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4 Excellent Study Resources to Use for the DECA Exam

Nov 29, 2016

With district-level conferences approaching, it is important for members to start practicing for their exams. Here are some helpful resources that you can utilize as you work toward success!

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6 Easy Ways to Engage Your Audience for a Better Presentation

Oct 21, 2016

If you’ve ever been nervous in front of an audience, you’ll know how much of a difference it makes when you can get the crowd engaged right from the start.

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Why Is Your Competitive Event Exam So Important?

Oct 13, 2016

DECA competitions are coming up fast! How will you #OwnYourFuture and advance further in each competition? One factor that is often overlooked in DECA competitive event performance is the exam!

Chapter Strategy

10 Ways to Put the Unity in Your CommUNITY Service Campaign

Sep 30, 2016

Community service is an amazing experience that allows us to leave our mark on the world, but getting other high school students involved can sometimes be difficult. Here's how to make it happen!

Compete

Finding Your DECA Competition Soul Mate

Sep 15, 2016

It’s the beginning of the year and competition season is just around the corner. Deciding on which role-play or written project to choose may largely depend on who you wish to compete with, but before you go full throttle with your first pick, make sure to weigh out the strengths and weaknesses that your potential team may have.

Leadership

4 Skills for Effective Teamwork

Jul 8, 2016

If you are athletic and grew up playing a lot of organized sports, or if you were involved in your school’s student council or theater productions, you already may be very familiar with group dynamics and working on a team; however, if you didn’t, working on a team may be somewhat new to you.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016

Mar 18, 2016

Congratulations to these EPIC members!

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4 Presentation Tips to Help Your Wow Your Judge

Mar 1, 2016

The difference between a good case study presentation and a great case study presentation is the delivery of the content you’ve created.

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Tips for Taking DECA Exams

Jan 25, 2016

Doing well on the exam not only means you could make it on stage at your association conference, but you could also move on to the International Career Development Conference! Follow these three steps to do your best!

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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.

Compete

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

So, You’re Thinking of Running for Executive Office

Jan 11, 2023

Have you thought about running for Executive Office? In this role, you can network, collaborate and lead with members of DECA from around the world! Running for a position on the Executive Officer Team is not an easy task, but it is more than rewarding.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Turning an Exercise Brand into a Lifestyle Brand

Jan 9, 2023

Step into the role of director of brand management for Exertion, a company that produces luxury stationary bicycles and treadmills that allows users to stream classes for the company’s fitness studio via monthly subscription. The director of marketing wants the company to broaden into a lifestyle brand.

DECA News

New Year, New Website! Introducing the New DECA.org

Jan 2, 2023

An all-new deca.org is here! Believe it or not, the most recent deca.org was unveiled in 2014, and while it welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, our new site has many enhanced features. 

College Success

Managing Your Time as a Busy Student

Jan 2, 2023

Balancing your time as a high school or college student can be really challenging. A Cornell University Dyson student tells you how she manages her time and shares her organizational and time management tips.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Which Additional Sales Channel is Best?

Jan 2, 2023

Step into the role of the owner of Victor May, a business that creates made-to-order handbags, tote bags, clutches and purses. Your business partner wants the business to add an additional sales channel and has provided you with two possibilities.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Creating Incentives for Use of Reusable Cups

Dec 26, 2022

Step into the role of the promotional director for Morning Brew, the largest coffee shop chain in the nation. The director of corporate responsibility wants you to design a promotion that will increase the use of reusable cups from 2% to 5% in the next year.

Spotlights

UW-Green Bay Hosted a Regional Conference

Dec 21, 2022

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Collegiate DECA Chapter hosted its first-ever regional conference this November. It was a huge success with over 70 attendees, four guest speakers and five schools.

College Success

High School vs. College Intro Business Classes

Dec 20, 2022

Are you looking to further your education in business? Here are my takeaways as a current student at an AACSB-accredited university that took three years of business courses in high school.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Recruiting Teens for Summer Jobs

Dec 19, 2022

Step into the role of human resources manager for Boardwalk Eats, a restaurant chain with 15 locations, all on popular coastlines. The owner of the chain has asked you for advice on how to best market employment opportunities to teenagers.

Career Insights

10 Business, Marketing and Hospitality Trends to Watch in 2023

Dec 15, 2022

Are you looking to get the edge in your next DECA role-play? Brush up on the top business, marketing and hospitality trends that companies will be watching in 2023.

Spotlights

Workshops for the Leaders of Tomorrow

Dec 15, 2022

Want to learn how your DECA Chapter can prepare your members for their future careers by expanding upon their personal and professional skills? Read about Cypress Bay High School’s Career Development Project and how they prepare emerging leaders at the bay!

Chapter Strategy

Five Ways to Survive Mid-Term Season

Dec 14, 2022

When mid-term exams are mixed with the mid-year slump, it tends to create problems regarding productivity and motivation, while also experiencing burnout. Here are five easy ways to help you survive the mid-term season!

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Conferences

Introducing the Collegiate DECA ICDC 2026 Keynote Speaker

Feb 24, 2026

DECA is pleased to announce that Charles Clark will deliver the keynote during the 2026 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Limited Time Only or Always?

Feb 23, 2026

Step into the role of the director of marketing at Fitness Time, a chain of over 2,000 fitness centers. The senior vice president wants you to analyze claims that the company is acting unethically by marketing misleading information and recommend if changes are needed.

Partners

ICYMI: DECA + College Board: AP Business with Personal Finance Webinar

Feb 20, 2026

Learn how the new AP Business with Personal Finance course aligns with DECA’s mission and supports student development both in and out of the classroom, and hear from DECA advisors who are currently piloting project-based learning resources for the course.

Career Insights

How to Talk About Your DECA Experience in an Interview

Feb 19, 2026

By using the STAR method and framing your experience in a clear, meaningful way, you can turn your DECA experience into compelling stories that impress recruiters.

Conferences

Things to Do in Atlanta Before ICDC Begins

Feb 19, 2026

Before the excitement of DECA ICDC officially kicks off Saturday night, make the most of your time by exploring one or more of the unforgettable experiences in the city of Atlanta.

Compete

Work with Your Partner – Work with Success

Feb 19, 2026

In a Team Decision Making event, you must have complete reliance on your partner. Here are some tips and tricks from a Freshman who qualified for ICDC with her best friend.

College Success

Denied, But Not Defined: Overcoming College Rejections

Feb 18, 2026

As graduation approaches, many students find themselves anxious about what’s next, especially when a college rejection arrives. But rejection isn’t the end of the story; it is the start of a new direction.

Spotlights

Black History Month: Celebrating Black Professionals Who Are Changing The Scene

Feb 18, 2026

In honor of Black History Month, we are taking this opportunity to highlight Black professionals who are currently changing the business landscape and working toward a diverse and inclusive space.

Conferences

Apply for the 2026 J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Travel Scholarships

Feb 17, 2026

Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is able to provide $750 travel scholarships to high school DECA members attending DECA ICDC.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Resort Day Passes

Feb 16, 2026

Step into the role of the director of sales and marketing for Dew Point Resort and Conference Center, a large resort located in a popular tourist town.

Spotlights

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Members of the Month

Feb 12, 2026

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

Congratulations to DECA's 2026 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 12, 2026

Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises that earned a 2025-26 Chapter Certification!