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Competition Power Moves: Mastering Body Language
Effective body language can enhance your message, captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression. Let's explore the importance of proper body language when presenting and review pro tips to excel in DECA competition.
Celebrating Professional Relationships
Expressing gratitude to advisors during the holiday season is a thoughtful way to recognize their dedication, strengthen relationships, boost morale and contribute to a positive educational environment.
From Click to Cart: Shop DECA Behind The Scenes
How often do you wear DECA merch? If you’re like most members, the DECA diamond is a staple in your wardrobe. Keep reading if you’ve ever been curious about how your favorite shirt, water bottle or sling pack makes its way from concept to your front door!
7 Ways to Prepare for Your Association’s Conference
Whether you're a DECA rookie or rolling in for the fourth time, it's prime time to up your success game. Navigating a conference takes preparation, so let's dive into some things to remember as you gear up for the upcoming event hosted by your Association.
Stepping Up to Lead in DECA
Why should you lead in DECA? Unlock your potential and learn about leadership roles in DECA here. Explore all kinds of DECA leadership and your opportunities to get involved.
Member Engagement: Preparing for a New Year
Now that it’s December, it’s time for our advisors, members and officer teams to start preparing for competition season. With the academic year of 2023-2024 halfway through, here’s a list of ideas for member engagement and what to consider planning for.
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip: Do We Have a DECA Deal?
'Do We Have a DECA Deal?' isn't just a game - it's a catalyst for innovation, pushing members to think on their feet and unleash creativity. Envision unsellable items, transform negatives into positives and compete in a tournament-style challenge. Are you ready to discover untapped potential?
How Decatur DECA is Empowering Future Leaders through The Career Club
After recognizing the lackluster college and career readiness program offered at Decatur, three officers decided to create The Career Club, an all-in-one career exploration database and community that aims to provide students with tactical resources and mentorship to take charge of their futures!
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip: Not a Problem
Kentucky DECA hosted a workshop called “Not A Problem.” Participants were split into teams and given a silly marketing problem to solve. Then, team members brainstormed a sales pitch with which to convince our panel of judges that their idea would thrive in the market.
Case Study of the Week: Determining Depreciation
Step into the role of an accountant for Part-Time Ski, a jet ski rental company located lakeside. The owner of the company wants you to determine depreciation of a piece of inventory and minimum required selling price.
The Kickstart Project: Changing the World One Student at a Time
Grayson County DECA chapter has established a career development campaign called “Kickstart.” Kickstart strives to increase leadership skills, knowledge of careers, and innovative thought through workshops incorporating rigorous, project-based activities.
Highlights from an Unforgettable Ultimate DECA Power Trip
Austin, Texas, was the beautiful host of a highly anticipated Ultimate DECA Power Trip this November 17th-19th. From exciting leadership and learning labs to a thrilling DECA after Dark, let’s hear what some attendees thought of this iconic conference.
Be Consistent with Core Values
The "Be Consistent with Core Values" episode features Steve Holmes, the Non-Executive Chairman of Wyndham Worldwide & Wyndham Destinations.
Case Study of the Week: Declaring Dividends
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.
SCCC DECA Attends the New York Experience Conference
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.
POB DECA Is Stronger Together
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’s Workforce Development Summit: Industry Trends
College and career partners discuss the current and future industry forecasts as well as trends that are changing the landscape.
DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: College + Career Readiness
College and career partners discuss how we can master the DECA member experience by aligning with workforce needs, delivering real industry experience and developing skills necessary for college and career success.
DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Fueling the Talent Pipeline
College and career partners discuss how DECA and industry partners can work with educators to build a successful talent pipeline and utilize DECA members to fill voids within the workplace.
DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Making a Difference
College and career partners worked to translate key findings into actionable objectives to continue the conversation and increase industry involvement with DECA.
Collegiate DECA 2022 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners
This year, 112 Collegiate DECA members participated in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition, sponsored by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters. Congratulations to the top three performers!
Preparing for Your Future Career Starts Today
During the Ultimate DECA Power Trip, the Executive Officer Team attended the first ever DECA Workforce Development Summit. Members of DECA’s National Advisory Board gathered to discuss the future of employment and industry across the business world.
Case Study of the Week: Turning a Hobby into a Business
Step into the role of a small business consultant. You will meet with an entrepreneur to discuss the initial steps that must be completed or researched before the entrepreneur markets the new business.
Why Cross-cultural Fluency Is Among Today’s Most Sought-after Workplace Skills
As Head of Career Services at the international hospitality school Les Roches, Stephanie Ruiz has conversations every day with potential employers for students. She explains why these employers now place cross-cultural fluency among their most in-demand skills.
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Shop DECA FAQs & Answers
How do I get a new blazer patch? Can I exchange or return a blazer? What is DECA+? The Shop DECA team is here to help answer some of your most frequently asked questions about Shop DECA products and processes.
DECA and the NRF Foundation Celebrate 30 Years of Partnership
For three decades, DECA Inc. and the NRF Foundation have shared a powerful vision: preparing the next generation of leaders for success in retail and beyond. This year, we proudly celebrate 30 years of collaboration, innovation and student impact.
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.
Watch the #CDECAICDC 2026 Promo Video
Go The Extra at the biggest event of the year – The Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference hosted in Louisville, KY on April 18-21, 2026.
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.
