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DECA is Excited to Welcome Exhibitors to The Ultimate DECA Power Trip
Members attending The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Arlington, VA, will have the opportunity to meet with over 40 exhibitors. See which companies, colleges and organizations are attending this year's event.
From Dishes to DECA Glass: The Ingredients of Delivering the Perfect Pitch
When I first joined DECA, my recipes were questionable. But after burning my first few dishes, I learned the secret recipe wasn’t about following instructions; it was about adding my own twist and approaching the process the right way.
DECA Announces Expanded Partnership with IBM SkillsBuild to Empower Members & Advisors with Cutting-Edge Resources
All DECA members and advisors will gain free access to IBM SkillsBuild’s library of interactive courses, digital learning modules and recognized industry credentials.
Get Recognized with a DECA Inc. Scholarship
We are thrilled to announce that DECA's scholarship program for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open for submissions! This is your opportunity to receive financial support for your education while being recognized for your accomplishments.
It Starts with You: Leading by Example in Every Moment
Leadership is the way you treat others, the effort you bring and the moments you choose to do the right thing, even when it’s not easy. Here are a few tips to help you lead by example in every moment!
Calling All Entrepreneurs: Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week
This November, Global Entrepreneurship Network will celebrate 18 years of helping millions of people unleash their ideas to start and scale new businesses through Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Case Study of the Week: Using Current Staff to Help Recruit New Staff
Step into the role of the director of human resources at the National Organization of Zoos and Aquariums (NOZA), a nonprofit organization that educates, promotes and advocates for local zoos and aquariums.
Pitch Decks: Your Questions Answered
New for the 2025-26 school year, six competitive events will replace the previously required 10-page written paper with a 20-slide pitch deck. Check out this article for answers to questions about the change to Pitch Decks.
Helping Your DECA Members Avoid Penalty Points: A Guide for Advisors
As DECA advisors, one of our crucial roles is helping student members navigate the technical requirements of written events. Use this article to guide your student members in avoiding common penalty point deductions.
In the Judge's Mind: What Makes You Stand Out in Your DECA Role-play
Go beyond the official rubric to reveal the unwritten expectations of role-play judges to hear from several experienced judges about the details that separate the solid role-plays from the unforgettable ones.
Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Katrina McDowell
Discover how High Plains Technology Center advisor Katrina McDowell is engaging members in marketing management through the Woodward community.
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Competition University Chapter Climb Challenge Winners
Competition University and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the 2025 Competition University Chapter Climb Challenge!
What to Expect Entering Your DECA Officer Term
You’ve made it! Whether you’re a chapter or association officer, you’re essential to members, your community, your association and DECA as a whole. At the beginning of your term, it’s difficult to figure out how the year will play out, but, here are a few things to keep in mind throughout the year.
Case Study of the Week: A Solution for Unopened Emails
You are the director of customer relations and the marketing communications specialist for Unique Gifts, a catalog and online retailer. More than half of the products are handmade by independent artists and artisans.
Summer Engagement Tips for Your Chapter
The summer months are great for relaxing and having fun, but what could be better than having fun while helping your chapter? These tips and tricks can help your chapter members connect more, prep your chapter for next year, and have fun all at the same time!
Case Study of the Week: The Role of Small Business on the Economy
You are to assume the role of a small business development officer with City Majestic Financial, a non-profit organization that helps business owners with growth and development. A client has asked you for information regarding economics and entrepreneurship.
I Graduated! What’s Next?
Did you recently graduate high school? Are you wondering how you can Get the Edge in the next stage of your life? Well, look no further! This is how you can bring DECA with you, even after graduating high school.
Case Study of the Week: Soliciting Customers from Illness
You are to assume the role of director of operations for SickRX, a new mobile app that helps users determine the severity of symptoms and appropriate actions needed. The director of development has asked you to analyze an offer from a potential investor.
Case Study of the Week: Promoting Small Town Local Start-Ups
You are to assume the role of an investment team working at New Fund, an investment firm that specializes in venture capital located in a city of 4 million people. You will be meeting with the founder of the firm to discuss your plans to increase the number of start-ups coming from small towns.
Download ICDC Certificates and Competitor Transcripts
Learn how to download certificates and competitive event transcripts from DECA's International Career Development Conference.
DECA Earns Two Gold Circle Awards for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE
DECA Inc. earned recognition by ASAE with a 2022 Gold Circle Award in two categories: E-Magazine and Video. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership, and communications award.
Case Study of the Week: Stopping Subscriber Cancellations
You are to assume the role of the director of sales at NowTV, a direct broadcast satellite television service provider. The senior vice president wants you to develop a special pricing promotion to offer current customers that request to cancel a popular premium cable network.
From Service Clerk to District Manager, the Walgreens Way
It was supposed to be a typical day in the life of then-teenager Mario Figueroa, a Walgreens district manager in the Chicago suburb of Buffalo Grove, IL.
Real World 101: Critical Life Skills You Need to Know Now
How can you separate yourself from the two million other students who will graduate college with you? Every college graduate will have a degree, but not every graduate will be prepared for the world as it’s going to be. Learn how you can begin to differentiate yourself from the crowd now.
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Case Study of the Week: Designing A New Branded Hotel TV Channel
Step into the role of the director of marketing for Celebrate Hotels, a chain of boutique style hotels. The vice president of marketing wants you to redesign the Celebrate channel found on all televisions in guestrooms.
DECA Honors Top 10 Chapters Worldwide for 2025-2026
The top 10 DECA chapters received recognition on stage during the Grand Opening Session of DECA's 2026 International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA, on Saturday, April 25.
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DECA Celebrates Four Milestone Years of Service with Valued Partners
This year at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA, DECA celebrated incredible milestones with four of our valued partners: MDA, The NRF Foundation, Vector Marketing and Spirit Box.
DECA Members Break Decade-Long Record by Raising Over $200,000 for MDA
In honor of this incredible achievement, DECA recognized the top 25 fundraising DECA chapters and the top three fundraising DECA associations at the Grand Opening Session of the 2026 International Career Development Conference.
Meet DECA's 2026-27 Executive Officer Candidates
Learn more about the candidates running for executive office who hope to serve as the leaders of DECA’s High School Division for the 2026-27 school year.
Watch the DECA ICDC 2026 Grand Opening Session
The 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session is happening on Saturday, April 25, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
Taste of ATL: 5 Restaurants You’ll Be Talking About All Trip
Whether you're going to dinner with your chapter, grabbing a bite after competition or exploring the city, here are five spots that deliver great food without feeling overly commercialized.
Case Study: Supporting Chick-fil-A Operators Through Optional Team Member Programs
Chick‑fil‑A has asked your DECA team to act as consultants and develop one optional program concept that Operators could voluntarily implement to support their Team Members.
Introducing the 2026-27 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2026-27 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent Collegiate DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.
Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service
The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors for their years of service to Collegiate DECA.
Congratulations to the 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions
Congratulations to the 2026 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Louisville, KY.
Congratulations to the 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Finalists
Congratulations to the competitive event finalists from Collegiate DECA's 2026 International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY.
