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Announcing the 2025 NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners

Mar 5, 2025

DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Elevating the Customer Experience During Air Travel

Mar 3, 2025

Step into the role of the director of customer experience for Royal Airways. The chief marketing officer wants you to create a customer amenity kit for both domestic and international flights that will elevate the customer experience.

Chapter Strategy

From the Desk: Member Tips on Ways to Be the One

Mar 1, 2025

Be the One isn’t just a theme; it’s a reminder of our goal as DECA members. In this article, hear tips from our members on how to embody this year’s theme during competition season!

Conferences

Exploring the Emerging Leader Series Academies

Mar 1, 2025

Competition is not the only way to attend DECA ICDC. You can also travel to Orlando, FL, as an attendee of an Academy. Check out this article to explore the different ICDC academies!

Leadership

5 Ways to Lead Ethically in the Age of AI

Mar 1, 2025

As future business leaders, embracing AI while ensuring ethical practices is crucial. Here are five essential strategies for navigating AI in today's business world.

Conferences

DECA ICDC: Beyond Competition

Mar 1, 2025

DECA ICDC 2025, hosted in the Sunshine State, offers much more than competition. Get ready to BE THE ONE by participating in opportunities such as the Emerging Leaders Series, College and Career Exhibits, pin trading and more.

College Success

Making the Right Choice: Narrowing your College Options with Confidence

Mar 1, 2025

As college decisions roll in, it becomes time to make a final decision based on where your academic future will take you. Here are some points to consider when making your difficult college decision.

DECA News

Announcing the 2025 NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Winners

Feb 25, 2025

DECA Inc. and the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Adobe Food Truck Challenge 2024-2025 Winners

Feb 24, 2025

Adobe and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Adobe Food Truck Challenge!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Methods to Market Safety

Feb 24, 2025

Step into the role of the regional manager for Rental Car Academy. The regional vice president wants you to determine how to best market an optional yet important new service only for customers in the region.

Spotlights

Crucial Content: The Value of a Strong Social Media Presence

Feb 20, 2025

With CTE month here again, advocacy is at the forefront of many DECA members’ minds. February’s advocacy activities are undoubtedly positive, but advocacy should be prioritized all year, and perhaps the easiest way to do so is to have a strong social media presence on a chapter level.

Partners

Make a Muscle with MDA this March

Feb 18, 2025

Are you looking to get more involved with MDA? Apply your leadership and entrepreneurial skills by participating in the 2025 MDA Shamrock Pinup Cause Raiser and impact families around the country.

Chapter Strategy

Level Up Your Content Creation Experience with Content Calendars

Jul 31, 2023

Creating and using a content calendar will prepare your chapter for success and leave you feeling less stressed during the school year. In this article, learn what a content calendar is and dive into the five steps on how to use it for a better content-creation experience this year!

Spotlights

Growing as a Leader in Collegiate DECA: Empowering Student Success Together

Jul 24, 2023

DECA has many opportunities to grow as a leader and extend a helping hand to your fellow students, empowering them to flourish as well. Together, let us learn how to foster a culture of leadership excellence within Collegiate DECA and create a brighter future for the leaders of tomorrow.

DECA News

The 2023-2024 Collegiate DECA Guide is Now Available

Jul 12, 2023

The Collegiate DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, learn about virtual challenges and access competitive event guidelines.

Chapter Strategy

One Diamond: July 2023

Jul 6, 2023

Check out what you missed on the July 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.

College Success

Student Opportunities on Campus

Jul 3, 2023

Whether you’re in a community college or university, there are a limitless number of opportunities made available to students to students by their campus. Here are three ways to take advantage of what your college offers!

Chapter Strategy

DECA Doesn’t Have to End After High School

Jul 3, 2023

Recruiting upcoming first-year students before they arrive on campus is a proactive and strategic approach to building your Collegiate DECA chapter. Here are some effective ways to engage and attract freshmen members that you can start now.

Chapter Strategy

8 Steps to Starting a Collegiate DECA Chapter

Jul 3, 2023

Are you interested in starting a DECA chapter at your university? Still trying to figure out where to start? From who to contact to what events to prepare for, I have you covered with the 8 main steps to complete to prepare for a successful chapter!

Chapter Strategy

First-year Fever: Join the DECA Revolution!

Jul 3, 2023

Attracting enthusiastic first-year students is the key to our success. Let's explore exciting strategies to promote DECA on campus and ignite the first-year fire within! Together, we can attract fresh talent and unlock endless possibilities for our chapters.

Chapter Strategy

Incorporating Pride into Your Leadership Style

Jun 5, 2023

By incorporating the principles of pride into your leadership style, you can cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. In honor of Pride month, we’ll explore the five key parts of pride to help you become a more LGBTQ+ inclusive leader!

Career Insights

4 Ways to Use Collegiate DECA in Your Job Search

Jun 5, 2023

Collegiate DECA can be a powerful tool for building your skills and experience and for making valuable connections with industry leaders. By using your experience, you'll give yourself a competitive advantage and set yourself up for long-term success in the business world.

Chapter Strategy

Recruiting Before the End of the Year

Jun 5, 2023

As we finish off the 2022-2023 school year, chapter recruitment is on a lot of people’s minds, so here are some things you can do to end the year strong and look forward to Experience the Difference next year!

Career Insights

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Jobs and Internships

Jun 5, 2023

Summer is a great way to prepare for your future! In this article, check out six key strategies to keep in mind if you're looking to maximize the benefits of your summer jobs and internships.

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Preparing DECA's Next Generation

Jan 1, 2024

As we celebrate the involvement of the next DECA generation, let's take a closer look at the unique opportunities and considerations we can provide for our future emerging leaders.

Chapter Strategy

Your Blueprint for Mastering Chapter Collaboration

Jan 1, 2024

Ever thought about working with other chapters to plan events and expand your leadership? Boost your leadership and plan exciting collaborative chapter events with these five steps.

Leadership

Exploring the Benefits of DECA’s Leadership Styles

Jan 1, 2024

DECA leadership styles are important for personal and professional development as they provide a framework for self-understanding, team collaboration, adaptability, effective communication and career planning.

Career Insights

Powering Up for The New Year

Jan 1, 2024

Acquiring power skills can alter the trajectory of your high school years and your subsequent collegiate experience and professional life. Prepare to enter your ‘power’ era—by honing the skills to get there.

Spotlights

Community Involvement During the Holiday Season

Dec 26, 2023

One of the best things to do during the holiday season is to help others in your community. See how Edmond North DECA organizes a school-wide project that helps families during the holiday season every year.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: An Ethical Partnership?

Dec 25, 2023

Step into the role of the director of partnerships at Body Positivity Society, a nonprofit organization that educates and promotes body positivity. The executive director wants you to analyze whether to accept a generous bid for partnership from a national apparel chain.

Spotlights

Expanding Your Chapter's Reach to Elementary Schools

Dec 21, 2023

Have you ever considered expanding the idea of "career readiness" to local elementary schools in your area? This innovative approach allows your chapter to engage with elementary schools in a creative way.

DECA News

Announcing DECA's 2023-2024 Chapter Campaign Winners

Dec 19, 2023

DECA members are experiencing the difference, with an impressive number of chapters completing their campaign goals. Congratulations to all the chapters that participated in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns!

Spotlights

Elevate Your DECA Written Event: 5 Tips to Make Your Presentation Unforgettable

Dec 18, 2023

As we get ready for another exciting year of DECA competition, written event preparation is in full swing! From document aesthetics to judge adaptation, learn how to level up your DECA written presentations to make a memorable impact.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Learn a Foreign Language Month

Dec 18, 2023

Step into the role of the marketing communications specialist for Speak Now, a subscription-based language learning app. The senior vice president wants you to create messaging that will inform the public that December is “Learn a Foreign Language Month” and persuade them to use Speak Now.

Career Insights

10 Trends to Watch in 2024

Dec 15, 2023

DECA members always look for ways to learn more throughout their DECA experience. As we enter the 2024 calendar year, dive into the projected top trends that companies and consumers think will take the world by storm.

Chapter Strategy

One Diamond: December 2023

Dec 14, 2023

Check out what you missed on the December 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.