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Chapter Strategy

A Month Full Of Memories: How to Prepare for DECA Month's Social Media Challenge

Oct 24, 2025

DECA Month is filled with engagement, spotlights and celebrations for everything related to DECA. Here are some tips and tricks on how to dominate the DECA Month Social Media Challenge before November begins.

Spotlights

Marketing the Marketers: Student Spotlights

Oct 23, 2025

Marketing is how chapters share their stories and connect with people beyond their own schools. Behind every post, video and campaign is a team of students who work hard to bring their chapter’s ideas to life.

Leadership

Leadership That Lasts: How to Keep Growing Throughout the Semester

Oct 23, 2025

Whether you are helping a classmate or taking on a new challenge, each day is an opportunity to grow into a stronger leader. Here are four ways you can continue developing as a leader this semester.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 50th Semi-Annual Survey

Oct 23, 2025

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 50th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 10K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 15.7.

Chapter Strategy

Celebrate DECA Month this November

Oct 21, 2025

#DECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things DECA. Throughout November, members reflect on their favorite DECA memories, take part in DECA's programs and showcase the many reasons they love being a DECA member.

DECA News

DECA Welcomes College Board as Strategic Partner 

Oct 20, 2025

This collaboration will combine DECA’s focus on emerging leaders and entrepreneurs with the College Board’s expertise in developing programs that promote career and college readiness.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Designing Album Cover Art

Oct 20, 2025

Step into the role of a marketing communications consultant. You have been hired by the manager of the folk-rock band Kingsley, to create branding for their upcoming debut album.

Conferences

Elevating DECA in the Classroom: Highlights & Insights from AMPED 2025

Oct 19, 2025

This three-day conference featured an industry immersion series and two days of educational sessions on implementing DECA into the classroom.

Career Insights

NRF Consumer Survey Finds Halloween Spending to Reach Record $13.1 Billion

Oct 17, 2025

According to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey, Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year.

Chapter Strategy

Go The Extra Scare: Fall-Inspired Themes For Your Chapter Meetings 

Oct 15, 2025

October is such a versatile month, and holding meetings that engage members during this season is a great way to boost chapter participation and growth.

Career Insights

Maximizing Your Sales Interview Success

Oct 15, 2025

Are you on the hunt for your next sales career opportunity? Discover key insights and actionable tips from Intuit MailChimp's head of sales, Tom Eschbacher, that will best prepare you for your next sales interview.

DECA News

The 2025-2026 DECA SBE Individual Certification Exam Is Now Available

Oct 15, 2025

Members can achieve SBE individual certification through the successful completion of an online exam. This is a great opportunity for DECA members to add an additional level of recognition for their mastery of small business management instructional areas.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Creating Incentives for Use of Reusable Cups

Dec 26, 2022

Step into the role of the promotional director for Morning Brew, the largest coffee shop chain in the nation. The director of corporate responsibility wants you to design a promotion that will increase the use of reusable cups from 2% to 5% in the next year.

Spotlights

UW-Green Bay Hosted a Regional Conference

Dec 21, 2022

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Collegiate DECA Chapter hosted its first-ever regional conference this November. It was a huge success with over 70 attendees, four guest speakers and five schools.

College Success

High School vs. College Intro Business Classes

Dec 20, 2022

Are you looking to further your education in business? Here are my takeaways as a current student at an AACSB-accredited university that took three years of business courses in high school.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Recruiting Teens for Summer Jobs

Dec 19, 2022

Step into the role of human resources manager for Boardwalk Eats, a restaurant chain with 15 locations, all on popular coastlines. The owner of the chain has asked you for advice on how to best market employment opportunities to teenagers.

Career Insights

10 Business, Marketing and Hospitality Trends to Watch in 2023

Dec 15, 2022

Are you looking to get the edge in your next DECA role-play? Brush up on the top business, marketing and hospitality trends that companies will be watching in 2023.

Spotlights

Workshops for the Leaders of Tomorrow

Dec 15, 2022

Want to learn how your DECA Chapter can prepare your members for their future careers by expanding upon their personal and professional skills? Read about Cypress Bay High School’s Career Development Project and how they prepare emerging leaders at the bay!

Chapter Strategy

Five Ways to Survive Mid-Term Season

Dec 14, 2022

When mid-term exams are mixed with the mid-year slump, it tends to create problems regarding productivity and motivation, while also experiencing burnout. Here are five easy ways to help you survive the mid-term season!

Leadership

Be Consistent with Core Values

Dec 12, 2022

The "Be Consistent with Core Values" episode features Steve Holmes, the Non-Executive Chairman of Wyndham Worldwide & Wyndham Destinations.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Declaring Dividends

Dec 12, 2022

Step into the role of the controller of a publicly traded company called, Textron, Inc. The vice president of finance will be presenting information to the board of directors and needs your input.

Spotlights

SCCC DECA Attends the New York Experience Conference

Dec 9, 2022

Students from SCCC DECA attended DECA's New York Experience for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to New York City. The trip was full of exciting learning experiences about different aspects of marketing, business, entrepreneurship, hospitality, and finance.

Spotlights

POB DECA Is Stronger Together

Dec 8, 2022

One amazing aspect of DECA is supporting  causes that positively impact the community and change the course of people's lives. Throughout the month of October POB DECA partnered with Stacy's Warriors, a local breast cancer charity, to raise over $9,000.

DECA News

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Industry Trends

Dec 6, 2022

College and career partners discuss the current and future industry forecasts as well as trends that are changing the landscape.

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Compete

Pitch Decks: Your Questions Answered

Nov 7, 2025

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.

Compete

Helping Your DECA Members Avoid Penalty Points: A Guide for Advisors

Nov 7, 2025

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.

Compete

In the Judge's Mind: What Makes You Stand Out in Your DECA Role-play

Nov 5, 2025

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.

Chapter Strategy

Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Katrina McDowell

Nov 4, 2025

Discover how High Plains Technology Center advisor Katrina McDowell is engaging members in marketing management through the Woodward community.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025 Competition University Chapter Climb Challenge Winners

Nov 4, 2025

Competition University and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the 2025 Competition University Chapter Climb Challenge!

Chapter Strategy

The DECA Drop Episode 2: Personal Branding & Networking

Nov 3, 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!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Marketing a Cruise of the World

Nov 3, 2025

Step into the role of the marketing manager for Lantern Cruises, the largest cruise line brand by revenue. The director of marketing wants you to develop a marketing plan that will sell spots on the Platinum World Tour cruise.

Career Insights

Understanding AI Resume Checkers: What You Should Know

Nov 1, 2025

AI resume checks are becoming increasingly prevalent in the career preparation process. These platforms help users review, edit and optimize their resumes for clarity, keyword alignment and professional formatting.

Leadership

The Key To Problem Solving

Nov 1, 2025

Not everything always goes to plan, which is why it’s essential to know how to problem-solve in any situation. Understanding where things went awry after fixing them can help you avoid the same issue in the future.

Compete

How to Choose Your Collegiate DECA Competitive Event

Nov 1, 2025

In this article, we’ll break down your decision step by step, so you can find the Collegiate DECA competitive event that perfectly aligns with your strengths, interests and goals.

Chapter Strategy

Go All In: Making the Most of DECA Month

Nov 1, 2025

DECA Month is about showcasing your leadership, community and creativity. Here’s how to get involved, make an impact and truly demonstrate what it means to be DECA.

Leadership

Getting Into the Giving Season

Nov 1, 2025

From food drives, service events, or acts of kindness within their own schools, members have the opportunity to use this time of year to positively impact their community while living out DECA's mission of leadership and service.