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Where to Attend? How to Make Your College Decision

Jan 15, 2025

Making the right decision on where to attend college is important. You will consider the right “fit” for your academic, career and social goals. All while keeping motivated during your senior year of high school.

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2024-2025 Winners

Jan 14, 2025

Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2024-2025!

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA at the Bell Challenge 2024-2025 Winners

Jan 13, 2025

BusinessU and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the DECA at the Bell Challenge for 2024-2025!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Can Existing Customers Find New Customers?

Jan 13, 2025

Step into the role of the owner of Good Pet, an online company that sells premium pet treats. Your business partner wants you to develop a marketing plan that will help the company gain new customers.

Spotlights

The Power of Marketing and Branding at Reedy High School

Jan 10, 2025

Rayyan Khan, a Marketing officer from Reedy DECA, the Texas DECA Chapter of the Year, emphasizes the importance of marketing and branding in building trust, fostering engagement and successfully managing a thriving chapter.

Conferences

DECA ICDC 2025 Attraction Ticket Options

Jan 7, 2025

As your DECA chapter heads to Orlando for DECA’s International Career Development Conference, we’re here to make your experience as easy as possible! DECA is coordinating a package of attraction ticket offerings with many benefits.

DECA News

Announcing DECA's 2024-2025 Chapter Campaign Winners

Jan 7, 2025

This year, an impressive number of chapters completed their campaign goals. Congratulations to all the chapters that participated in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns!

Compete

Get Ready for Round 2 of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge

Jan 6, 2025

The DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) is an official competitive event free to high school members and hosted by Knowledge Matters. The event is based on the Virtual Business series of simulations and offers over $20,000 in scholarship money.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: January and February are Slooooow!

Jan 6, 2025

Step into the role of the director of marketing for Jubilant Ranch, an extremely popular amusement park. The chief marketing officer wants you to choose one market to target for a promotion that would increase attendance in January and February.

Conferences

Be The One at the 2025 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference

Jan 1, 2025

Get ready to experience all Orlando offers at the 2025 SEM conference! Learn more about all SEM offers you and your future career through connecting with industry leaders, gaining hands-on experience and sharpening your competitive skills.

Compete

Foundational Skills for Competition

Jan 1, 2025

With district competition underway and association conferences approaching quickly, here are some essential skills for you to use during competition.

Chapter Strategy

Celebrating Career and Technical Education: Top Resources for CTE Month

Jan 1, 2025

It’s never too early to start advocating for Career and Technical Education (CTE). With CTE Month around the corner, you can maximize your impact using the resources in this article.

Career Insights

What to Know About the Consumer in 2025

Mar 15, 2025

Last year, consumers proved their resiliency yet again, demonstrating a willingness and ability to spend in the face of inflation, higher interest rates and more. And looking ahead, consumers continue to face an uncertain environment.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Leadership Passport Recipients

Mar 11, 2025

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 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: Pausing Operations to Strengthen Customer Service

Mar 10, 2025

Step into the role of an operations assistant for Blue Ribbon Gifts. A customer service employee wants you to explain how a pause in order fulfillment can be communicated as positive customer relations to those complaining.

Spotlights

Collegiate DECA Stock Market Challenge Experience

Mar 3, 2025

This year, I participated in the Stock Market Challenge, an experience that both challenged and enhanced my understanding of finance. It allowed me to apply what I've learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios while playing a pivotal role in shaping my career aspirations.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Elevating the Customer Experience During Air Travel

Mar 3, 2025

Step into the role of the director of customer experience for Royal Airways. The chief marketing officer wants you to create a customer amenity kit for both domestic and international flights that will elevate the customer experience.

Chapter Strategy

Passing the Torch: How to Ensure a Smooth Leadership Transition for your Chapter

Mar 1, 2025

Now is the time to begin selecting our division’s next leaders. Whether you are a chapter president passing down the gavel or serving on a chapter election committee, the decisions made during this stage are crucial to future chapter success.

Conferences

Gear Up to Be The One at Collegiate DECA ICDC

Mar 1, 2025

San Francisco’s calling! The Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference lands at the Marriott Marquis, April 5-8, 2025, bringing together Emerging Leaders from around the world.

Career Insights

The Connection between Cybersecurity and Leaders of Tomorrow

Mar 1, 2025

While we focus on the soft skills to become emerging leaders, we forget that those skills relate to cybersecurity in various ways. Hear from a student leader who has shown the benefits of having leadership and cybersecurity experience together.

Leadership

5 Ways DECA Helps You Build Resilience

Mar 1, 2025

Resilience is built through experiences, and DECA provides countless opportunities to strengthen this essential skill. By developing adaptability, confidence and perseverance, members gain a competitive edge that will serve them well in their future endeavors.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Methods to Market Safety

Feb 24, 2025

Step into the role of the regional manager for Rental Car Academy. The regional vice president wants you to determine how to best market an optional yet important new service only for customers in the region.

Spotlights

Finance Cluster Exam Tips

Feb 20, 2025

Are you competing in a finance event? If so, you will need to take the Finance Cluster Exam. Some tips for doing well include avoiding getting stuck on questions, using background knowledge, using the process of elimination, studying key terms, and taking practice tests.

Spotlights

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Ace Your Case Study

Feb 20, 2025

Are you looking for ways to improve your case study before Collegiate DECA ICDC? Check out this step-by-step guide to learn how to ace your case study!

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Career Insights

The Secret to Success in DECA and Beyond

Apr 1, 2024

Never want to be stuck on a problem again? We got you. Learn a powerful method to crush any problem - from DECA, to admissions, to academics, to sports and even everyday life.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2024 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Apr 1, 2024

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award recipients! This award recognizes outstanding senior members for their involvement with DECA.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Methods to Collect Customer Data

Apr 1, 2024

Step into the role of the marketing research specialist for Mark-it, a big box retail chain. The director of merchandising wants you to create a survey to collect merchandising data from customers.

Chapter Strategy

From Success to Successor: DECA Chapter Leadership Transitions

Apr 1, 2024

With chapters constantly looking to grow and improve, a key step in doing so is ensuring that there is a smooth transition from each officer team to the next. Discover essential steps to create a seamless handover of leadership roles, from refining constitutions to mentoring incoming teams!

Leadership

Creating a Leadership Legacy: Investing in Yourself, Investing in Collegiate DECA

Apr 1, 2024

The greatest legacy we can leave is not measured in titles or accolades but in the lives we touch and the impact we make. So, let us continue to invest in ourselves and each other, and together, let us write the next chapter in the remarkable story of Collegiate DECA.

College Success

Final Exam Survival Guide

Apr 1, 2024

As we gear up for the grand finale of finals week, I thought I'd drop some wisdom to make this journey more exciting. As your trusty Collegiate DECA Executive Officer, I've curated a survival guide that's more thrilling than a blockbuster movie.

Chapter Strategy

Managing School Stress During Busy Times

Apr 1, 2024

Managing many different parts of life places a burden of stress on your shoulders that can sometimes feel unmanageable. As someone who has been through this, survived this and is also currently going through this, here are my top tips!

Chapter Strategy

Answering “Why DECA?”

Apr 1, 2024

As the year closes, recruitment strategies start to come back into mind. Promoting DECA to new members is simple; it’s all about showcasing the personal experience. Effectively answering the question of “Why DECA?” can pose an opportunity to turn an interested student into a committed member.

Conferences

6 Tips to DECA Dress to Impress

Apr 1, 2024

As a DECA member, your attire plays a crucial role in presenting yourself, projecting professionalism, confidence and attention to detail. Here are six tips and ideas to help you stand out in your DECA dress professional attire.

Conferences

Taking Care of YOU at ICDC

Apr 1, 2024

Attending ICDC offers unparalleled networking and competition opportunities, but prioritizing self-care is essential amid the excitement. This article emphasizes the importance of taking care of your mental and physical health to help you truly Experience the Difference in Anaheim.

Chapter Strategy

Recognizing Your 2023-2024 Success

Apr 1, 2024

This article highlights meaningful ways for chapters to recognize their members for their accomplishments during the 2023-2024 academic year, including awards ceremonies, appreciation events and social media shoutouts.

Career Insights

Financial Literacy 101: It’s Never Too Early to Start

Apr 1, 2024

In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, financial literacy is a prerequisite for success and stability. High school students who prioritize developing this skill set early on position themselves for a future marked by financial independence and security. Read how you can set yourself up for financial success early here.