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Navigating College Decision Results: Next Steps For Seniors

Mar 19, 2026

From exciting senior events to college decisions, there’s a lot to keep track of in the last few months of a senior’s high school career. For those navigating the college decision period, there are a few key points to remember before graduation.

Compete

Feedback: The Ultimate Competitive Advantage

Mar 19, 2026

In DECA, feedback isn’t just commentary on a performance; it’s a foundation for improvement. The competitors who learn to analyze and apply feedback gain a long-term competitive advantage.

Career Insights

March Madness and Marketing: Why the Tournament is a Masterclass in Engagement

Mar 18, 2026

From viral social media moments to billion-dollar sponsorship deals, the March Madness tournament offers DECA students a masterclass in real-time marketing, emotional storytelling and capitalizing on cultural moments.

Spotlights

From DECA to National Brand: Abigail Goddard’s Journey

Mar 18, 2026

‍Meet Abigail, a DECA member who turned challenges into business opportunities. Through DECA, she learned how to take ideas sparked by real-life problems and shape them into ventures.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Invest Real World Ready Challenge Winners

Mar 16, 2026

DECA Inc. and Invest are excited to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Real World Ready Challenge.

Career Insights

5 Takeaways from the IBM "Teaching AI With Confidence" Webinar

Mar 16, 2026

DECA and IBM team members recently sat down for a free webinar on practical ways to connect classroom learning to real careers and help students use AI thoughtfully, responsibly and creatively.

DECA News

DECA's 2026 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced

Mar 16, 2026

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 2026 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

Chapter Strategy

Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Jaclyn Tannazzo

Mar 16, 2026

Farmingdale DECA discovered that the key to sustainable fundraising was already within their community - through a strong partnership with their local Chamber of Commerce.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Learning About Money Markets

Mar 16, 2026

Step into the role of the marketing manager at Local Bank, a bank located in a city of 40,000 people. The bank president wants you to create an informational flyer about money markets and the bank’s current promotion.

Leadership

You’re an Association Officer! Now What?

Mar 16, 2026

Whether you’re stepping into your role as an association officer right away or preparing to begin soon, you are about to embark on a journey that will shape your leadership skills, how you see yourself and your potential.

Chapter Strategy

Philanthropy with Flair: FUNdraising Your Chapter Will Love

Mar 13, 2026

The most successful DECA fundraisers are interactive, meaningful and enjoyable for members. When fundraising is both fun and purposeful, chapters gain both financial support and a stronger community atmosphere.

Leadership

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Why Women in Business Must Keep Going

Mar 13, 2026

Through organizations like DECA, young women gain the confidence, skills and resilience needed to pursue leadership and continue the work of creating more equal opportunities in business.

Compete

6 Steps to Team Competition Excellence

Feb 11, 2011

As we gear up for another year of DECA competitions some, teams are coming together for the first time while others are trying to work the kinks out from last year. When you’re competing as a team at DECA there are some key steps you’ll want to take to reach excellence.

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DECA News

Introducing the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 23, 2024

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.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 23, 2024

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.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 23, 2024

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.

Conferences

Ways to Reflect on the CDECA ICDC Experience

Apr 23, 2024

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

Case Study of the Week: Nepo-Baby or Legit Candidate?

Apr 22, 2024

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.

Conferences

Making the Most of Conferences: Your DECA ICDC Era

Apr 17, 2024

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

Case Study of the Week: Rethinking Free Shipping

Apr 15, 2024

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.

Conferences

Introducing the Collegiate DECA ICDC 2024 Keynote Speaker

Apr 9, 2024

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

Case Study of the Week: Marketing a Partnership

Apr 8, 2024

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.

Career Insights

The Secret to Success in DECA and Beyond

Apr 1, 2024

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.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2024 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Apr 1, 2024

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 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: Methods to Collect Customer Data

Apr 1, 2024

Step into the role of the marketing research specialist for Mark-it, a big box retail chain. The director of merchandising wants you to create a survey to collect merchandising data from customers.