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DECA Hosts Luminary Program Powered by Adobe in San Francisco
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.

How your DECA Judge Thinks like a Shark Tank Investor
DECA judges use mental shortcuts just like investors. Learn how to craft your pitch to match their mindset and make your project more memorable.

From FOMO to Finalist: How to Bounce Back After ICDC
Competing in DECA is an opportunity that shapes young business leaders in a multitude of ways. So whether you placed this year or not, your DECA journey is far from over. Set the precedent for a new year, one filled with growth, confidence and achievement.

Recharge, Reassess and Restore: Your Chapter’s Guide to a Successful Summer
DECA doesn’t have to stop just because school is out. As a leader, take advantage of the summer months to prepare your chapter best to Go The Extra in the fall with three key tips: recharge, reassess and restore.

Navigating the Summer Before College
The summer before college is a unique and often overlooked chapter in the story of your academic journey. It’s a season that offers more than rest – it’s an opportunity to intentionally prepare, reflect and reset.

The Best Leaders Go The Extra—Starting In The Summer
The summer months offer the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your goals before the school year kicks into high gear. Here are some tips to help you start your officer term off strong!

Level Up This Summer: The Strength of Volunteering
Leadership doesn't end when the school year does, and neither should your impact. Volunteering is one of the most fulfilling ways to level up as a student, leader and citizen.

Finish Strong, Start Stronger: Carrying This Year’s DECA Lessons into the Future
It’s time to reflect on all you’ve accomplished—and more importantly, what you’ve learned. As summer begins, you’re presented with an opportunity: to take those lessons and use them to fuel what’s next.

Case Study of the Week: Redesigning All-Star Weekend
Step into the role of the director of public relations for the NBA. The senior vice president wants you to redesign the NBA All-Star weekend to create fan interest and increase return-on-investment for sponsors.

Download ICDC 2025 Certificates and Competitor Performance Reports
Learn how to download certificates and competitive event performance reports from DECA's 2025 Collegiate and High School International Career Development Conferences.

Your Guide to Understanding DECA ICDC's Competitive Event Process and Performance Reports
If you're looking for more information on DECA's International Career Development Conference competitive events process and performance reports, look no further! Explore these frequently asked questions and answers.

Case Study of the Week: Creating a Ring of Champions
Step into the role of the owner of Smokers Ring, a company that makes barbeque smokers. Your business partner wants you to design a Smokers Ring customer community to build the brand.

DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Partners for Their Longtime Support
Congratulations to these outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.

DECA Inc. Honors 2020-2022 Outstanding Service Award Recipients
DECA Inc. congratulates three recipients of the Outstanding Service Award, one of DECA’s most prestigious recognitions.

DECA Honors Advisors for 40-55 Years of Service
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 who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.

DECA ICDC Grand Awards Session 2022
Watch the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Grand Awards Session, recorded live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

DECA ICDC Achievement Awards Session 2022
Watch the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Achievement Awards Session, recorded live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Case Study of the Week: Family Entertainment To Go?
You are the marketing director for Friendly's Club House, a chain of family entertainment centers and restaurants. Friendly's Club House offers a limited menu of food and beverages, arcade games, amusement rides, dance floors and special areas for birthday parties.

DECA Recognizes 2020-2022 Honorary Life Award Recipients
Honorary Life Membership is the highest award DECA can bestow on an individual. DECA is pleased to present four recipients of this distinctive and deserving fellowship.

DECA ICDC Grand Opening Session 2022
Watch the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Grand Opening Session, recorded live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Collegiate DECA 2021-2022 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the following top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

Case Study of the Week: Helping an Entrepreneur with Financial Planning
You are to assume the role of a recently hired financial planner for About Us Microspect Photo Designs, a new small family-owned business that is a retailer and manufacturer. The owner is trying to decide if the company should purchase insurance and begin the process of placing funds in investments.

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 43rd Semi-Annual Survey of 7,000 U.S. Teens
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 43rd semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 7,000 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 16.2 years.

Case Study of the Week: Rules on Employee Dating
You are to assume the role of human resources director for Couch Games, an independent developer of multi-platform and mobile video games. The president of the company has asked you to recommend a workplace procedure regarding staff dating.
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Top 10 MDA Fundraising DECA Chapters
DECA and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are excited to announce this year’s top fundraising DECA chapters.

17,000 DECA Members Prepare for College and Careers During International Virtual Conference
More than 17,000 DECA members registered to participate, with all 146,000 members invited to join, an added benefit included with their DECA membership.

Meet Collegiate DECA's 2021-2022 Executive Officer Candidates
Meet the candidates hoping to serve as the leaders of Collegiate DECA for the 2021-2022 school year. You can learn more about the candidates on DECA Connect.

DECA Inc. Reaffirms Its Commitment to Continue to Stand against Racism, Hate and Bigotry of Any Kind.
In light of the ongoing violence and discrimination against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, DECA Inc. reaffirms its commitment to continue to stand against racism, hate and bigotry of any kind.

Congratulations to the Marriott Foundation ICDC Registration Scholarship Recipients
Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is able to provide registration scholarships to high school members participating in the 2021 Virtual International Career Development Conference.

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2020-2021
DECA is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 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: Insurance Needs for New Professionals
You are to assume the role of an insurance agent. You will be meeting with a new client that wants to know more about different types of insurance that would be beneficial.

Women's History Month Discussion with Emerging Leaders
Three emerging leaders sit down with AT&T to discuss the importance of women's history month.

Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
What do you think Shark Tank’s Lori Greiner, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Beats Electronics founder Dr. Dre have in common?

Stukent Social Media Challenge 2021 Winners Announced
Over 1,500 individuals participated in this year's Stukent + DECA Social Media Challenge. Participants tested their social media marketing skills by managing a $5,000 weekly budget in simulated ad dollars for a fictitious, global bag company. Here are the top 29 performers!

Getting that ‘A’ for any College Paper
Writing is one of the most important skills you’ll learn during your college career. You’ll write research papers, essays, short answers and so much more. Proper grammar, diverse sentence structures and organized paragraphs are vital to your success and will excel at the University of Wyoming College of Business.

Case Study of the Week: Should Hospitality Services Be Open To The Public?
You are to assume the role of general manager at The Lodge at Creek City. The owner of the property wants to offer pool memberships to community members and wants you to determine the terms of the memberships that will not negatively affect guests.