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The Best Leaders Go The Extra—Starting In The Summer
The summer months offer the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your goals before the school year kicks into high gear. Here are some tips to help you start your officer term off strong!
Level Up This Summer: The Strength of Volunteering
Leadership doesn't end when the school year does, and neither should your impact. Volunteering is one of the most fulfilling ways to level up as a student, leader and citizen.
Finish Strong, Start Stronger: Carrying This Year’s DECA Lessons into the Future
It’s time to reflect on all you’ve accomplished—and more importantly, what you’ve learned. As summer begins, you’re presented with an opportunity: to take those lessons and use them to fuel what’s next.
Case Study of the Week: Redesigning All-Star Weekend
Step into the role of the director of public relations for the NBA. The senior vice president wants you to redesign the NBA All-Star weekend to create fan interest and increase return-on-investment for sponsors.
Download ICDC 2025 Certificates and Competitor Performance Reports
Learn how to download certificates and competitive event performance reports from DECA's 2025 Collegiate and High School International Career Development Conferences.
Your Guide to Understanding DECA ICDC's Competitive Event Process and Performance Reports
If you're looking for more information on DECA's International Career Development Conference competitive events process and performance reports, look no further! Explore these frequently asked questions and answers.
Case Study of the Week: Creating a Ring of Champions
Step into the role of the owner of Smokers Ring, a company that makes barbeque smokers. Your business partner wants you to design a Smokers Ring customer community to build the brand.
Farewell from Your 2024-2025 High School Division Executive Officers
As we bid farewell as your 2024-2025 High School Executive Officer Team, we want to thank you for trusting us throughout this term. Because of you, we were able to #BeTheOne.
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the following chapters selected to receive the VBC–DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
DECA Earns Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE
DECA Inc. has earned recognition from ASAE with a 2025 Gold Circle Award in the Video category. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership and communications award.
Case Study of the Week: Incentive to Return to Office
Step into the role of the director of human resources for Smart Venture. The president would like you to examine the current total rewards system and create an incentive for employees to return to working in the office.
Congratulations to the Top Teams in the 2025 Non-competitive Stock Market Game
DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the top teams in the 2025 Non-competitive Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.
The Business of the Olympics
The Olympics. An event, a competition, a show. While millions tune in to the most prestigious athletic contests in the world, few can see the business behind the scenes. This article will delve into the business side of the Olympics, from margins to media.
Download the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Guide
The Collegiate DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, learn about virtual challenges and access competitive event guidelines.
Connect with Collegiate DECA Calls
Are you seeking ways to interact with Collegiate DECA members outside conferences? Learn how to grow and network by joining one of our three tailored virtual Collegiate Calls during the 2024-2025 DECA year.
Planning Fall 2024 Recruitment
As the academic year kicks off and recruitment events begin for the fall semester, it is important to outline your chapter's recruitment plan and strategy. Here are some things to consider as the semester quickly approaches.
Breaking Down How to Get Involved on Campus
Starting college can feel like stepping into a whole new world. From registered student organizations (RSOs) to Greek life, there can be a lot to take in. Let's break down each of these and why you might want to join them.
Be The One: The Collegiate DECA Program of Leadership
Your Collegiate DECA Executive Officer team is excited to announce our 2024-2025 Program of Leadership. Focus areas for the Collegiate division include leadership development, member engagement and member recruitment.
#DECAATTProject 2023-2024: Impactful Mentorship Opportunities
Through a decade-long collaboration with AT&T, the #DECAATTProject continues to prepare students for life after high school by providing AT&T mentors and college and career readiness experiences.
Watch Now: Join Collegiate DECA Video
Joining Collegiate DECA is the first step you can take towards achieving your goals and realizing your greatest potential. It's time to step up, stand out and Be The One who makes a difference.
Three Strategies for Enhancing Communication in Leadership Teams
As we plan for the academic year, it is important to consider the team's dynamic. The goals that you and your team have lined up can’t be accomplished without successful communication, and it is vital to establish clear expectations early on.
What Does it Mean to BE THE ONE?
Every DECA theme has a hidden meaning that inspires emerging leaders worldwide. How can we dissect this year’s theme, BE THE ONE? What does it mean, and what mindset should we use to proceed with this upcoming year?
9 Tips for Incoming College Freshmen
Starting college is an exciting and transformative period, and the experiences and skills you gain will set the foundation for your future success. Here are some tips to help you be the one in your freshman year.
Founding a Collegiate DECA Chapter: Blueprints for Success
Dreaming of joining the founders' circle within Collegiate DECA? There's no better time than now to embark on this unique and rewarding journey.
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From Click to Cart: Shop DECA Behind The Scenes
How often do you wear DECA merch? If you’re like most members, the DECA diamond is a staple in your wardrobe. Keep reading if you’ve ever been curious about how your favorite shirt, water bottle or sling pack makes its way from concept to your front door!
7 Ways to Prepare for Your Association’s Conference
Whether you're a DECA rookie or rolling in for the fourth time, it's prime time to up your success game. Navigating a conference takes preparation, so let's dive into some things to remember as you gear up for the upcoming event hosted by your Association.
Stepping Up to Lead in DECA
Why should you lead in DECA? Unlock your potential and learn about leadership roles in DECA here. Explore all kinds of DECA leadership and your opportunities to get involved.
Member Engagement: Preparing for a New Year
Now that it’s December, it’s time for our advisors, members and officer teams to start preparing for competition season. With the academic year of 2023-2024 halfway through, here’s a list of ideas for member engagement and what to consider planning for.
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip: Do We Have a DECA Deal?
'Do We Have a DECA Deal?' isn't just a game - it's a catalyst for innovation, pushing members to think on their feet and unleash creativity. Envision unsellable items, transform negatives into positives and compete in a tournament-style challenge. Are you ready to discover untapped potential?
How Decatur DECA is Empowering Future Leaders through The Career Club
After recognizing the lackluster college and career readiness program offered at Decatur, three officers decided to create The Career Club, an all-in-one career exploration database and community that aims to provide students with tactical resources and mentorship to take charge of their futures!
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip: Not a Problem
Kentucky DECA hosted a workshop called “Not A Problem.” Participants were split into teams and given a silly marketing problem to solve. Then, team members brainstormed a sales pitch with which to convince our panel of judges that their idea would thrive in the market.
Case Study of the Week: Determining Depreciation
Step into the role of an accountant for Part-Time Ski, a jet ski rental company located lakeside. The owner of the company wants you to determine depreciation of a piece of inventory and minimum required selling price.
North Dakota Collegiate Fall Leadership Conference
Our chapter at Mayville State recently went to the Fall Leadership Conference. While at the conference, we heard speakers talk about different aspects of leadership and what leadership skills can do for you.
One Diamond: November 2023
Check out what you missed on the November 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.
The Kickstart Project: Changing the World One Student at a Time
Grayson County DECA chapter has established a career development campaign called “Kickstart.” Kickstart strives to increase leadership skills, knowledge of careers, and innovative thought through workshops incorporating rigorous, project-based activities.
Highlights from an Unforgettable Ultimate DECA Power Trip
Austin, Texas, was the beautiful host of a highly anticipated Ultimate DECA Power Trip this November 17th-19th. From exciting leadership and learning labs to a thrilling DECA after Dark, let’s hear what some attendees thought of this iconic conference.
