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Congratulations to the 2025-26 Invest Real World Ready Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and Invest are excited to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Real World Ready Challenge.
5 Takeaways from the IBM "Teaching AI With Confidence" Webinar
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's 2026 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced
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.
Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Jaclyn Tannazzo
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: Learning About Money Markets
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.
You’re an Association Officer! Now What?
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.
Philanthropy with Flair: FUNdraising Your Chapter Will Love
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.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Why Women in Business Must Keep Going
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.
Consumers Leaning into St. Patrick’s Day in 2026 as Holiday Spending Climbs
Consumers have been upping the ante on St. Patrick’s Day lately, with more coming out to celebrate over the past several years. Read on for more about plans for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration, spending and more.
How Gen Z is Reshaping the Workforce
For decades, the workplace followed a familiar formula, but as Gen Z enters the workforce, that formula is rapidly evolving. Raised in a digital-first world, Gen Z is reshaping how companies hire, manage and retain talent.
Celebrating the Win: How to Celebrate and Prepare for the College Experience
The best way to enjoy your college acceptance is to celebrate the moment, thank the people who helped along the way and begin preparing for the opportunities that lie ahead.
Behind the Scenes of the West Forsyth DECA Playbook
West Forsyth DECA’s high-energy DECA Playbook delivers quick, powerful coaching tips to help members succeed. Through engaging weekly videos, officers and leaders turn big goals into winning plays for the entire chapter.
Keeping Up Virtually: Joining Collegiate DECA Virtual Calls
Do you miss meeting other members between conferences? Well, look no further than joining our Virtual Calls throughout the year! Collegiate DECA hosts a variety of calls throughout the year that allow you to stay up-to-date, meet fellow members and have fun.
“Glow” The Extra: Reacting to Labor Economics
For DECA members, the nuclear industry is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a field where the impact is measurable and the opportunities are multiplying. Whether you’re crunching numbers, leading teams or shaping strategy, there’s a place for you here.
DECA & The Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrate 45 Years of Partnership
This collaboration has empowered generations of emerging leaders to make a real difference in their communities while supporting groundbreaking research, care and advocacy for individuals and families living with neuromuscular diseases.
Collegiate DECA Member and Chapter of the Month Recognition Opportunities
This year, everyone is excited to Go The Extra, and we’re excited to see how you and your chapters do it! Submit you, your chapter, another individual or another chapter for our Member of the Month or Chapter of the Month opportunity.
Compete in Session One of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game
Collegiate DECA members are invited to participate in the first round of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) beginning on September 8, 2025.
Case Study of the Week: Troubles in the Drive-Thru
Step into the role of a general manager for Better Burger, a fast food restaurant with two drive thru lanes. The district manager wants you to suggest methods to handle complaints about new technology in the drive thru.
Level Up with the Collegiate DECA Passport Program
Want to level up your skills? Look no further than the Collegiate DECA Passport program! It’s your roadmap to try new things, grow professionally and make your DECA journey more than a competition.
Enhance Your Collegiate DECA ICDC Experience with the Thunder Over Louisville
Since 1988, Thunder Over Louisville has served as the official opening session for the Kentucky Derby season, and we are so excited to incorporate it into this year’s #CDECAICDC experience.
4 Strategies to Elevate Your DECA Association or Chapter Brand
A strong brand not only attracts new members but also energizes current ones, engages partners, and positions your chapter or association as a leader in preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.
From Small Chapter to Big Impact
Learn how to grow your small chapter while building strong connections, creating meaningful opportunities and turning your size into your greatest advantage!
How to Host the Ultimate First DECA Meeting: Engage, Excite, Enroll
Your first DECA meeting sets the tone for the year. Start with energy, make leadership personal and get everyone moving. When members feel connected and excited from day one, they'll want to stick around.
Go The Extra with the Collegiate DECA Membership Recruitment Toolkit
Ready to Go The Extra this recruitment season? We've got you covered with DECA’s Membership Recruitment Toolkit, packed with resources to help your chapter succeed this back-to-school season!
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Case Study of the Week: The Needs for Starting a New Business
Step into the role of an entrepreneur excited about a new venture idea. A small business advisor has listened to your initial ideas and has requested additional information about your venture idea, The Tool School.
Announcing the 2024 NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.
Announcing the 2023-2024 Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2023-2024 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) advancing to final competition during DECA's International Career Development Conference.
Case Study of the Week: To Rent or To Buy
Step into the role of a real estate agent. A client is having a difficult time deciding whether to rent or buy a home and has asked for your input.
Testing Tips for Collegiate DECA Competitive Success
Collegiate DECA competitive event testing can be difficult. With so many questions in so little time, here are some tips and tricks to approach exam practice and CDECA ICDC testing.
The Nuances of Networking: A Conversation with Mr. Thom Coats
Maximize your networking potential with Professor Thom Coats' three-step approach: meet, converse and follow up. From polished LinkedIn profiles to shared meals, embrace continuous connection beyond conferences for lasting professional success.
Enhancing Community Engagement
This article emphasizes how members can become more involved in the community. This includes partnering locally, organizing community service projects and collaborating with other student organizations.
Tips for Creating Goals
Setting and achieving goals can be difficult and requires consistency, determination and a willingness to return from failure. Whether you want to learn to cook or start a business, creating goals is necessary.
Raising Voices for DECA: Legislative Advocacy
Washington DECA state officers kicked off CTE month with our annual Legislative Advocacy Day. We visited Washington’s state capitol in Olympia to advocate for DECA alongside state officers from seven other CTSOs.
Three Underrated Powers of Mentorship
Mentorship is a valuable tool, but many of its benefits are often overlooked. Arizona Collegiate DECA runs a mentorship program annually, and these are some of our biggest takeaways.
5 Study Tips for College Students
Finding effective studying strategies is key to helping you succeed in your classes and make the most of your college experience. Finding your perfect study space, effective notes, flashcards, study groups and practice tests are five things you can do to improve studying outcomes.
Creating A Sense of Community In Your Association
Arizona Collegiate DECA has focused on engagement and retention this academic year. We were able to increase our attendance at every association conference this year. Learn how we built our community in this article.
