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Taking Advantage of Summer Experiences
Taking on an internship, job or volunteer opportunity this summer? This endeavor can be challenging but very rewarding. Here are ways to leverage your skills as a DECA member to make the most out of your break.

2024 DECA Summer Bucket List
Summer is the perfect time to gain new experiences, take exciting opportunities and prepare for the 2024-2025 DECA year. Challenge yourself by checking off YOUR 2024 DECA Summer Bucket List!

3 Reasons to Attend DECA ELS
Explore the reasons to attend DECA ELS this summer and learn about what both programs have to offer! Whichever route you choose, ELS promises to be an enriching experience filled with learning, networking and personal growth.

Building Your DECA Brand on Social Media
With social media serving as a powerful tool, creating and maintaining a dedicated DECA Instagram account can be a game-changer. Here's how to make the most of your summer by establishing your own DECA brand on Social Media.

How to Hack Leadership Team Building
As the school year comes to a close, it’s time for your chapter or association to choose their new officer team. Use one (or more) of the following ideas to build your team up so that YOU can lead your members effectively.

DECA Earns Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE
DECA Inc. earned recognition by ASAE with a 2024 Gold Circle Award in the Video category. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership and communications award.

Learn More About Your 2024-2025 High School Executive Officers
During this year's DECA ICDC in Anaheim, DECA members selected the leaders that will serve during the upcoming school year. As they prepare for the next year, discover more about who they are and where they come from.

Case Study of the Week: From Hire Date to Start Date
Step into the role of the director of human resources for Fun Time. The vice president wants you to create a welcome package for new employees that will keep them engaged from hire date to start date.

Case Study of the Week: Promoting "New" Merchandise
Step into the role of the marketing manager for Gold Mine. The owner of the chain wants you to develop a plan to promote the stores’ new venture into formalwear and its need for merchandise.

Making the Most of Your Summer Internship
Summer internships are not just about earning a paycheck or padding your resume; they're an opportunity to learn, grow, and pave the way for your future career. But how do you make the most of these brief months?

Experiencing the Difference at DECA ICDC with Marjory Stoneman Douglas DECA
Starting with a tour of Los Angeles and ending with winning first and fifth places, Marjory Stoneman Douglas DECA experienced the difference at the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference!

Download ICDC 2024 Certificates and Competitor Transcripts
Learn how to download certificates and competitive event transcripts from DECA's 2024 Collegiate and High School International Career Development Conferences.

Improving the Employee Experience
This year's Business Operations Research topic focuses on ways to improve the employee experience. We visited with Intuit, Men's Wearhouse and Marriott International to learn how they are charting a course for the future of their workplace culture based on their experiences from the past year.

Rules to Live By: The Nature of Ethics
When you think of ethics, what comes to mind? Doing what people say you should do? Obeying the law? While these can both be part of ethical behavior, it takes a lot more than just listening to authority figures or doing what’s legal to be an ethical person.

3 Ways to Handle Burnout
Have you ever experienced a case of burnout? If so, it can be a challenging experience. During the school year, we take on many responsibilities and may find it hard to balance work, academics and life with so much on our plate. It is important to find a way to take a break and rest–both physically and mentally–to avoid burnout.

Case Study of the Week: Investing Money at a Bank
You are to assume the roles of the investment manager and investment specialist at Cross Town Bank. You will be meeting with a customer to discuss options for investing in order to earn a return.

3 Ways to Celebrate a DECA Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to spend the Halloween season than doing it DECA style! Here are three ways you can celebrate Halloween the DECA way.

Case Study of the Week: Credit Card Ethics in the Workplace
You are to assume the roles of the human resources director and the operations director at Braxton Productions,. The president has asked you to determine if an employee’s actions are ethical, how to respond, and how to communicate any changes in processes to staff.

How to Best Prepare for Your Next Role-play
With competition season fast approaching, the number one thing on many competitors’ minds is the thought of how they can crush their role-play in front of their judges. Unfortunately, there is no magical hack to make your presentations better but these tips should definitely help!

10 Things You May Not Know About DECA Direct Online
How well do you know DECA Direct Online? Check out these ten cool features to help you get the most out of the site.

Case Study of the Week: Helping Teens with Financial Goals
You are to assume the role of a financial counselor that works with teenagers. You will be meeting with a client to discuss a personal spending plan that will help meet the client’s financial goals.

3 Ways to Make New DECA Members Feel Welcome
Joining DECA can be a rewarding experience for members who decide to get involved. However, just because someone registers as a member, doesn’t mean they automatically start taking advantage of all that DECA has to offer.

Your Guide to Exploring Austin During Collegiate DECA's Engage Conference
The Texas Collegiate DECA officers have put together a list of local favorites for Collegiate DECA members to check out while in Austin for Engage this November.

3 Ways to Sharpen Your Leadership Decision-making Skills
Have you recently taken on a new leadership position? While many perks come with the role, more responsibility often means increased pressure to make the best possible decisions.
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Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Top MDA Fundraising DECA Chapters and Associations
DECA and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are excited to announce this year’s top fundraising DECA chapters and associations. Thank you for your incredible community service efforts.

DECA Celebrates the 2023-2024 Top 10 Chapters in the World
DECA is excited to congratulate the top 10 membership chapters in the world for the 2023-2024 academic year! Thank you to all chapters who worked to experience the difference in membership recruitment.

Watch the DECA ICDC 2024 Grand Opening Session
Relive the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session on-demand.

DECA Recognizes Helen Brown with Chairman's Award
As a member of DECA's National Advisory Board, Helen has engaged with thousands of members and advisors at DECA's educational conferences at the association, regional and international levels.

DECA Recognizes Jerry DiGiovanni with Honorary Life Membership
During two decades of service as Executive Director, Jerry displayed unwavering kindness, support and enthusiasm for the student members and advisors of Pennsylvania DECA.

Congrats to the Collegiate DECA 2023-2024 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

Introducing the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2024-2025 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 Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC
Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2023-2024 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Austin, TX.

Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions
Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Austin, TX.

Ways to Reflect on the CDECA ICDC Experience
Whether you’re aiming glass or looking to expand your network, Collegiate DECA ICDC has it all. But what’s next when it all wraps up, and the closing session ends? Here are some things that you can do after the closing session ends.

Case Study of the Week: Nepo-Baby or Legit Candidate?
Step into the role of a consultant hired by the president of Grand Grocery, a privately held supermarket chain with over 300 locations in one state. The president has hired you to help with succession planning after a sudden decision to retire.

Making the Most of Conferences: Your DECA ICDC Era
DECA ICDC can lay the foundation for your professional life—if you come ready to engage, learn and stretch your skills. In this article, dive into how to make the most out of your conference experience.