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Free College & Career Planning Resources from Encourage
DECA is excited to kick off another year of partnership with Encourage® - a free college and career planning program designed to help members explore life after high school.
From the Soccer Field to the DECA Stage: Starting the Kingwood High School Chapter
From chasing Division 1 dreams on the soccer field to building one of Texas's fastest-growing DECA chapters, I discovered that true leadership is about more than wins. It's about finding your voice, creating community and inspiring others to rise.
Building and Leading a Strong Officer Team
Building a strong DECA officer team takes effort, but it can make all the difference in a chapter's success. Explore the values that build a strong chapter officer team!
Stepping Into DECA: Lessons From My First Year
Are you a student who's new to DECA? If so, here's my advice from someone who was once in your shoes.
Racing into the School Year: East Paulding DECA's Membership Recruitment Campaign and Tactics
At East Paulding DECA, we were pleasantly challenged when the national DECA "Go the Extra" theme was released. After much thought and discussion, we happily chose a thrilling race car theme for our school's campaign.
Get Ready to Access Your Free Adobe Express for Education Account
As part of DECA’s partnership with Adobe, all advisors and members can access Adobe Express for Education for free. Find out how to access your account and get started with your content creation today!
Mastering Money: Why Finance Events Are Essential for DECA Members
Finance events help DECA members build real-world money management and consulting skills. From budgeting and investments to teamwork and client communication, this cluster prepares students for success both in and out of the competition setting.
Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Lisa Cline
Lisa Cline, DECA advisor at North Forsyth High School in Georgia, has built an SBE program that not only raises funds for her DECA chapter, but also prepares students with skills they will use for life.
Case Study of the Week: Hobbies for Veterinarian Office Employees
Step into the role of the human resources manager at Riverside Pet Clinic, a veterinarian office with 55 employees. The owner wants you to determine how to encourage all employees to participate in a hobby.
Taking your Chapter’s SBE to the Extra Level
Once your SBE is up and running, the real challenge begins: growing it. Expanding your customer base, increasing sales and elevating your chapter’s presence takes strategy, creativity and a team ready to level up.
How to Choose Your DECA Competitive Event
One of the most exciting things about joining DECA is choosing your competitive event. With so many categories, it can be overwhelming at first, but your event should challenge you and also cater to your strengths.
Your Freshman Year Playbook: Four Tips for a Strong Start
Freshman year is among the most exciting and important times in your high school journey. Here are four tips to set a strong foundation for your high school experience!
Case Study of the Week: Peacocks on Board?
Step into the role of customer relations at Star Crest Airlines. Star Crest Airlines offers over 900 domestic flights daily and prides itself on its number one ranked customer service.
Accepting Differences: Adding LGBTQ+ Inclusivity into Your Leadership Style
Tuesday, October 11, is National Coming Out Day. To many, this may be just an ordinary Tuesday, but for LGBTQ+ individuals, this is a day of celebration for being yourself—no matter how you identify. This article is the perfect stepping stone to help educate yourself and get the edge in an inclusive leadership style!
DECA Announces a New Partnership with Chick-fil-A
DECA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Chick-fil-A! The partnership will focus on connecting local Chick-fil-A Operators with DECA chapter advisors, DECA members and chartered associations
Case Study of the Week: In-house Wellness Opportunities
Step into the role of director of human resources for Mitchem Designs, a small graphic design firm. The owner of the company has asked you to recommend low-cost options for an in-house employee wellness program.
8 Top Tips to Ace the Career Fair
The career fair is your unique shop window and a perfect opportunity to launch your career. But they can be daunting, especially if you haven’t prepared properly. Here are eight top tips to ace the career fair, courtesy of Stephanie Ruiz, Head of Career Services at the international hospitality school Les Roches.
North Paulding DECA's Annual Tailgate Recruitment Social
What is a social? A social is where NPHS DECA as a chapter, gets together outside of school hours for an interactive activity/game planned by our officer team. This is a great way for our chapter to come together and create a lasting memory!
Syosset DECA Gets the Edge with Massive Membership Growth
Syosset experiences a 75% increase in membership, making them one of the largest chapters in New York. They are preparing for competition and can’t wait to Get the Edge!
Top 5 Leadership Podcasts to Listen to this International Podcast Day
As emerging leaders, we’re always looking for new ways to learn and grow into our leadership styles. These are five podcasts that I have gathered through my own listening or that other DECA leaders have recommended to me.
Case Study of the Week: What is Accrual-based Accounting?
Step into the role of an associate accountant hired by the owner of Locally Picked, LLC., a small business that sells fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and honey. The owner needs you to explain accrual basis accounting.
Anderson Advisors and DECA Inc. Announce Partnership
Anderson Business Advisors partners with DECA to create scholarship and internship programs for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.
Introducing "DECA at the Bell" by BusinessU
DECA has partnered with BusinessU to create a new role-play prep series! “DECA At The Bell” is an interactive, video-based series. Each video features two hosts who take something going on in the world of business and relate it back to DECA performance indicators.
Case Study of the Week: To Open or Not to Open... on Sundays
Step into the role of general manager at Johnson Family Elite, a local automobile dealership that sells both new and previously-owned Elite vehicles. The owner of the local dealership is considering a change to the days the business is open.
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This Is How We Do DECA: Advisor Basic Training Series
Join us for the brand new This Is How We Do DECA: Advisor Basic Training series, designed for brand new or newer DECA chapter advisors looking for an overview of the year to come.
Be The One with 2024-2025 Chapter Campaigns
The 2024-2025 DECA Chapter Campaigns are here to help you Be The One! Participating in the chapter campaigns encourages DECA members to engage with their community and grow membership.
Download the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Guide
The Collegiate DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, learn about virtual challenges and access competitive event guidelines.
2024-2025 SBE Chapter Certification Guidelines Available Now
The SBE chapter certification guidelines and competition guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year are now available.
Connect with Collegiate DECA Calls
Are you seeking ways to interact with Collegiate DECA members outside conferences? Learn how to grow and network by joining one of our three tailored virtual Collegiate Calls during the 2024-2025 DECA year.
Planning Fall 2024 Recruitment
As the academic year kicks off and recruitment events begin for the fall semester, it is important to outline your chapter's recruitment plan and strategy. Here are some things to consider as the semester quickly approaches.
Breaking Down How to Get Involved on Campus
Starting college can feel like stepping into a whole new world. From registered student organizations (RSOs) to Greek life, there can be a lot to take in. Let's break down each of these and why you might want to join them.
Be The One: The Collegiate DECA Program of Leadership
Your Collegiate DECA Executive Officer team is excited to announce our 2024-2025 Program of Leadership. Focus areas for the Collegiate division include leadership development, member engagement and member recruitment.
Recruit, Retain, Repeat: Strategies for Maintaining Chapter Memberships
DECA is poised to reach record membership levels yet again. Establishing a strong support framework is crucial to maintaining this growth and effectively nurturing new chapters. Here is how you can foster retention and create a lasting impact.
Engaging with High School Member Video Calls
Discover ways to stay engaged this year through the High School Executive Officer team’s One DECA, President's Council and Regional Call series.
Selling DECA to New Members
Membership recruitment at the beginning of each school year is essential to a chapter’s success. Here are some ideas to help you sell DECA while gaining exposure from your school community.
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Be The One: High School Program of Leadership
The 2024-2025 High School Division Executive Officer Team is excited to introduce our Program of Leadership. We can’t wait to help members Be the One through advocacy, communications and leadership development.
