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Chapter Strategy

From Members to Mentors: Finding Your Chapter’s Next Leaders

Mar 20, 2026

Although the competition season is coming to a close, leadership continues to grow. Here are a few tips to find the right fit for the upcoming chapter leadership team.

College Success

Combatting Senioritis from a Senior With No School

Mar 20, 2026

Senioritis is the feeling of complete mental exhaustion and disinterest that hits seniors in the final stretch of high school. Here are a few ways you can help combat senioritis, from a senior with no school.

Chapter Strategy

The Ultimate DECA Video Series: School-Based Enterprises

Mar 20, 2026

From understanding what qualifies as an SBE to exploring how they operate as real businesses within your school, we walk through what makes these enterprises so impactful and how you can earn certification.

Chapter Strategy

The Ultimate DECA Video Series: Chapter Campaigns

Mar 20, 2026

From understanding what each campaign focuses on to learning how to plan, promote and execute them effectively, we walk through how these initiatives can elevate your chapter’s engagement and visibility.

Conferences

Lessons from My First NY DECA State Career Conference

Mar 19, 2026

Every DECA competition is an unforgettable experience. In this article, discover the three biggest lessons that Samyuktha learned at their first time at the NY DECA State Career Conference.

College Success

Navigating College Decision Results: Next Steps For Seniors

Mar 19, 2026

From exciting senior events to college decisions, there’s a lot to keep track of in the last few months of a senior’s high school career. For those navigating the college decision period, there are a few key points to remember before graduation.

Compete

Feedback: The Ultimate Competitive Advantage

Mar 19, 2026

In DECA, feedback isn’t just commentary on a performance; it’s a foundation for improvement. The competitors who learn to analyze and apply feedback gain a long-term competitive advantage.

Career Insights

March Madness and Marketing: Why the Tournament is a Masterclass in Engagement

Mar 18, 2026

From viral social media moments to billion-dollar sponsorship deals, the March Madness tournament offers DECA students a masterclass in real-time marketing, emotional storytelling and capitalizing on cultural moments.

Spotlights

From DECA to National Brand: Abigail Goddard’s Journey

Mar 18, 2026

‍Meet Abigail, a DECA member who turned challenges into business opportunities. Through DECA, she learned how to take ideas sparked by real-life problems and shape them into ventures.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Invest Real World Ready Challenge Winners

Mar 16, 2026

DECA Inc. and Invest are excited to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Real World Ready Challenge.

Career Insights

5 Takeaways from the IBM "Teaching AI With Confidence" Webinar

Mar 16, 2026

DECA and IBM team members recently sat down for a free webinar on practical ways to connect classroom learning to real careers and help students use AI thoughtfully, responsibly and creatively.

DECA News

DECA's 2026 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced

Mar 16, 2026

February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2026 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

DECA News

Announcing the 2020 Intuit Innovation Challenge Winners

Jan 12, 2021

The Intuit Innovation Challenge is a hands-on design thinking project, daring students around the globe to innovate for impact to help reverse the effect of global warming.

Career Insights

Top 10 Marketing Trends to Watch for in 2021

Jan 12, 2021

Looking for the latest trends and buzzwords to incorporate into your next role-play? DECA’s Competitive Events Specialist shares a look at what to expect in the new year.

Spotlights

The Circle of DECA

Jan 9, 2021

As high school DECA members from different states, these alumni members never imagined they would come full circle to work for the same company, AT&T, and pass the baton by mentoring current high school DECA members.

Career Insights

Behind the Scenes at the MDA Telethon

Jan 7, 2021

MDA is giving DECA members an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the MDA Telethon from a marketing and communications lens and shares how the show was collaboratively created.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2020-2021 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Jan 4, 2021

DECA congratulates the following top-ranking teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

DECA News

Top 5 Collegiate DECA Moments of 2020

Dec 28, 2020

Even in the face of adversity, our members continue to thrive! Here's a look back at the five greatest (virtual) moments from 2020.

Spotlights

Minnesota State University-Moorhead DECA Hosts a Mock Competition

Dec 15, 2020

Trying to figure out how to run a successful mock competition? See how Minnesota State University-Moorhead DECA members made it possible.

Chapter Strategy

Spread the Love This Holiday Season

Dec 4, 2020

Are you looking to get involved with your community and make an impact this holiday season? Here are five ways to spread some holiday cheer!

Spotlights

NDSCS Members Virtually Attend the Main Street Summit

Dec 4, 2020

The North Dakota State College of Science DECA chapter attended the virtual Main Street North Dakota Summit, with Governor Doug Burgum being one of the speakers. Here are the key takeaways from his message.

Compete

A Quick Guide to Collegiate DECA Competitive Events

Dec 4, 2020

So, you've decided to compete in Collegiate DECA. Now what? What competitive events exist? How do you choose? We'll tackle these questions so that you can become a #NextLevel competitor!

College Success

3 Tips for Surviving Your Virtual Final Exams

Dec 3, 2020

It is hard to believe that the first semester is already coming to a close, but alas, the time has come. In a world of virtual classes, most exams also look different this year, but having effective study habits is just as important as ever. Here are three tips to be successful on your virtual final exams.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2020 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners

Dec 1, 2020

Nearly 100 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 winners!

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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.

DECA News

Meet DECA's 2026-27 Executive Officer Candidates

Apr 25, 2026

Learn more about the candidates running for executive office who hope to serve as the leaders of DECA’s High School Division for the 2026-27 school year.

Conferences

Watch the DECA ICDC 2026 Grand Opening Session

Apr 25, 2026

The 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session is happening on Saturday, April 25, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

Conferences

Taste of ATL: 5 Restaurants You’ll Be Talking About All Trip

Apr 24, 2026

Whether you're going to dinner with your chapter, grabbing a bite after competition or exploring the city, here are five spots that deliver great food without feeling overly commercialized.

Partners

Case Study: Supporting Chick-fil-A Operators Through Optional Team Member Programs

Apr 23, 2026

Chick‑fil‑A has asked your DECA team to act as consultants and develop one optional program concept that Operators could voluntarily implement to support their Team Members.

DECA News

Introducing the 2026-27 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 21, 2026

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2026-27 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.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service

Apr 21, 2026

The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors for their years of service to Collegiate DECA.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 21, 2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Louisville, KY.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Finalists

Apr 21, 2026

Congratulations to the competitive event finalists from Collegiate DECA's 2026 International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY.