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Compete

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.

Compete

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!

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.

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.

Spotlights

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.

Spotlights

DECA Duck Takes Flight at Smithville High School

Sep 24, 2025

Smithville High School’s DECA chapter has a new mascot, DECA Duck. What started as just a blue rubber ducky idea has become a school spirit sensation at DECA events and recruiting activities.

Chapter Strategy

IBM SkillsBuild to Launch 8-Part Webinar Series on AI for Educators

Sep 24, 2025

Starting September 25th, IBM SkillsBuild is launching an incredible 8-part webinar series designed specifically for educators ready to be enabled and become force multipliers.

College Success

Major Keys: Unlocking College Success with a DECA Mindset

Sep 23, 2025

Success doesn’t come from luck; it comes from preparation, strategy, mindset and staying true to yourself. For many, college feels like the biggest stage of their life. But in reality, it’s actually not all that different from being a DECA member.

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Partners

DECA AT&T Project 2024-2025: Impactful Mentorship Opportunities

Aug 13, 2025

Through a decade-long collaboration with AT&T, the DECA AT&T Project continues to prepare students for life after high school by providing AT&T mentors and college and career readiness experiences.

Chapter Strategy

Go The Extra with the Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program

Aug 13, 2025

Go the Extra and stand out through the Leadership Passport Program! The Leadership Passport Program encourages members to plan activities and participate in events that enhance the member experience.

Chapter Strategy

Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Zach Lisella

Aug 12, 2025

Zach Lisella of Northern Highlands Regional High School in New Jersey is our first DECA Advisor Spotlight of the Week! Check out Mr. Lisella's innovative competition preparation methods for helping his members get on stage and win big.

Chapter Strategy

DECA Advisors - Show Us How You’re Going the Extra!

Aug 12, 2025

We want to see how your chapter is setting up for success this year using the Go The Extra theme and the competitive events resources from your back-to-school box.

DECA News

Unpacking Teen Trends: Fall 2025 Taking Stock with Teens Survey

Aug 11, 2025

The 2025 Fall Piper Sandler Taking Stock With Teens Survey is now available for use in your classroom!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Investing in Smart Carts

Aug 11, 2025

Step into the role of the general manager for Valley Grocery, a large grocery store. The owner of the store wants you to analyze the possible economic benefits and risks of investing in new smart shopping carts.

Spotlights

Extra, Extra! Write All About Your DECA Experience

Aug 7, 2025

Whether it’s tips and tricks from your first competition experience or an impressive membership recruitment campaign, your DECA experience is worth sharing! Discover why you should submit, what to submit and how to submit your DECA story in this article.

Chapter Strategy

Behind the Booth: How to Run an Impactful DECA Recruitment Table

Aug 7, 2025

Your DECA recruitment booth is your chapter's initial impression. Learn how to develop a captivating booth, tell your story authentically and turn interest into enrollment. This guide contains the essentials of what exactly works to get prospects to pause, listen and sign up.

Partners

DECA Receives $20,000 Community Grant from Taco Bell Foundation to Support Local Youth

Aug 7, 2025

The Taco Bell Foundation is awarding a record-breaking $28 million in Community Grants in 2025 – marking the first year that DECA has been selected as a grant recipient.

DECA News

Download the 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Guide

Aug 5, 2025

The Collegiate DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, learn about virtual challenges and access competitive event guidelines.

Chapter Strategy

Watch Now: DECA's 2025-2026 Membership Video

Aug 5, 2025

Check out DECA's 2025-2026 membership video to help your chapter show students why joining DECA empowers members to Go The Extra.

Conferences

Watch the #DECAICDC 2026 Promo Video

Aug 5, 2025

Go The Extra at the biggest DECA event of the year – DECA's International Career Development Conference hosted in Atlanta, GA on April 25-28, 2026.