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Case Study of the Week: Keeping a Business Relevant
Step into the role of the owner of Boards of Fun, a unique catering company that provides large charcuterie and grazing boards for events. Your business partner needs you to determine how Boards of Fun can remain relevant.
Enhancing Members' Skills at Mustang DECA
Mustang High School DECA hosted its first workshop of the school year with a special guest, Akash Patel. The workshop aimed to equip Mustang DECA members with essential skills for both professional settings and DECA competitive events.
DECA Announces a New Partnership with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
DECA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers! The partnership will focus on connecting local restaurants with DECA chapter advisors, DECA members and chartered associations.
Case Study of the Week: Dealing with Angry Parents
Step into the role of the recreation manager for Grant City Parks & Recreation, an organization run by the city. The director of youth sports wants you to address the ongoing issue of hostile parents at youth sporting events run by the organization.
Celebrate DECA Month this November
#DECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things DECA. From recalling your favorite DECA memories and completing chapter campaigns, to attending events and sharing your DECA story, November is all about the many reasons you love being a DECA member.
The 2024-2025 DECA SBE Individual Certification Exam Is Now Available
Members can achieve SBE individual certification through the successful completion of an online exam. This is a great opportunity for DECA members to add an additional level of recognition for their mastery of small business management instructional areas.
How to Use DECA Involvement to Strengthen Your Scholarship Applications
DECA enhances your chances of success with scholarship applications. Regardless of the type of scholarship you're applying for, capitalizing on your DECA experience will allow you to showcase that you are a well-rounded student.
Adobe + DECA Unlock Creative Career Pathways for Next-generation Talent
Through the partnership with Adobe, DECA members will learn creative and AI skills that will help them get ahead, and stay ahead, in today's job market. Adobe's new initiative helps DECA members build a competitive resume and learn the skills they need.
Major Moves: Unlocking Your Ideal College Fit
Choosing a college might feel like a big task, but don't worry – you're in the right place! The first step to finding a college that feels like home is knowing your options. Check out this article to find the type of college that helps you achieve your goals.
Navigating the College Application Process
The application journey starts well before you submit your application. As you explore where you would like to attend, be sure to ask yourself if the school you are focusing on feels right. If it does, take these tips as small guides to help you succeed.
Case Study of the Week: Helping a Small Business Owner with Financial Planning
Step into 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 would like you to weigh in on financial planning for the business.
DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 48th Semi-Annual Survey
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 48th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 13.5K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 15.8.
Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016
Congratulations to these EPIC Collegiate DECA members!
4 Presentation Tips to Help Your Wow Your Judge
The difference between a good case study presentation and a great case study presentation is the delivery of the content you’ve created.
Tips for Taking DECA Exams
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!
5 Tips for Taking On the DECA Competition
Hear how one member took advantage of their ICDC experience to gather competition tips from other international competitors.
Competition Tips from ICDC Qualifiers
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!
Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2014-2015
Congratulations to this year's Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients.
3 Things to Think About When Prepping for Competition
The unique ideas and presentations that each student brings to the competition keep me coming back to judge. Judges take great pride in witnessing the time and dedication DECA members invest in bettering themselves outside the classroom.
6 Steps to Team Competition Excellence
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.
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Top 5 Collegiate DECA Moments of 2020
Even in the face of adversity, our members continue to thrive! Here's a look back at the five greatest (virtual) moments from 2020.
Minnesota State University-Moorhead DECA Hosts a Mock Competition
Trying to figure out how to run a successful mock competition? See how Minnesota State University-Moorhead DECA members made it possible.
Spread the Love This Holiday Season
Are you looking to get involved with your community and make an impact this holiday season? Here are five ways to spread some holiday cheer!
NDSCS Members Virtually Attend the Main Street Summit
The North Dakota State College of Science DECA chapter attended the virtual Main Street North Dakota Summit, with Governor Doug Burgum being one of the speakers. Here are the key takeaways from his message.
A Quick Guide to Collegiate DECA Competitive Events
So, you've decided to compete in Collegiate DECA. Now what? What competitive events exist? How do you choose? We'll tackle these questions so that you can become a #NextLevel competitor!
3 Tips for Surviving Your Virtual Final Exams
It is hard to believe that the first semester is already coming to a close, but alas, the time has come. In a world of virtual classes, most exams also look different this year, but having effective study habits is just as important as ever. Here are three tips to be successful on your virtual final exams.
Collegiate DECA 2020 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners
Nearly 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 winners!
2020-2021 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2020-2021 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) this spring.
Helping the Community in a Time of Need
Even with everything thrown our way in 2020, DECA's emerging leaders still find ways to support our communities!
Watch Now: Executive Mentor Roundtable on De-stressing
Check out DECA’s Executive Mentor Roundtable on “De-stressing." Two executives share how stress—good and bad—plays a role in their everyday lives and offer tips and tricks to help you manage your stress in your personal and professional life.
5 Gears for a Healthy Lifestyle
Let's face it: being an emerging leader is not easy! We’re supposed to get good grades, be involved in our community, excel in extracurriculars and gain job experience. So, how can we manage it all? Read on the learn about the Five Gears!
DECA Direct Magazine: De-stress
Between school, volunteering, extracurricular activities and DECA, there’s never a shortage of things to do! Learn how to hit pause, slow down and discover the best ways to manage your stress.
