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2023 DECA ICDC Recap
DECA ICDC attendees were able to compete, develop leadership skills, spend time with friends and peers, pin trade, visit Downtown Orlando and meet DECA members from around the globe. To highlight DECA ICDC, let's hear from DECA Members that Experienced the Difference in April!
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Walhalla DECA and SC MADD Combat Drunk Driving for Prom Promise Week
Walhalla High School's DECA chapter made a powerful debut by partnering with MADD for Prom Promise Week, raising awareness about drunk driving through games, speakers and fundraising activities, leaving a lasting impact on students and setting the stage for future campaigns.
Case Study of the Week: Now Open Weekends!
Step into the role of marketing communications consultant hired by King Pediatric Clinic, a medical clinic focused on the health and well-being of children. The director has hired you to inform clinic patients and the community of King Pediatric Clinic's new weekend hours of operation and policies.
Case Study of the Week: From Corporate Apartment to General Lodging
Step into the role of director of brand management for Pathways Property, a corporate apartment building that contracts with businesses in the area to provide temporary housing for employees relocating to the area.
The Value of Summer Employment
There are many valuable takeaways from summer employment. Summer jobs can reinforce your soft skills, build your comfort zone and lead to expanding your professional network.
Case Study of the Week: Diversity in Holidays
Step into the role of director of human resources at Healthy Smiles, a regional chain of dentistry clinics with 40 locations. The president wants Healthy Smiles to be ethical and has asked you to determine how to best serve all employees.
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Stacy Oakley: Ecosystem Builder in Action
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by learning about DECA Advisor Stacy Oakley. She is more than just an educator; Oakley is a connector, an investor in the lives of her students, past and present, and an ecosystem builder in action.
Get to Know Your DECA Executive Officers
During this year's DECA ICDC in Orlando, 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: Designing Pricing Strategies
Step into the role of general manager at Office Cleaning Professionals, a company that provides contract cleaning service to businesses in the community. The owner of the company wants you to introduce new pricing incentives that will result in clients paying all fees upfront rather than monthly.
Download ICDC 2023 Certificates and Competitor Transcripts
Learn how to download certificates and competitive event transcripts from DECA's 2023 Collegiate and High School International Career Development Conferences.
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the following chapters selected to receive the VBC – DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
Fidelity In 30: Picking A Stock
Stocks are a little like, well, socks. There are so many kinds to consider, you might be wondering how to pick one. You can start by looking for what you geek out on, a company that makes something you love, then unravel what they do.
Anderson Advisors and DECA Inc. Announce Partnership
Anderson Business Advisors partners with DECA to create scholarship and internship programs for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.
Introducing "DECA at the Bell" by BusinessU
DECA has partnered with BusinessU to create a new role-play prep series! “DECA At The Bell” is an interactive, video-based series. Each video features two hosts who take something going on in the world of business and relate it back to DECA performance indicators.
Case Study of the Week: To Open or Not to Open... on Sundays
Step into the role of general manager at Johnson Family Elite, a local automobile dealership that sells both new and previously-owned Elite vehicles. The owner of the local dealership is considering a change to the days the business is open.
Case Study of the Week: Strategies to Better Market Services to the Male Customer Base
Step into the role of a successful entrepreneur that introduced the product Boldly to the market. Boldly is a boxed hair dye kit that is sold online direct-to-consumers.
Get the Edge with Membership: 5 Ways to Recruit Members for Your DECA Chapter
As the new school year begins, so does a new year for DECA, which means countless opportunities to recruit new members! Recruitment can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be impossible! Here are a few ideas to Get the Edge with your membership.
Case Study of the Week: Best Brand for Mixed-use Space
Step into the role of director of brand management guest relations for Weller International, a hospitality company that manages and franchises several brands of hotel properties. The senior vice president has asked you to determine which brands should be used in a new mixed-use project space.
An Innovative Way to Increase Member Engagement
Is your DECA chapter looking for a new and creative way to recruit members and increase member engagement? Learn how Cypress Bay DECA, the largest chapter in the world, uses "DECA Day" to retain current members and attract new ones!
Selling Collegiate DECA: Tabling Talking Points
Are you ready to recruit new Collegiate DECA members at your next tabling event? Follow this guide to craft responses to commonly-asked questions.
Collegiate DECA Tabling Tips for Your Campus Activities Fair
Tabling at events is a great way to recruit new members and share the amazing things that your Collegiate DECA chapter does with your campus community. Use these tips to boost your recruitment efforts to raise awareness of your chapter with prospective members.
Case Study of the Week: Is It Truly STEM Approved?
Step into the role of the director of marketing and consumer affairs for Maple Company, a company that manufactures and markets toys for children aged 3 to 10 years old. The senior vice president has asked for your analysis and recommendation on indicating that a new toy is “STEM approved.”
Case Study of the Week: Excessive Debt, Excessive Consequences?
Step into the role of a credit counselor. A client is seeking advice on personal finances. The client, after paying monthly needed household bills, has $500.00 remaining for payment on credit cards and for miscellaneous expenses.
Case Study of the Week: Designing a Promotional Calendar for Back-to-School
Step into the role of a store manager of Cloth & Denim, a regional chain of clothing stores specializing in youth sizes newborn to 16. The district manager has asked you to plan a promotional calendar for the back-to-school season.
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BE THE ONE at DECA ICDC in Orlando
Hosted in Orlando, Florida, known for its vibrant culture, thrilling theme parks, and active business scene, you are sure to find something to fall in love with in one of the most exciting destinations in the world while at DECA ICDC.
Passing the Baton: Transitioning to a New Officer Team in DECA
Passing the baton to a new officer team in DECA is a crucial process to ensure a smooth leadership transition. By fostering collaboration and celebrating achievements, DECA chapters can maintain momentum and continue thriving under new leadership.
Social Media to the Sky Beyond DECA
You occasionally practice your online marketing skills by participating in the various DECA social media campaigns. Learn how you can translate them into your career.
Your DECA Era Is Not Over
As this year in DECA wraps up, it is easy to let the connections you made fade. Read on to learn why your connections matter, how to keep them and why starting now sets you up for future success.
Understanding Business Compliance
Business compliance is about creating a responsible, ethical and sustainable organization. As emerging leaders, DECA members should take the time to learn about compliance now to ensure they are prepared for the challenges of the professional world.
Case Study of the Week: Why Bother With a Warehouse Club Business Membership?
Step into the role of the chief strategist at Clubco, a chain of membership-only warehouse club retail stores. The CEO wants you to differentiate the business membership from the regular membership to increase new business memberships.
Introducing the DECA ICDC 2025 Keynote Speaker
DECA is pleased to announce that Rob Lawless, will deliver the keynote during the 2025 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.
Download the 2025 Collegiate DECA ICDC App
Get ready to gather with 1,300 DECA members at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in San Francisco, CA. Download the conference app to start planning your custom experience.
Introducing the Collegiate DECA ICDC 2025 Keynote Speaker
DECA is pleased to announce that Rob Lawless, will deliver the keynote during the 2025 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.
DECA Announces the 2025-2026 Membership Theme: Go The Extra
As emerging leaders, you know that success is more than just meeting expectations—it’s about exceeding them. This year, we dare you to Go The Extra—the extra mile, the extra step, the extra level on the path to achieving your college and career goals.
Congratulations to DECA's 2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients
DECA is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Case Study of the Week: Beyond the Regular Product Collection
Step into the role the owner of Beyond, a luggage and travel accessories brand. Your business partner wants you to propose two different special collections that Beyond can create.
