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New Year, New Me: Crafting Your 2026 Personal Brand
The start of the new year is a great opportunity to shape your personal brand. Here are a few tips on how to start the year off on a strong note.
Congratulations to the 2025-26 DECA at the Bell Challenge Winners
BusinessU and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the DECA at the Bell Challenge for 2025-26!
Case Study of the Week: Hotel Package Pricing For Children?
Step into the role of the general manager for Hotel Jolie, a new luxury hotel set to open soon. Hotel Jolie is a deluxe family hotel resort located in a mountainous area that offers services and amenities for adults traveling with children of all ages.
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Stock Market Game ICDC Qualifiers
DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2026 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.
Exclusive Travel Discounts for DECA Members
DECA has arranged special airfare considerations for those attending DECA conferences in 2026. Check out special deals and discounts.
Go The Extra this Competition Season: Articles to Help You Stand Out
Looking to Go The Extra this competition season? Dive into these top articles on DECA's competitive events, so you can walk into competition feeling confident that you have what it takes to make it to the ICDC stage.
Where Commitment Meets Leadership: Inside Association Office
Association officers play a huge role in shaping the DECA experience for members by supporting initiatives and representing DECA with professionalism and heart. Let’s take a closer look at what being in association office is really like!
The Power of Collaboration: How Cross Promotional Partnerships Have Changed the Game
Many companies are collaborating and cross-promoting to reach wider audiences. Explore how some companies have turned this idea into significant successes for both their businesses and their audiences.
Congratulations to the Members that Achieved SBE Individual Certification
Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!
Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Bouchra Elgaou
DECA advisor Bouchra Elgaou has helped transform sustainability from an idea into a school-wide composting initiative that empowers students, strengthens community partnerships and reduces waste.
Get Ready for Round 2 of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge
The DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) is an official competitive event free to high school members and hosted by Knowledge Matters. The event is based on the Virtual Business series of simulations and offers over $20,000 in scholarship money.
Case Study of the Week: The Customer Before The Coin
Step into the role of the district manager for Jefferson Bank, each with ten branch locations in your districts. The president of the bank has asked you to create a presentation for bank employees on the importance of customer relations in response to customer complaints.
Case Study of the Week: Promoting Hot Beverages
Step into the role of the marketing communications manager for Conway’s, a drive-in fast food restaurant chain. The director of marketing wants you to inform the public of a new product line.
Size Up Your Future Employer to Boost Your Career Opportunities
Finding a match with a prospective employer is complicated and takes time. Job seekers will want to prioritize organizations that invest in their employees and provide professional development opportunities, mentorship and other benefits!
Case Study of the Week: Paid vs Unpaid Internships
Step into the roles of the director of human resources and the director of employee relations at Cromwell Realty. The president of the company wants to begin offering unpaid internships to staff open positions and wants your feedback.
Case Study of the Week: The Perks of Opening a Franchise
Step into the role of a small business consultant. A client wants to start a business and has asked you for information about franchises.
Mastering Time Management While in College
With classes, assignments, social activities and possibly a part-time job, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But fear not! We're here to help you navigate the college journey with some simple and effective time management strategies.
Unlocking Success with DECA’s Leadership Passport Progam
Searching for a way to keep your Collegiate DECA members excited and engaged? Look no further than Collegiate DECA’s Leadership Passport Program!
Your Ultimate Guide to Career Fair Success
Nervous about attending your university’s career fair this year and landing an internship or job? Here are the 6 Key Steps to preparing for Career Fair success and landing endless opportunities with the companies you meet!
One Diamond: September 2023
Check out what you missed on the September 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.
Case Study of the Week: Preventing Identity Theft
Step into the role of a financial resource consultant. Your young client is nervous about identity theft and has asked you how identity thieves obtain personal information to steal identities, actions the client can take to protect their personal information and steps to take to safely manage finances using mobile technology.
NRF Opportunities for Collegiate DECA Members
Prepare for your retail career with the National Retail Federation Foundation with these virtual events and scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship Applications 101
As you begin your scholarship profile and applications, it’s important to remember application requirements, important information and tips for submissions. Scholarships are due January 12, 2024!
Case Study of the Week: Risks vs Benefits of Drive-thrus
Step into the role of the director of operations for Shake-A-Palooza, a chain of quick service restaurants. The president of Shake-A-Palooza wants to understand how adding drive-thrus to the 20 new locations could benefit the location, sales and the customers.
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DECA Recognizes Jerry DiGiovanni with Honorary Life Membership
During two decades of service as Executive Director, Jerry displayed unwavering kindness, support and enthusiasm for the student members and advisors of Pennsylvania DECA.
Congrats to the Collegiate DECA 2023-2024 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
Introducing the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent Collegiate DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.
Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC
Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2023-2024 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Austin, TX.
Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions
Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Austin, TX.
Ways to Reflect on the CDECA ICDC Experience
Whether you’re aiming glass or looking to expand your network, Collegiate DECA ICDC has it all. But what’s next when it all wraps up, and the closing session ends? Here are some things that you can do after the closing session ends.
Case Study of the Week: Nepo-Baby or Legit Candidate?
Step into the role of a consultant hired by the president of Grand Grocery, a privately held supermarket chain with over 300 locations in one state. The president has hired you to help with succession planning after a sudden decision to retire.
Making the Most of Conferences: Your DECA ICDC Era
DECA ICDC can lay the foundation for your professional life—if you come ready to engage, learn and stretch your skills. In this article, dive into how to make the most out of your conference experience.
Case Study of the Week: Rethinking Free Shipping
Step into the role of the owner of Quilts & Linens, a small business that sells custom made quilts and other bedroom linens. Your business partner needs you to create a new shipping and returns policy that will help with skyrocketing overhead and operating costs.
Introducing the Collegiate DECA ICDC 2024 Keynote Speaker
DECA is pleased to announce that Eddie Slowikowski, will deliver the keynote during the 2024 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.
Case Study of the Week: Marketing a Partnership
Step into the role of the marketing manager for Aroon Properties, a hospitality company with over 5,000 properties. The chief marketing officer wants you to determine how to best market the company’s partnership with a national brand that will strengthen existing relations with customers.
The Secret to Success in DECA and Beyond
Never want to be stuck on a problem again? We got you. Learn a powerful method to crush any problem - from DECA, to admissions, to academics, to sports and even everyday life.
