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From Profile to Portfolio: Building a Professional Online Resume
For DECA members preparing for internships, leadership opportunities or future careers, creating a professional online resume is a powerful way to showcase your skills and experiences.
Financial Literacy Month: Saving for College
Financial Literacy Month is about learning how to invest in your future. Saving for college may seem intimidating, but preparation, confidence and smart decision‑making are what students carry forward.
Maximizing the Experience of a Lifetime: DECA ICDC
Once you are at ICDC, you may be wondering: How can I make this experience truly exceptional? The answer isn’t just in what you do, it’s in how intentionally you choose to experience every moment.
Own Your Moment in Atlanta
You’ve made it! It’s ICDC 2026 time in Atlanta, Georgia. The choices you have to GO THE EXTRA in Atlanta are limitless. Here are seven ways to make the most of your time in ICDC.
Defining Your DECA Legacy
As the bright lights of ICDC begin to dim, and if this is your final year in DECA, you may be met with a new realization: what comes next? Learn how to ensure your impact lasts for years to come.
DECA Seniors: The Home Stretch of High School
As college decisions hit inboxes, the temptation to take a step away from academics and extracurriculars is real. But for a DECA senior, these few weeks can serve as a launchpad for your future success.
Download the 2026 DECA ICDC Program + Mobile App
Get ready to gather with 26,000 attendees at DECA's International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA! Download the conference program and mobile app now to start planning your custom experience.
Case Study of the Week: Employee Engagement Survey
Step into the director of human resources at Revolution Marketing, a marketing agency with 100 employees. Revolution Marketing’s employees hold positions in marketing, sales, design, public relations and account management.
March Marketing: A Billion Dollar Event
Whether it's sponsorship deals or actual product sales, March Madness has become a major competitor in the sports industry. With this highly anticipated event, the NCAA can generate $1 billion in revenue solely from March Madness.
How to Purchase & Download Your AMA Associate in Marketing Management Certificate
Eligible DECA members can now purchase and download their AMA Associate in Marketing Management Certificate thanks to DECA's partnership with the American Marketing Association.
Why You Should Be at the DECA Rock the Block Party in ATL
If you haven’t considered adding the DECA Rock the Block Party to your DECA ICDC itinerary, discover three reasons why you should!
Women’s History Month: Empowering Future Female Leaders Through DECA
Through exposure to Career and Technical Education, the next generation of impactful women is equipped with the knowledge, experience and confidence to make a positive impact in our community.
Positioning for the Future: DECA's 2020-2021 Impact
As nearly everyone has proclaimed, 2020-2021 was a year unlike any other. While it significantly changed the member experience, it was also a period of significant innovation that would position our organization even better for the future.
Valentines Day... But Make it DECA Style
The season of love has arrived! February is the month to cherish your loved ones and let them know how much you appreciate them. Here are three ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your DECA chapter!
Case Study of the Week: To Tell or Not To Tell
You are the director of human resources and director of customer relations for Soundwave Company Bakery, a regional chain of coffee shops with twenty-five locations. Soundwave Company Bakery provides the communities it serves with coffees, teas, muffins, scones, croissants and other beverages and freshly baked treats.
Case Study of the Week: Insurance Needs for Young Adults
You are to assume the role of a senior college student. You are meeting with a risk management advisor at an insurance organization to learn about the need for insurance, the benefits of having insurance and the consequences of not having insurance.
6 Steps to Create an Integrated Marketing Campaign
With so much competition in the marketplace, brands need to do everything they can to stand out to their customers. An integrated marketing campaign is not only effective, but it can boost brand awareness, build loyalty, and improve revenue. Here are six tips for creating an integrated marketing campaign.
Advertising: Generating Ideas
Learn creative thinking skills through an ideation process. Explore simple, fun, creative thinking techniques designed that can be used to generate ideas for paintings, photography, films, animations, graphic design, sculptures, fabric design, fashion design, industrial design or any special creative interest.
Case Study of the Week: The Benefits of the Farmer's Market
You are to assume the role of the general manager of Café on the Square, a restaurant located in the town’s main square. The owner of the restaurant has asked you to determine how the restaurant can participate in a weekly farmer’s market.
How to Handle Competitive Event Feedback Like a Pro
Feedback is a key element of developing as an emerging leader and entrepreneur. Use these tips to turn feedback from districts into future competitive event success.
How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Looking back on years past, did you keep your New Year's resolutions? Do you even remember what they were? Here are some ways to keep your New Year’s resolutions all the way through 2022.
Case Study of the Week: Successfully Marketing to Business Travelers
You are to assume the role of director of marketing for Upright Business Solutions, a company that manufactures and markets specialty desks and chairs for office space. The senior vice president wants you to create a marketing plan that will promote the company’s flagship products to business travelers.
Top Collegiate DECA Moments to Look Forward to in the New Year
Through DECA’s competitive event series, scholarship program and educational conferences, members will have many opportunities to maximize their success. Check out what we have in store for the months ahead!
Jump-Start Your Career Today
The demand for rental housing is growing across the United States, and with that, the need for talented, hardworking and creative people to help build strong communities. Jump-start your residential property management career today.
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Apply to Join the 2026-2027 DECA Content Creators
The 2026-27 DECA Content Creators will help increase the DECA brand by showcasing their unique DECA experience. Content creators gain exclusive access to insider information while working to increase DECA's digital presence.
Summer and Competition Preperation is in Session
Whether this upcoming school year is the first time you are competing in Collegiate DECA or not, there is no better time than now to start taking the first steps.
A Leader’s Checklist for Preparing for a New School Year
For chapter and association leaders, this time of year is especially important. The work you do before classes begin can set the tone for your entire year, helping your team stay organized, engaged and ready to succeed.
5 Ways to Lead Outside of DECA
While DECA has helped shape me as a leader, some of my biggest leadership lessons have come from experiences outside of DECA. Whether it's at school, work, or in your community, there are opportunities to lead everywhere.
Be a Founder: 6 Steps to Bring Collegiate DECA to Your University
During my senior year of high school, I realized the college I was attending did not have a Collegiate DECA chapter. This made me realize that I had the opportunity to create something that would benefit students for years to come.
Simple Ways to Balance Work, Life and DECA
Balance does not mean doing everything perfectly. It means finding a routine that helps you stay organized, communicate clearly and take care of yourself.
The Surprising Benefits of Volunteering
Can something as simple as talking to strangers about marine life really change who you are? During my year and a half as a Teen Ambassador at the Mississippi Aquarium, I found out that it really can.
From Vision to Victory: How SMART Goals Transform a DECA Chapter
At the start of every year, DECA chapters set goals. Whether it's recruiting new members, increasing competition participation or improving chapter engagement, success begins with a clear plan. That's where SMART goals come in.
Sparking Sales: The Business of the Fourth of July
This 4th of July is our country's 250th birthday, and the budget and marketing strategies for this historic celebration might blow your mind. In addition to the traditional barbecue and fireworks, check out these four fun facts surrounding America’s favorite summer holiday.
Download the 2026-2027 DECA Guide
The DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, access competitive event guidelines and so much more!
Turning Sad Dogs Into Glad Dogs: TCHS DECA’s Community Donation Drive
From toy chests to wagging tails, TCHS DECA’s donation drive helped bring shelter dogs comfort. Thanks to the support of our school community, donated toys will make a difference for dogs waiting to find their forever homes.
Get to Know the 2026-27 Executive Officer Team
As the 2026-27 High School Executive Officers gear up for an exciting year ahead, take a moment to learn more about the faces behind the blazers and the stories that brought them here.
