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2022-2023 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2022-2023 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete during the DECA International Career Development Conference this spring.
Case Study of the Week: Customer Reviews for Custom Pottery
Step into the role of the owner of Custom Pottery, a small business located in a city with 300,000 people. An entrepreneurial consultant has recommended that you begin allowing and encouraging customer reviews.
Turn Your Business Idea Into a Reality
So, you’ve got an idea for a business. What next? Whether you want to start a technology company or a restaurant, there are 5 practical steps you can take to bring your idea to life and figure out the next steps.
Building Deep Customer Empathy to Solve Any Problem
Deep Customer Empathy creates shared understanding, insights and motivation to improve the lives of our customers. How do we gain this empathy? By observing people, their behaviors, patterns and environment first-hand, with a keen eye to their pain points and barriers to achieving their goal.
Opportunities that Arose from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Out of the box, creative thinking arose because of COVID. For the live events industry and specifically for EDGE, it meant shifting to remote filming kits and establishing health and safety protocols. It strengthened our client relationships and our team’s cohesiveness.
Over 1,000 DECA Members Gathered at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Washington, D.C.
From November 11-13, 2022, over 1,000 DECA student and advisor members from 32 states attended the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in the Washington, D.C. area. Congratulations to the Ultimate DECA Members and Competitive Excellence Experience top performers!
DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 44th Semi-Annual Survey of 14,500 U.S. Teens
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 44th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 14,500 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 15.8 years.
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How to Get The Edge on Member Engagement
As an organization, we want to make sure that all our members are constantly engaged in what is going on inside the world of DECA. Keeping engagement up, especially into DECA Month, is highly important to keep our members involved and engaged within the amazing organization that we’re all part of today.
One DECA: November 2022
Check out what you missed on the November 2022 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.
4 Videos to Help Discover What Kind of Work You Want to Do
Need help deciding on a potential career path or college major? Check out these helpful videos with concrete steps and reflection questions to help you discover what kind of work you want to do.
Case Study of the Week: Rewarding Customers While Increasing Sales
Step into the role of promotional director for Premiere Purchase, a consumer electronics retailer. The senior vice president has asked you to plan a special event exclusively for top-tier Premiere Points members that will result in an increase in sales.
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Non-Traditional SBE's: Unique Locations
School-based enterprises usually emerge in response to an identified need in the marketplace for a particular product or service. These two gold-certified, non-traditional SBEs are switching things up by providing their schools access to unique learning locations.
Case Study of the Week: Unsecured Data in a Child's Teddy Bear
You are to assume the roles of director of customer relations and director of public relations for BuddyCloud, a company that manufactures and markets stuffed toys for children that have unique cloud-based technology. The president of the company has asked your team to analyze a recent security breach, determine how to proceed and write an official statement from the company.
How to Get Your Share of DECA Scholarships
With $200,000 in DECA scholarships available, it's important to master your application. Use these tips to help you get started!
UWEC DECA Hosts Halloween Social
On October 25, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire DECA hosted a Halloween social.
Mayville State University DECA Finds Ways to Give Back During COVID-19
Mayville State University DECA finds ways to connect with the community through volunteering, even in the midst of a global pandemic.
100 Ideas from Collegiate DECA's Engage Conference
Check out these 100 member-generated ideas and best practices to help boost your chapter's community involvement, competition preparation, fundraising strategies and member engagement.
Collegiate DECA 2021 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners
Nearly 90 Collegiate DECA members participated in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition, sponsored by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters. Congratulations to the top three performers!
Explore Holiday Trends: Consumers Shop Sooner, Spend More
The National Retail Federation says this holiday season will have consumers shopping sooner and spending more – emphasizing the deep impact that retail has on the overall economy and highlighting the career opportunities in the industry.
Case Study of the Week: Generational Marketing at Pottery Place
You are the owner of the small business Pottery Palace. Since the business opened one year ago, you have noticed that the majority of customers are females, age 25-55 years old. While you appreciate your customers, you feel that Pottery Palace is missing out on the large population of senior citizens in the area.
Case Study of the Week: A National Chain Makes Plans for a Rural Location
You are to assume the role of district operations manager for Go-Mart. The district vice president has asked you to determine which brand of Go-Mart retail store is best for a new rural location.
How to Craft a Stand-Out Cover Letter
A cover letter is an appetizer before the main course—your resume. Like any good appetizer, it gets you excited for what is coming next!
4 Essentials for Planning Your Future Career
Regardless of what field you want to pursue a career in, there are four essential elements that need to be part of your plan.
How to Land a Dream Career in the Apartment Industry
Don't roll the dice when it comes to discovering a dynamic and rewarding career! Once considered a best-kept career secret, DECA has helped increase awareness and promote the apartment industry as one that offers a “career of choice”, not of chance.
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Skillful Solutions
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.
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.
