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DECA Duck Takes Flight at Smithville High School

Sep 24, 2025

Smithville High School’s DECA chapter has a new mascot, DECA Duck. What started as just a blue rubber ducky idea has become a school spirit sensation at DECA events and recruiting activities.

Chapter Strategy

IBM SkillsBuild to Launch 8-Part Webinar Series on AI for Educators

Sep 24, 2025

Starting September 25th, IBM SkillsBuild is launching an incredible 8-part webinar series designed specifically for educators ready to be enabled and become force multipliers.

College Success

Major Keys: Unlocking College Success with a DECA Mindset

Sep 23, 2025

Success doesn’t come from luck; it comes from preparation, strategy, mindset and staying true to yourself. For many, college feels like the biggest stage of their life. But in reality, it’s actually not all that different from being a DECA member.

Compete

Would Taylor Swift’s Marketing Score Well on a DECA Rubric?

Sep 23, 2025

Taylor Swift has clearly conquered the music industry, but what if she stepped into the world of DECA competition? Let’s look at how she would perform in each section of the Principles of Marketing Event.

Career Insights

This Week in Business: What High School Students Should Know

Sep 22, 2025

Business is constantly evolving. Keeping up with these changes is vital for DECA competitors and high school students and can also be the difference between competing in a role-play and winning one.

Chapter Strategy

The DECA Drop Premieres Episode 1: All Things DECA!

Sep 22, 2025

Your 2025–2026 Executive Officer Team saw how podcasts were taking off and wanted to give DECA members the same kind of experience: a place to pick up tips, hear updates and get to know our team!

Chapter Strategy

Everything You Need to Know for DECA SBE Week 2025

Sep 22, 2025

Each day of #DECASBEWeek has a social media theme unique to DECA’s school-based enterprise program. Be sure to participate by sharing photos or videos that correspond to the daily theme.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: How to Protect a Mobile Bank Account From Identity Theft

Sep 22, 2025

Step into the role of a financial advisor at First Bank. A customer wants to open a mobile banking account to pay more bills online but is worried about identity theft and has asked for your help.

Career Insights

Filling The GAP: The Secret Behind Katseye's Viral Marketing

Sep 18, 2025

GAP’s recent marketing project shows that authentic brand representation, positive customer connections and creative engagement can be the key to marketing magic. Here's what the campaign teaches us about successful marketing.

College Success

From Role-play to Resume: Elevating Your College Application with DECA

Sep 18, 2025

Standing out on college applications goes beyond attending a few DECA meetings; the leadership opportunities, scholarships, networking and real-world skills can give you the edge you need to make your resume shine.

Chapter Strategy

Go The Extra Classroom Photo Contest Winners

Sep 18, 2025

Over 100 advisors sent us their classroom photos featuring posters, plaques, awards, banners, the DECA Guide, and the 2025-26 DECA organizer.

Chapter Strategy

Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Logan Creekmur

Sep 18, 2025

DECA advisor Logan Creekmur is redefining member engagement through creative programming that blends community, connection, and career inspiration.

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DECA News

Introducing the 2026-27 DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 28, 2026

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2026-27 DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

Compete

DECA Announces Competitive Event Topics and Updates for 2026-2027

Apr 28, 2026

Get a head start on the 2026-2027 competition season with DECA's updates, topics and resources for next year's competitive events program.

DECA News

2025-2026 IMPACT Program Winners Announced

Apr 28, 2026

The IMPACT Program has five categories for recognition: Advocacy, Community Outreach, Innovations, Membership and Partnership Outreach.

DECA News

DECA Honors Advisors for 40 Years of Service at 2026 ICDC

Apr 28, 2026

The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding service to the organization's mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.

DECA News

U.S. Army Awarded Over $15 Million in Scholarships to DECA Members

Apr 28, 2026

Army ROTC has annually participated at the International Career Development Conference as an exhibitor, provided mentors, judged competitions, shared remarks on leadership and awarded millions in college scholarships.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2026 DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 28, 2026

Congratulations to the 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions!

Conferences

Collegiate DECA ICDC 2026 Post Conference FAQs

Apr 27, 2026

We hope you enjoyed your time in Louisville for Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference! Here are some answers to commonly asked post-ICDC questions.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2026 DECA ICDC Competitive Event Finalists

Apr 27, 2026

Congratulations to the competitive event finalists from DECA's 2026 International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Designing A New Branded Hotel TV Channel

Apr 27, 2026

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 News

DECA Honors Top 10 Chapters Worldwide for 2025-2026

Apr 25, 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.

DECA News

DECA Celebrates Four Milestone Years of Service with Valued Partners

Apr 25, 2026

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 News

DECA Members Break Decade-Long Record by Raising Over $200,000 for MDA

Apr 25, 2026

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.