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Congratulations to the Members Earning DECA's School-based Enterprise Individual Certification

Jun 14, 2023

Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!

Chapter Strategy

Incorporating Pride into Your Leadership Style

Jun 5, 2023

By incorporating the principles of pride into your leadership style, you can cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. In honor of Pride month, we’ll explore the five key parts of pride to help you become a more LGBTQ+ inclusive leader!

Conferences

Taylor Swift Would Love ELS

Jun 5, 2023

DECA ELS teaches members how to shimmer like a jewel, polish their leadership knowledge and skills, and create long-lasting connections and friendships. We all love and have seen our DECA blue, “just think of the fun things we could do” in Tysons!

Chapter Strategy

Building Tomorrow's Leaders: A Look Into Incoming Member Recruitment

Jun 5, 2023

Recruiting new members is key to building a strong foundation for your chapter and association. By taking the time to promote DECA and by connecting with teachers and other stakeholders, you can help ensure that your chapter continues to thrive for years to come.

Career Insights

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Jobs and Internships

Jun 5, 2023

Summer is a great way to prepare for your future! In this article, check out six key strategies to keep in mind if you're looking to maximize the benefits of your summer jobs and internships.

Chapter Strategy

5 Ways to Elevate Your End-Of-Year Chapter Banquet

Jun 2, 2023

End-of-the-Year Celebrations are always a terrific way to commemorate your chapter's accomplishments and recognize outstanding members. Check out these 5 ways to make your chapter banquet one to remember.

Conferences

2023 DECA ICDC Recap

Jun 1, 2023

DECA ICDC attendees were able to compete, develop leadership skills, spend time with friends and peers, pin trade, visit Downtown Orlando and meet DECA members from around the globe. To highlight DECA ICDC, let's hear from DECA Members that Experienced the Difference in April!

Spotlights

Walhalla DECA and SC MADD Combat Drunk Driving for Prom Promise Week

Jun 1, 2023

Walhalla High School's DECA chapter made a powerful debut by partnering with MADD for Prom Promise Week, raising awareness about drunk driving through games, speakers and fundraising activities, leaving a lasting impact on students and setting the stage for future campaigns.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Now Open Weekends!

May 29, 2023

Step into the role of marketing communications consultant hired by King Pediatric Clinic, a medical clinic focused on the health and well-being of children. The director has hired you to inform clinic patients and the community of King Pediatric Clinic's new weekend hours of operation and policies.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: From Corporate Apartment to General Lodging

May 22, 2023

Step into the role of director of brand management for Pathways Property, a corporate apartment building that contracts with businesses in the area to provide temporary housing for employees relocating to the area.

Career Insights

The Value of Summer Employment

May 15, 2023

There are many valuable takeaways from summer employment. Summer jobs can reinforce your soft skills, build your comfort zone and lead to expanding your professional network.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Diversity in Holidays

May 15, 2023

Step into the role of director of human resources at Healthy Smiles, a regional chain of dentistry clinics with 40 locations. The president wants Healthy Smiles to be ethical and has asked you to determine how to best serve all employees.

Chapter Strategy

Innovative Advisors Wanted for DECA Advisor of the Week

Jul 9, 2025

Help DECA spotlight advisors from across the organization for their creative, original and effective best practices in their classroom and in their chapter.

Compete

Helping Your DECA Members Avoid Penalty Points: A Guide for Advisors

Jul 8, 2025

As DECA advisors, one of our crucial roles is helping student members navigate the technical requirements of written events. Use this article to guide your student members in avoiding common penalty point deductions.

Career Insights

Stand Out with Gratitude: Why DECA Members Should Embrace Thank-You Notes

Jul 1, 2025

Gen Z was a generation raised on texting, DMs and 24/7 connectivity. Sitting down to write a thank-you card might feel outdated or even awkward. But in the professional world, that’s exactly what makes it such a powerful move.

Chapter Strategy

From Idea to CDECA ICDC: A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching a Collegiate DECA Chapter

Jul 1, 2025

Starting a Collegiate DECA chapter might seem a lot at first, but with the right plan and the right team, it’ll become an exciting and rewarding journey. You’ll get to lead, compete, grow and build a legacy brand on your campus.

College Success

Balancing College and Collegiate DECA: Tips for Success

Jul 1, 2025

Being a Collegiate DECA member means pushing yourself to be a leader in and out of the classroom. Whether you’re juggling classes, jobs or leadership roles, staying on track takes strategy. Here are four key ways to balance both and thrive.

College Success

Excelling During Freshman Year

Jul 1, 2025

Your first year in college will be very different from anything you’ve experienced before, so make sure to enjoy your time and make the most of it. This article gives you some helpful tips for a successful first year of college.

DECA News

The Summer of DECA Quest

Jun 20, 2025

Summer of DECA is ready for takeoff! This digital scavenger hunt is packed with exciting missions and will be updated weekly throughout the summer. From catching sunsets to mapping out your 2025-2026 DECA goals, there's an adventure waiting for everyone.

Conferences

2025 Advisor Professional Learning Virtual Conference Keynote Speaker & Sessions

Jun 17, 2025

DECA is excited to share a look at the 2025 Advisor Professional Learning Virtual Conference keynote speaker and sessions. Join us on July 23-24 for two days filled with content focusing on instructional content that connects DECA to the classroom.

Spotlights

Leading with Pride: Empowering LGBTQ+ DECA Members

Jun 12, 2025

Pride Month is a chance to reflect on our progress and the work we still need to do. Whether someone is just joining DECA or stepping into a leadership role, they deserve to see that there’s a path forward for them, just as they are.

DECA News

DECA Hosts Luminary Program Powered by Adobe in San Francisco

Jun 11, 2025

This elite professional development experience brings together distinguished DECA chapter advisors from across the DECA network to deepen their leadership, instructional, and digital skills in a unique “train-the-trainer” format.

Spotlights

How your DECA Judge Thinks like a Shark Tank Investor

Jun 4, 2025

DECA judges use mental shortcuts just like investors. Learn how to craft your pitch to match their mindset and make your project more memorable.

Chapter Strategy

Making the Most of Summer: Community Service Ideas for Collegiate DECA Members

Jun 1, 2025

Whether interning, working a summer job or enjoying a lighter class schedule, community service helps you stay connected to DECA’s mission of preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 10, 2022

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2021-2022 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Baltimore, MD.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service

Apr 10, 2022

The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors for their years of service to Collegiate DECA.

Conferences

Congratulations to the Marriott Foundation ICDC Travel Scholarship Recipients

Apr 5, 2022

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 2022 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Great Success leads to Big Decisions

Apr 4, 2022

You are to assume the role of an entrepreneur that has created a line of all-natural hair care products named Cleanse. Your business partner has asked you to analyze a list of four retailers that want to sell Cleanse products and decide which is the best sales channel for the company to reach the target market.

Leadership

College Bound Citizens: Financial Aid Basics

Apr 1, 2022

This workshop will help you understand financial aid while preparing for the FAFSA and applying for scholarships, grants, and federal loans while financing the gap.

Conferences

Marriott's Apoorva Gandhi to Keynote Collegiate DECA ICDC 2022

Apr 1, 2022

DECA is pleased to announce Apoorva Gandhi, Vice President, Senior Vice President, Multicultural Affairs, Social Impact and Business Councils at Marriott International, Inc., will deliver the keynote during the 2022 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.

Leadership

4 Steps to Better Budgeting

Apr 1, 2022

‍“Where did all my money go!?” If you find yourself asking that question at the end of every month or in the days before your next paycheck, it’s time to get your budget in shape. Don’t have a budget? No problem! It’s easy to get started.

Conferences

The Home Depot's Sherry Yaskin to Keynote DECA ICDC 2022

Mar 29, 2022

DECA is pleased to announce that Sherry Yaskin, The Home Depot's VP, Human Resources, will deliver the keynote during the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting Unique Service to Traveling Families

Mar 28, 2022

You are to assume the role of general manager and director of marketing for Needy Baby, a new company that rents car seats, cribs, strollers and other merchandise to travelers with children. The owner of the company has asked your team to design a promotion plan to market the new company to travelers.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients

Mar 22, 2022

DECA is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: A Dilemma in the Produce Department

Mar 21, 2022

You are to assume the role of director of produce operations for City Foods, a regional grocery store chain with 50 locations. The vice president of merchandising has asked you to analyze a produce vendor and determine whether or not the chain should continue to sell its products.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2022 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners

Mar 15, 2022

DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.