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10 Free Things To Do in D.C. & Arlington

Sep 15, 2025

Discover 10 fun & free things your chapter can do this November while visiting D.C. and Arlington for the Ultimate DECA Power Trip.

Chapter Strategy

Three Hats, One Head: Balancing School, Work and DECA

Sep 10, 2025

Between classes, jobs and DECA, finding balance takes that extra effort. Here are four tips to help you effectively balance responsibilities and make the most of every opportunity! 

Chapter Strategy

How to Place a Custom Order with Shop DECA

Sep 10, 2025

Looking to personalize your DECA gear? The Shop DECA team has made creating and ordering custom merchandise for your chapter simple and easy.

College Success

Navigating Your College Decision: A Comprehensive Guide for High School Seniors

Sep 10, 2025

This comprehensive guide highlights important considerations for high school seniors that will equip and excite you for the next chapter of your life.

Compete

Go Virtual: A Guide to DECA's Online Events

Sep 9, 2025

The best part about DECA's online events? You don’t need a stage or a spotlight. With just your computer, you can take on some of DECA’s most dynamic challenges, test your business knowledge and even earn the chance to compete internationally.

Spotlights

Alumni: Tell Us Your DECA Story!

Sep 8, 2025

DECA Inc. is excited to launch a new platform for alumni to share their DECA stories, become future volunteers and get involved with their associations.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Luggage For Rent

Sep 8, 2025

Step into the role of an entrepreneur looking to develop a new project. A friend has an idea for a new business but needs help developing it into a feasible venture.

Chapter Strategy

Shop DECA FAQs & Answers

Sep 5, 2025

How do I get a new blazer patch? Can I exchange or return a blazer? What is DECA+? The Shop DECA team is here to help answer some of your most frequently asked questions about Shop DECA products and processes.

DECA News

DECA and the NRF Foundation Celebrate 30 Years of Partnership

Sep 4, 2025

For three decades, DECA Inc. and the NRF Foundation have shared a powerful vision: preparing the next generation of leaders for success in retail and beyond. This year, we proudly celebrate 30 years of collaboration, innovation and student impact.

College Success

Free College & Career Planning Resources from Encourage

Sep 4, 2025

DECA is excited to kick off another year of partnership with Encourage® - a free college and career planning program designed to help members explore life after high school.

Spotlights

From the Soccer Field to the DECA Stage: Starting the Kingwood High School Chapter

Sep 3, 2025

From chasing Division 1 dreams on the soccer field to building one of Texas's fastest-growing DECA chapters, I discovered that true leadership is about more than wins. It's about finding your voice, creating community and inspiring others to rise.

Chapter Strategy

Building and Leading a Strong Officer Team

Sep 3, 2025

Building a strong DECA officer team takes effort, but it can make all the difference in a chapter's success. Explore the values that build a strong chapter officer team!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2019-2020 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

Apr 23, 2020

DECA congratulates the following top-ranking teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

Compete

Calming Competition Day Nerves

Apr 16, 2020

Already thinking ahead to your next DECA competition? Despite all the preparation in the world, it’s hard not to feel nervous when you step into the exam room or begin solving the case study! Here are some tips to enter your next competition with confidence.

Leadership

7 Ways to Perfect your Instagram

Apr 13, 2020

Social media is a huge part of forming a brand. Whether it be a product or personal branding, an effective social media account can draw much-needed attention to what you promote. Follow the tips below to create an amazing Instagram page!

Spotlights

Rocking Out for Competitive Success

Apr 11, 2020

UT Austin's Collegiate DECA chapter officers organized a case study competition prep meeting. The officers chose an Austin original for the case study content: Austin City Limits!

Leadership

Giving and Receiving Feedback

Apr 10, 2020

Perhaps one of the hardest professional skills to develop is giving and receiving feedback. However, once you begin to give and receive feedback in a positive matter, you will become a leader worth following.

Leadership

5 Brainstorming Techniques to Produce Your Next Winning Idea

Apr 9, 2020

Whether you’re writing a paper, creating a project or preparing for a role-play, generating ideas is often the toughest part. Read below for different techniques you can adapt to come up with your next great idea!

DECA News

DECA Announces the 2020-2021 Theme: Next Level

Apr 7, 2020

If there’s one thing that’s true about DECA members, it’s our ability to surprise you. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, we find a way to break through to the NEXT LEVEL.

Compete

The Making of Collegiate DECA's Individual and Team Case Studies

Apr 6, 2020

The Individual and Team Case Studies involve real-world industry trends that present a challenge for competitors to solve. The case study scenarios are derived from input from National Advisory Board partners, industry associations and trade journals. Read on for an inside look at how they are created.

Spotlights

A Week of Joy for a Lifetime of Hope

Apr 4, 2020

Detroit Catholic Central DECA is thrilled to have raised $18,065 - the most in the nation - benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), granting a week of joy to so many children.

Leadership

3 Books to Boost Your Leadership

Apr 2, 2020

Many correlations have been drawn between those who read and those who lead. Here are three of my favorite leadership-oriented books to help occupy your time.

Compete

Presentation Anxiety and How to Overcome It

Mar 26, 2020

You hear the words “presentation” and immediately your heart starts to race. We’ve all been there right? Most of us need a bit more training on calming those fears when presenting to a room of people. You are not alone in this fear and we are here to help ease the presentation anxiety.

DECA News

Jacklyn J. Schiller Receives DECA Honorary Life Membership

Mar 20, 2020

Jacklyn J. Schiller has spent more than 30 years providing exemplary activities for career and technical students and educators through her leadership as the Minnesota DECA Chartered Association Advisor. She began her involvement with DECA as a collegiate member in 1982 and eventually served as the 1984-1985 National President for Delta Epsilon Chi.

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Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Creating a Bereavement Policy

Apr 10, 2023

Step into the role of director of human resources at Association of Vision Health, a nonprofit organization that educates and works for policies regarding eye sight and vision issues. The organization employs thirty full-time employees and five part-time employees at its headquarters office. 

Leadership

Success Books That Change You

Apr 6, 2023

Summer break is a great time for self-reflection and working to become a better leader as you continue your leadership journey! Here are a few book suggestions about changing your perspective.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 45th Semi-Annual Survey

Apr 5, 2023

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 45th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 5,600 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 16.2 years.

Leadership

Looking Back on Your Legacy

Apr 5, 2023

Many of us are reflecting on a successful year serving as a DECA leader, but how do you define that success? Looking back on and defining your legacy allows you to reminisce over the great memories and hard work you accomplished and find new ways to improve your leadership style.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2023 Marriott Foundation ICDC Travel Scholarship Recipients

Apr 4, 2023

Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is pleased to provide travel scholarships to high school DECA members to participate in the 2023 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, FL.

Career Insights

Where to Start During Tax Season

Apr 3, 2023

Earned wages, tracking hours and spending summers lifeguarding at the pool come with the inevitable: taxes. Interview with Steve Brown, CPA and Founder of Brown and Maguire CPAs, PLLC., reveals the key things to know as you file.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2023 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Apr 3, 2023

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award recipients! This award recognizes outstanding senior members for their involvement with DECA.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Encouraging Guests to Return and Spend More Money

Apr 3, 2023

Step into the role of sales manager at Covington Hotel – Blossom City, a full-service hotel located in a city of 100,000 people. The general manager of the property wants you to create a targeted email promotion that will attract past profitable customers. 

Career Insights

Pursue Your Profession

Apr 1, 2023

If you’re graduating and searching for what’s next, consider a career in residential property management. The RPM industry is hiring talented, creative and passionate people to help provide homes and create communities for 44 million Americans.

Career Insights

Understanding Credit Cards

Apr 1, 2023

Getting a credit card can seem magical—you can buy the things you want without needing cash. But if you don’t manage them correctly, credit cards can make your money disappear.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Funding Options for Small Businesses

Mar 27, 2023

Step into the role of the owner of Mobile Jewels, an online company that sells accessories for mobile phones. You were able to start the company with your savings and have used it for purchasing supplies, tools, packaging, and a lease on a small workspace. 

Spotlights

Chapter Outreach: How North Dakota Connects Chapters

Mar 22, 2023

Learn more about North Dakota DECA's 2023 Program of Leadership and chapter outreach efforts, including their Adopt-A-Chapter program, from Anika Weekes, Vice President of North Dakota DECA.