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Chapter Strategy

Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Eric Wagner

Sep 26, 2025

DECA Advisor Eric Wagner is giving his students more than classroom lessons—he’s providing real-world financial and leadership experiences through the chapter’s student-run credit union.

Chapter Strategy

Mixing It Up: The Secret Recipe to SBE Success

Sep 25, 2025

It's important to curate the perfect recipe for your school’s SBE and come up with ingredients to make it the best experience for your students. Here are three ingredients for making your SBE successful!

Chapter Strategy

Unlocking Recruitment Success: Insights from 4 Chapter Leaders

Sep 25, 2025

Attracting new and recurring members is a process that requires planning, collaboration and perseverance. Here are 4 chapter leaders’ insights on how to succeed at DECA recruitment.

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.

Compete

Would Taylor Swift’s Marketing Score Well on a DECA Rubric?

Sep 23, 2025

Taylor Swift has clearly conquered the music industry, but what if she stepped into the world of DECA competition? Let’s look at how she would perform in each section of the Principles of Marketing Event.

Career Insights

This Week in Business: What High School Students Should Know

Sep 22, 2025

Business is constantly evolving. Keeping up with these changes is vital for DECA competitors and high school students and can also be the difference between competing in a role-play and winning one.

Chapter Strategy

The DECA Drop Premieres Episode 1: All Things DECA!

Sep 22, 2025

Your 2025–2026 Executive Officer Team saw how podcasts were taking off and wanted to give DECA members the same kind of experience: a place to pick up tips, hear updates and get to know our team!

Chapter Strategy

Everything You Need to Know for DECA SBE Week 2025

Sep 22, 2025

Each day of #DECASBEWeek has a social media theme unique to DECA’s school-based enterprise program. Be sure to participate by sharing photos or videos that correspond to the daily theme.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: How to Protect a Mobile Bank Account From Identity Theft

Sep 22, 2025

Step into the role of a financial advisor at First Bank. A customer wants to open a mobile banking account to pay more bills online but is worried about identity theft and has asked for your help.

Career Insights

Filling The GAP: The Secret Behind Katseye's Viral Marketing

Sep 18, 2025

GAP’s recent marketing project shows that authentic brand representation, positive customer connections and creative engagement can be the key to marketing magic. Here's what the campaign teaches us about successful marketing.

Spotlights

Preparing for DECA Glass: High Plains Technology Center’s Competition Prep Session

Dec 18, 2025

High Plains Technology Center DECA hosted a competition preparation session to help members sharpen their skills, gain confidence, and get ready for the competition stage.

Leadership

Why Human Connection Still Matters in a Digital Business World

Dec 18, 2025

In a world that is constantly evolving, the ability to connect with others will always remain a competitive advantage. Understanding the value of relationships is just as important as mastering technical skills.

DECA News

Add Collegiate DECA to Your Winter Break

Dec 16, 2025

Winter break is the perfect time to relax, recharge and reset for the second part of the school year, but you don't have to take a break from DECA! Here are some helpful tips to stay involved and beat any winter break boredom.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Fake Reviews vs Paid Influencers

Dec 15, 2025

Step into the role of an ethical consultant hired by the chief operations officer at Watcher, a premium television network that is available as an added channel on cable and satellite providers or as a streaming video on demand service.

Spotlights

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Members of the Month

Dec 12, 2025

This year, everyone is excited to Go The Extra, and we’re excited to see how you do it! Read more about each Member of the Month and what makes them extraordinary leaders.

DECA News

Announcing the Collegiate DECA 2025 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners

Dec 9, 2025

This year, over 100 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!

DECA News

The 2026-27 Collegiate Executive Officer Candidate Guide is Now Available

Dec 9, 2025

Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Candidate Guide is now available. Learn what it takes to become a candidate.

Conferences

Exclusive Travel Discounts for DECA Members

Dec 8, 2025

DECA has arranged special airfare considerations for those attending DECA conferences in 2026. Check out special deals and discounts.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Last Call For Mozzarella Sticks

Dec 8, 2025

Step into the role of the general manager of Paisley Town, a family restaurant located in a city of 150,000 people. The owner wants you to determine how to sell excessive inventory before expiration.

Leadership

Blooming into the Holiday Season: Nurturing Your Mind When the World Gets Busy

Dec 5, 2025

Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Discover how to bloom amid the chaos, lift your mood and nurture your mind with simple, powerful tips to stay calm, connected and energized when the world feels too busy.

Career Insights

Fashion Tech, AI and The Innovators Shaping Retail’s Next Chapter

Dec 4, 2025

Consumers want ideas, guidance and moments that feel built around them. A new wave of intelligent tools is starting to meet those expectations and change how people search, compare and decide what to buy.

Career Insights

Surprising Career Paths You Can Take With a Bachelor's Degree in Business

Dec 4, 2025

A bachelor’s in business administration is an opportunity to gain in-demand skills and insight. To help you decide what career path you can take with this degree, Belmont University compiled a list of the best jobs.

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DECA News

2022-2023 IMPACT Program Winners Announced

Apr 24, 2023

The 2022-2023 IMPACT Program awards were presented during the Chartered Association Officer Luncheon at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando.

DECA News

DECA Honors 2022-2023 Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations

Apr 24, 2023

DECA is proud to announce the chapters, associations and individuals who have earned high honors for serving an exceptional number of members, advisors, alumni and business partners.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: How to Deliver Entertainment Along with Food?

Apr 24, 2023

Step into the role of 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.

Career Insights

Your First Credit Card

Apr 24, 2023

If you feel like you’re ready for your first credit card, having a budget and doing the research before accepting the first offer is important. Getting a credit card is an important step on your financial journey and climbing onto the ladder of responsibility.

Partners

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Top 10 MDA Fundraising DECA Chapters and Associations

Apr 22, 2023

DECA and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are excited to announce this year’s top fundraising DECA chapters and associations. Thank you for your incredible community service efforts.

DECA News

DECA Celebrates the 2022-2023 Top 10 Chapters in the World

Apr 22, 2023

DECA is excited to congratulate the top 10 membership chapters in the world for the 2022-2023 academic year! Thank you to all chapters who worked to get the edge in membership recruitment.

DECA News

DECA Recognizes Lisa Delampan with Honorary Life Membership

Apr 22, 2023

Lisa Delampan has dedicated the last 30 years to serving DECA members and advisors in New England as the Chartered Association Advisor for New Hampshire DECA and Maine DECA.

Conferences

Watch the DECA ICDC 2023 Grand Opening Session 2023

Apr 21, 2023

Watch the 2023 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session on Saturday, April 22, at 8:30 p.m. ET, live from Orlando.

DECA News

Meet the 2023-2024 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 18, 2023

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2023-2024 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent Collegiate DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2023 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 18, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Orlando, FL.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 18, 2023

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2022-2023 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game 2023 Session Two Top Competitors

Apr 18, 2023

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