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DECA Goes Lean in Entrepreneurship

Jul 28, 2015

DECA will begin using new terminology and outlines in many of its Entrepreneurship Events.

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5 Tips for Taking On the DECA Competition

May 6, 2015

Hear how one member took advantage of their ICDC experience to gather competition tips from other international competitors.

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Competition Tips from ICDC Qualifiers

Apr 7, 2015

Ever wondered how students who compete at ICDC do so well and make it to the international conference? We took to the halls of ICDC to find out! Here are some inside tips from competitors on how to best prepare for competition and make it to ICDC!

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2014-2015

Mar 23, 2015

Congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients.

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Don't Get Flustered Over Your DECA Cluster Exam

Jan 9, 2015

Are you feeling flustered about your cluster exams? Though they are often overlooked, these exams can make or break your chance at winning in competition.

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7 Tips to Help You Ace Your Role-play

Jan 9, 2015

Don't be scared of DECA role-plays! Instead, prepare for them with these awesome tips.

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DECA's Written and Prepared Events Support Project-based Learning

Sep 1, 2014

DECA advisors are first and foremost, classroom teachers. DECA’s written and prepared events are used by advisors as authentic learning experiences to help students learn and develop skills outlined in the curriculum.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2013-2014

Mar 31, 2014

Congratulations to the DECA members and advisors who received scholarships this year!

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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.

Leadership

From Umm to Aha! Tools That Help You Speak Clearly and Confidently

Oct 2, 2025

Let’s face it, speaking in public can be scary. Even professionals still feel nervous at times! The real question is, what tools are available to help turn those nerves into power? Learn more in this article.

Leadership

The Business of Basketball: NBA Lessons for DECA Leaders

Oct 1, 2025

With a global reach and billions in revenue, the NBA is a business powerhouse. For people involved in DECA, there’s real value in understanding how the world of the NBA and basketball highly connects to the world of business.

Career Insights

Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Price: How Fall Flavors Fuel the Economy

Oct 1, 2025

Pumpkin spice is a cultural phenomenon generating millions. For DECA members, it’s a reminder that creativity, consumer psychology and timing can turn a small idea into a spice-tacular business case.

Chapter Strategy

Scroll-Stopping Chapter Branding: How to Win on Social Media

Oct 1, 2025

Your social media is more than a feed; it’s your chapter’s brand. And building that brand doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s how to make your content stand out.

Career Insights

Finding Success Through DECA’s Career Clusters

Oct 1, 2025

When you view career exploration as an adventure, the process becomes exciting. DECA’s five career clusters offer a simple way to begin that journey and help you find a path that aligns with your interests and aspirations.

Chapter Strategy

Chapter Socials for the Fall Season

Oct 1, 2025

It’s the perfect time to start celebrating fall and fall into some chapter socials that will get your members involved and networking! You never know how the connections you build now will impact your future.

Conferences

Networking with Purpose: How to Maximize Your Time at Engage

Oct 1, 2025

You’ve heard it before: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” When it comes to getting a job, that phrase holds weight. But when it comes to keeping a job, that’s where your knowledge, skills and results will carry you.

Conferences

Unlock Career Paths with Engage EduTOURS

Sep 30, 2025

CDECA’s Engage challenges members to understand their career interests, skills and experiences. During the conference, members have the opportunity to attend an EduTOUR of a thriving Tampa business.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Reduce, Reuse or Recycle - Hotel Renovations

Sep 29, 2025

Step into the role of the general manager of Lilac Inn, an independent hotel property in a city of 30,000 people. The owner wants you to identify waste redirection opportunities that could lead to a better brand image.

Career Insights

The Nitro Bar: A Coffee Cart turned Famous $4.5M Brand

Sep 29, 2025

In honor of National Coffee Day, here’s a Rhode Island success story that shows how smart marketing can transform a business from a coffee cart to a viral sensation.

Spotlights

Collegiate DECA's Newest Member: Indy 500 Winner Alex Palou

Sep 25, 2025

On September 10th, Butler University DECA hosted a landmark event on campus: it welcomed 2025 Indy 500 champion and four-time IndyCar Series titleholder Alex Palou as he became a professional chapter member.

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Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Chapters of the Month

Sep 24, 2025

This year, everyone is excited to Go The Extra, and we’re excited to see how you do it! Read more about each Chapter of the Month and what makes them stand out on campus.

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POB DECA Is Stronger Together

Dec 8, 2022

One amazing aspect of DECA is supporting  causes that positively impact the community and change the course of people's lives. Throughout the month of October POB DECA partnered with Stacy's Warriors, a local breast cancer charity, to raise over $9,000.

DECA News

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Industry Trends

Dec 6, 2022

College and career partners discuss the current and future industry forecasts as well as trends that are changing the landscape.

DECA News

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: College + Career Readiness

Dec 6, 2022

College and career partners discuss how we can master the DECA member experience by aligning with workforce needs, delivering real industry experience and developing skills necessary for college and career success.

DECA News

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Fueling the Talent Pipeline

Dec 6, 2022

College and career partners discuss how DECA and industry partners can work with educators to build a successful talent pipeline and utilize DECA members to fill voids within the workplace.

DECA News

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Making a Difference

Dec 6, 2022

College and career partners worked to translate key findings into actionable objectives to continue the conversation and increase industry involvement with DECA.

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Collegiate DECA 2022 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners

Dec 6, 2022

This year, 112 Collegiate DECA members participated in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition, sponsored by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters. Congratulations to the top three performers!

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: December 2022

Dec 6, 2022

Check out what you missed on the December 2022 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Career Insights

Preparing for Your Future Career Starts Today

Dec 5, 2022

During the Ultimate DECA Power Trip, the Executive Officer Team attended the first ever DECA Workforce Development Summit. Members of DECA’s National Advisory Board gathered to discuss the future of employment and industry across the business world.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Turning a Hobby into a Business

Dec 5, 2022

Step into the role of a small business consultant. You will meet with an entrepreneur to discuss the initial steps that must be completed or researched before the entrepreneur markets the new business.

Career Insights

Why Cross-cultural Fluency Is Among Today’s Most Sought-after Workplace Skills

Dec 1, 2022

As Head of Career Services at the international hospitality school Les Roches, Stephanie Ruiz has conversations every day with potential employers for students. She explains why these employers now place cross-cultural fluency among their most in-demand skills.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA 2022-2023 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Nov 29, 2022

DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

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DECA Fundraising: Thinking Outside of the Box

Nov 28, 2022

Interested in learning how your chapter can increase its fundraising events? Read about Cypress Bay DECA's largest fundraiser of the year—snack boxes—and the impact it has on the student body.