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Top 3 Tips for Running for Association Office

Jan 1, 2025

As association conferences approach quickly, so do association office elections. This article will provide three key strategies to ensure you stand out and shine bright when campaigning for a position in DECA’s association office.

Conferences

Announcing DECA's 2025 Conference Lineup

Dec 23, 2024

DECA has a full lineup of educational conferences for its members and advisors coming in the 2025 academic year and beyond. Check out where we're heading next!

Conferences

Exclusive Travel Discounts for DECA Members

Dec 19, 2024

DECA has arranged special airfare considerations for those attending DECA conferences in 2025. Check out special deals and discounts.

Career Insights

Social Media Trends to Watch in 2025

Dec 17, 2024

As we enter 2025, now is the perfect opportunity to set goals for your chapter's social media account and predict what will happen across social media platforms.

DECA News

Add DECA to Your Winter Break

Dec 16, 2024

Winter break offers the perfect opportunity to get some extra rest, unwind and reset for the second part of the year, but you don't have to take a break from DECA! Here’s a list of useful tips to keep you engaged and overcome any winter break boredom.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Ethics in Supply Chain Management

Dec 16, 2024

Step into the role of the chief operations officer at Style Fresh, a leader in the fashion industry. The CEO wants you to make a supply chain decision after analyzing risks involved with maintaining a relationship or finding a new supplier.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Collecting Guest Feedback for New Property Features

Dec 9, 2024

Step into the role of the director of development for Gallivant Inn, a hotel chain with over 1,000 locations in the United States. The vice president wants you to put together a plan to gather feedback from hotel guests.

Spotlights

FinanceU: Money Talks

Dec 6, 2024

See how the FinanceU project leaders of Grayson County DECA are empowering their peers’ financial futures and helping them make informed financial decisions!

DECA News

Zurn Elkay Sustainable Water Drinking Challenge 2024 Winners Announced

Dec 3, 2024

DECA Inc. and Zurn Elkay are excited to announce the 2024 Sustainable Water Drinking Challenge winners. In this challenge, teams of 1-3 DECA members studied the clean/healthy drinking water solutions in their school system.

DECA News

Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge 2024 Winners Announced

Dec 3, 2024

Over 1,150 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge. Students learned about audience targeting, content scheduling and promotion to drive product sales.

DECA News

The 2025-2026 DECA High School Division Executive Officer Candidate Guide is Now Available

Dec 2, 2024

Do you have what it takes to serve as a DECA Executive Officer? Download this year's High School Division Executive Officer Candidate Guide.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Comparing Operational Opportunities

Dec 2, 2024

Step into the role of a merchandising specialist for Galaxy Pet, a retail chain specializing in pet food, products and services. The director of operations wants you to compare operational opportunities for the retailer in airports across the nation.

Leadership

3 Books to Boost Your Leadership

Apr 2, 2020

Many correlations have been drawn between those who read and those who lead. Here are three of my favorite leadership-oriented books to help occupy your time.

Compete

Presentation Anxiety and How to Overcome It

Mar 26, 2020

You hear the words “presentation” and immediately your heart starts to race. We’ve all been there right? Most of us need a bit more training on calming those fears when presenting to a room of people. You are not alone in this fear and we are here to help ease the presentation anxiety.

DECA News

Jacklyn J. Schiller Receives DECA Honorary Life Membership

Mar 20, 2020

Jacklyn J. Schiller has spent more than 30 years providing exemplary activities for career and technical students and educators through her leadership as the Minnesota DECA Chartered Association Advisor. She began her involvement with DECA as a collegiate member in 1982 and eventually served as the 1984-1985 National President for Delta Epsilon Chi.

DECA News

Dr. Brenda Clark Awarded DECA Honorary Life Membership

Mar 20, 2020

A lifelong educator, Dr. Brenda Clark, EdD, began her service as a DECA advisor in 1982 and spent nearly 40 years serving as a marketing teacher, school-to-work coordinator, career and technical director, professional development director and an educational association executive.

DECA News

DECA Inc. Honors 2020 Outstanding Service Award Recipients

Mar 20, 2020

DECA Inc. congratulates two recipients of the DECA Inc. Outstanding Service Award, one of DECA’s most prestigious recognitions - Karen Brettingen from Minnesota and Linda Smith of Georgia.

Leadership

Creating Goals: Strategies to Get Where You Want to Go

Mar 19, 2020

Let’s talk goals! Often times, at the start of a project or the start of a new year, you may create goals for yourself. As time passes, you realize you have not completed hardly any of the goals you set out to accomplish. It’s safe to say we have all probably been here.

Career Insights

DECA Direct Magazine: Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Mar 17, 2020

The Sports and Entertainment Marketing Issue is your go-to guide for career previews, trends, best practices and behind-the-scenes looks at this popular and adrenaline-filled industry 

Career Insights

Career Preview: Top Roles in Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Mar 17, 2020

Sports & Entertainment Marketing (SEM) is where your favorite past-times and your professional interests collide. Not sure what the career paths in SEM really look like? Read on for a preview of some top careers in this exciting industry.

Career Insights

Go for the Marketing Gold

Mar 17, 2020

When thinking of sports marketing, the Olympic Games are a prime example of what to look toward. The international sporting event is a household name that brings in billions of viewers. In 2016, the Olympic Games captured half of the world’s population in viewing the event!

Career Insights

What Happens Backstage at the Opry?

Mar 17, 2020

Opry member Garth Brooks once said “the real show is backstage” at the Opry, where a team of passionate staff members help make the 94-year-old show come to life every night. So, what does it take to raise that red curtain every night?

Career Insights

Experiential Marketing: When Brands Become the Entertainment

Mar 17, 2020

Part branding, part entertainment, experiential marketing is finding its way into the marketing plans of more and more top brands. Read on to find out exactly what this type of marketing is, why brands love it and how to make it part of your future marketing career. 

Career Insights

A World Beyond Imagination

Mar 17, 2020

The success of Disney’s parks is no accident. With over 170,000 employees and 12 parks around the world, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has consistently dominated the market while ensuring the ultimate customer experience. Here are the top five ways Disney Parks continue to rule the industry.

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DECA News

Stukent Social Media Simternship Challenge 2024 Winners Announced

Mar 12, 2024

Over 1,600 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Simternship Challenge. Participants tested their social media marketing skills by managing a $5,000 weekly budget in simulated ad dollars for a fictitious company.

Conferences

DECA ICDC: Experience the Jabbawockeez at Grand Opening Session

Mar 12, 2024

Prepare to be amazed by America's true best dance crew, the Jabbawockeez, during the Grand Opening Sessions on Saturday night of DECA ICDC in Anaheim, CA.

DECA News

DECA's 2024 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced

Mar 12, 2024

February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2024 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

Spotlights

Cape Henlopen DECA Hits Jackpot with Game Show

Mar 11, 2024

The Cape Henlopen DECA Officers worked diligently for the past nine months to create a fundraising game show experience like “The Price is Right!” The fundraising expectations were far exceeded as they raised money for DECA ICDC.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Ethical Awards in Travel and Tourism

Mar 11, 2024

Step into the role of the director of brand experience for Reservation.com, an online travel agency. The vice president wants you to analyze an ethical situation involving top partners and make a recommendation.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Top Teams in the 2024 MDA Disability is Diversity Challenge

Mar 7, 2024

DECA and MDA are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Disability is Diversity Challenge. During this challenge, students created a focused presentation that highlighted the obstacles and experiences of navigating an educational environment with differing abilities.

Conferences

Exploring Austin with Texas Collegiate DECA

Mar 6, 2024

One of the hardest parts of exploring a new city is deciding what to do and where to eat. We’ve got you covered! Our officers have put together a list of some local (and personal) favorites for you to try out.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2024 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners

Mar 5, 2024

DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Leadership Passport Recipients

Mar 5, 2024

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients! The Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program encourages associations, chapters and individual members to plan activities and participate in events that enhance the experiences of members.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Security and Information Privacy in Healthcare

Mar 4, 2024

Step into the role of an employee at Graham Healthcare, a healthcare and insurance company. A co-worker has asked to explain why security and information privacy are important in operations.

Chapter Strategy

Experience the Difference with Fundraising this Spring Semester

Mar 1, 2024

Explore several ways to maximize funding during the spring semester. Prepare for conference season and the last few events of the semester with the following spring fundraising ideas!

Conferences

Voting Delegate: Your Voice Matters

Mar 1, 2024

As a member of Collegiate DECA, you have the unique opportunity to influence the direction and decisions of DECA through your role as a voting delegate. In this article, we will talk about the importance of this position and how you can maximize your impact within DECA.