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Beyond Repetition: Mastering Preparation for DECA Competitions
Preparation is the most important factor for success in competition! While many competitors repeat practice tests and role-plays in hopes of earning high scores, true preparation goes beyond practicing over and over again.
Words of Wisdom: Pieces of Advice From DECA Advisors
Chapters across the nation are preparing for one of the most exciting times of the year. To better understand these key elements, we asked DECA advisors in Florida DECA District 8 for advice they would give to members.
From Vision to Verity: How to Stay Consistent with Your 2026 Goals
As we begin February, many New Year’s Resolutions fade into wistful aspirations instead of life-changing habits. Here are some of my favorite tips for keeping consistent when the New Year’s sparkle wears off.
Tips for Small Chapter Growth
Although new chapter obstacles often felt insurmountable, every successful chapter begins in the same position. Here is a quick guide to help your DECA chapter prepare for future success!
2026 is the New 2016? How a Meme Redefined an Artist and a Culture
If culture moves in cycles, then 2026 is pressing rewind. A growing nostalgia for the mid-2010s is redefining how brands market, how artists resurface, and how Gen Z defines cultural identity.
Participate in the Non-Competitive Stock Market Game Session
The SIFMA Foundation is offering a non-competitive DECA Stock Market Game running from February 9 through April 16, 2026. This is a great opportunity for students to test out the simulation and prepare for the Fall's Stock Market Game ICDC qualifier.
More Than Football: The Business Strategy Driving the Super Bowl
Beyond the touchdowns and the trophies, the Super Bowl has evolved into a billion-dollar experience and is a significant example of sophisticated marketing and business operations worldwide.
Choose Your ATL Adventure: DECA ICDC 2026 Attraction Ticket Options
After your DECA ICDC activities have wrapped for the day, explore all that Atlanta has to offer. The city is simply alive, always evolving and raising the bar on one-of-a-kind experiences you’ll be talking about for years to come!
Congratulations to the 2025-26 NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.
Recognize Outstanding Seniors with DECA's Emerging Leader Honor Award
If you know an exceptional DECA leader, consider recognizing them with the DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award. The application window is open until March 31, 2026.
Case Study of the Week: Marketing Safe Winter Driving
Step into the role of the regional manager for Rental Car Academy, a rental car agency that caters to budget-conscious travelers. The regional vice president wants you to determine how to best market an optional yet important new service only for customers in the region.
Why Join the U.S. Air Force? Building Skills, Experience and Long-Term Opportunity
Choosing how to begin your career is about finding an environment where you can develop skills, gain experience and grow professionally over time. The U.S. Air Force offers a hands-on pathway that combines training, education and responsibility.
Case Study of the Week: Expanding the Product Mix at a Mobile Salon
Step into the role of the owner of Fresh Look Mobile, a business that provides mobile hair-cutting services. Your business partner thinks it would be smart to expand the product mix and has asked you for on brand suggestions.
How Florida DECA is Leading the Way for Positive Advocacy
Advocacy is a cornerstone of positive social change. It empowers individuals and communities to stand up for their beliefs, address issues and influence policy decisions. Learn more about how Florida DECA is making remarkable strides in advocacy.
One Diamond: October 2023
Check out what you missed on the October 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.
Case Study of the Week: Recommending Amenities and Services
Step into the role of a hospitality consultant. You have been hired by the president of Skyward Airlines, to recommend amenities and services for a new hotel being built exclusively for Skyward employees.
DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 46th Semi-Annual Survey
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 46th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 9,100 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 15.7 years.
Case Study of the Week: Promoting Hot Beverages
Step into the role of the marketing communications manager for Conway’s, a drive-in fast food restaurant chain. The director of marketing wants you to inform the public of a new product line.
Size Up Your Future Employer to Boost Your Career Opportunities
Finding a match with a prospective employer is complicated and takes time. Job seekers will want to prioritize organizations that invest in their employees and provide professional development opportunities, mentorship and other benefits!
Case Study of the Week: Paid vs Unpaid Internships
Step into the roles of the director of human resources and the director of employee relations at Cromwell Realty. The president of the company wants to begin offering unpaid internships to staff open positions and wants your feedback.
Case Study of the Week: The Perks of Opening a Franchise
Step into the role of a small business consultant. A client wants to start a business and has asked you for information about franchises.
Mastering Time Management While in College
With classes, assignments, social activities and possibly a part-time job, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But fear not! We're here to help you navigate the college journey with some simple and effective time management strategies.
Unlocking Success with DECA’s Leadership Passport Progam
Searching for a way to keep your Collegiate DECA members excited and engaged? Look no further than Collegiate DECA’s Leadership Passport Program!
Your Ultimate Guide to Career Fair Success
Nervous about attending your university’s career fair this year and landing an internship or job? Here are the 6 Key Steps to preparing for Career Fair success and landing endless opportunities with the companies you meet!
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Case Study of the Week: Resort Day Passes
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.
Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Members of the Month
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.
Congratulations to DECA's 2026 Certified School-based Enterprises
Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises that earned a 2025-26 Chapter Certification!
Dress for Confidence, Not Just the Dress Code
“Dress for success" is advice we hear everywhere. But too often, it gets reduced to a simple checklist: blazer, slacks, closed-toe shoes. The way clothing makes us feel is often overlooked, which can affect how we perform.
Announcing the 2025-2026 Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2025-2026 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete during the DECA International Career Development Conference this spring.
Apply Now for the 2026 DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grants
Through the VBC—DECA Hotel Challenge, more than $6,000 in curriculum grants will be awarded at the start of the 2026-27 school year to DECA chapters. Read on to learn how to apply.
Sending DECA Love this Valentine's Day
Let your DECA bestie, competition partner and fellow chapter members know how much they mean to you with this year's DECA Valentines!
Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Tammy Cox
DECA advisor Tammy Cox has implemented a student-led project management structure for chapter events and initiatives, which has positively impacted her members and the chapter culture.
Study Smarter, Not Harder: Your Guide to Role-play Success
The most successful competitors don’t study harder; they study smarter. Here’s how to prepare efficiently, build real-world knowledge, and stand out in your next role-play.
Effective Networking Activities for Your Collegiate DECA Chapter
As college students, learning to network can be daunting. A way your chapter can overcome this is by hosting networking events with additional business organizations to create a more comfortable environment.
American Marketing Association (AMA) Associate in Marketing Management Certificate Now Available
The AMA Associate in Marketing Management Certificate validates the marketing skills DECA students possess, signaling to colleges and employers that they’re prepared for what’s next. Learn how to gain access.
Case Study of the Week: Spot The Weaknesses
Step into the role of an accounting auditor hired by Operation Care, a local nonprofit organization. The chair of the board of trustees wants to increase accounting controls and has asked you to review current controls, report weaknesses and make recommendations.
