theme during competition season!
Exploring the Emerging Leader Series Academies
Competition is not the only way to attend DECA ICDC. You can also travel to Orlando, FL, as an attendee of an Academy. Check out this article to explore the different ICDC academies!
Compete in Session One of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game
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: 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.
Level Up with the Collegiate DECA Passport Program
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.
Enhance Your Collegiate DECA ICDC Experience with the Thunder Over Louisville
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.
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.
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 the Collegiate DECA 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.
Go The Extra with the Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program
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: Investing in Smart Carts
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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Congratulations to the DECA at the Bell Challenge 2023-2024 Winners
BusinessU and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the DECA at the Bell Challenge for 2023-2024!
The Importance of Advocating for CTE and DECA
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!
Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2023-2024 Winners
Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2023-2024!
Case Study of the Week: Justifiable Loans
Step into the role of a loan officer at Trust Bank. A customer has asked you to explain why certain loans are justifiable and others are not.
Choosing Your College: A Guide Beyond Rankings
The quest for the ideal university surpasses surface-level criteria. Reflect on your academic, personal and professional goals, and prioritize experiences that resonate with your vision for the future.
Merging Community Service with Networking
At the annual Michigan Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference, MI Collegiate DECA merged community service with networking by participating in a tie blanket craft with glowing reviews post-conference.
From DECA Challenge to Changemakers: Angels Among Us
Inspired by a DECA challenge, a group of Lebanon Trail DECA students transformed their marketing skills into a force for good, founding 'Angels Among Us.' Fueled by a passion to make a difference, these young changemakers are creating waves of change in the DECA community.
Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age
It's no surprise that new technologies have impacted the course of entrepreneurship and various start-up businesses. The digital age has forever changed how entrepreneurship is approached.
BLC DECA Shines Through FutureSolvers Competition
Through a local business competition opportunity, Bethany Lutheran College DECA Chapter was able to get in extra practice for future DECA competitions and make great memories in the process!
Congratulations to the DECA Stock Market Game 2024 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2024 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.
Why Starting a Collegiate DECA Chapter is Worth It
Starting a Collegiate DECA chapter is a challenging yet rewarding experience. Learn more about the Collegiate DECA chapter recently founded at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Case Study of the Week: Menu Creation
Step into the role of the manager of Café on the Square, a full-service restaurant set to open later this year. The owner of the restaurant wants you to determine necessary information needed on the restaurant menu.
