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DECA Honors 2020-2021 Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations

Apr 20, 2021

DECA is proud to announce the chapters, associations and individuals who have earned high honors for serving an exceptional number of members, advisors, alumni and business partners.

DECA News

DECA Honors Advisors for 40-45 Years of Service

Apr 20, 2021

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 who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.

DECA News

Top 10 MDA Fundraising DECA Chapters

Apr 20, 2021

DECA and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are excited to announce this year’s top fundraising DECA chapters.

DECA News

17,000 DECA Members Prepare for College and Careers During International Virtual Conference

Apr 19, 2021

More than 17,000 DECA members registered to participate, with all 146,000 members invited to join, an added benefit included with their DECA membership.

DECA News

DECA Inc. Reaffirms Its Commitment to Continue to Stand against Racism, Hate and Bigotry of Any Kind.

Apr 13, 2021

In light of the ongoing violence and discrimination against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, DECA Inc. reaffirms its commitment to continue to stand against racism, hate and bigotry of any kind.

Conferences

Congratulations to the Marriott Foundation ICDC Registration Scholarship Recipients

Apr 12, 2021

Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is able to provide registration scholarships to high school members participating in the 2021 Virtual International Career Development Conference.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2020-2021

Mar 30, 2021

DECA is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 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

Case Study of the Week: Insurance Needs for New Professionals

Mar 29, 2021

You are to assume the role of an insurance agent. You will be meeting with a new client that wants to know more about different types of insurance that would be beneficial.

Leadership

Women's History Month Discussion with Emerging Leaders

Mar 29, 2021

Three emerging leaders sit down with AT&T to discuss the importance of women's history month.

Career Insights

Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Mar 24, 2021

What do you think Shark Tank’s Lori Greiner, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Beats Electronics founder Dr. Dre have in common?

DECA News

Stukent Social Media Challenge 2021 Winners Announced

Mar 23, 2021

Over 1,500 individuals participated in this year's Stukent + DECA Social Media Challenge. Participants tested their social media marketing skills by managing a $5,000 weekly budget in simulated ad dollars for a fictitious, global bag company. Here are the top 29 performers!

College Success

Getting that ‘A’ for any College Paper

Mar 22, 2021

Writing is one of the most important skills you’ll learn during your college career. You’ll write research papers, essays, short answers and so much more. Proper grammar, diverse sentence structures and organized paragraphs are vital to your success and will excel at the University of Wyoming College of Business.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2017-2018

Mar 20, 2018

DECA is pleased to announce the 2017-2018 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $300,000 in scholarship to DECA members.

Leadership

DECA Direct Magazine: Prepare for the Real World

Mar 1, 2018

Whether you're about to graduate high school and begin your journey into college, or are saying goodbye to your collegiate years and are looking towards starting your career, this issue has the tips and best practice you need to know to achieve #Limitless success in the real world.

Compete

5 Things to Help You Prep for Your Prepared Event

Feb 6, 2018

Association conferences are right around the corner for DECA members everywhere, and while some members are not too worried about getting ready, others may have already started stressing out.

Career Insights

DECA Direct Magazine: Food and Hospitality

Jan 18, 2018

This issue takes you inside the hospitality industry to discover the vast opportunities available to DECA members. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with two former Utah DECA members who were recently featured on Shark Tank for their creative solution to traditional wedding bands.

Compete

Top Competition Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Nov 21, 2017

Let’s face it, DECA has a lot to offer, but competition is what most DECA members look forward to. Dedicated DECA members will start studying and practicing for their competitive event months in advance.

Career Insights

DECA Direct Magazine: Tech Trends

Nov 20, 2017

This issue features articles from colleges and companies exploring the topic of virtual reality technology and how it's changing the way business is done, jobs are created and consumers are shopping.

Compete

5 Ways to Spice Up Your Competition Prep Routine

Oct 26, 2017

The quest for DECA glass is long and daunting, and sometimes it can get pretty tedious. Here are some ideas to help spice up your normal study routine.

Leadership

DECA Direct Magazine: Limitless

Sep 3, 2017

This issue features an the #Limitless Year Quiz that you can take to find a perfectly tailored list of DECA conferences, programs, challenges and activities you can participate in this year that relate to your own career interest.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA's 2016-2017 Recognition Award Winners

Apr 5, 2017

Congratulations to these Collegiate DECA members for owning their futures this year!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2016-2017 Leadership Passport Program Recipients

Apr 5, 2017

Congratulations to these chapters and members for all their hard work! Way to #OwnYourFuture!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2016-2017

Mar 20, 2017

Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients present at the 2017 #CDECAICDC in will be recognized on stage.

Compete

3 Quick Tips to Nail Your DECA Role-Play

Feb 9, 2017

With some competitions in full swing and many coming up in a month or less, many competitors are practicing and preparing for their role-play. Here are some pointers to brush up on that will help you nail your time in front of a judge.

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Case Study of the Week: A Tale of Two Offers

May 13, 2024

Step into the role of a career counselor. A client has received two job offers and needs help determining the best option.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Adding Snacks to the Menu

May 6, 2024

Step into the role of the product manager for Delish, a quick serve restaurant chain. The vice president wants you to weigh the pros and cons of adding a new menu category and make a final recommendation.

Compete

DECA Announces Competitive Event Topics and Updates for 2024-2025

May 3, 2024

Get a head start on the 2024-2025 competition season with DECA's updates, topics and resources for next year's competitive events program.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 47th Semi-Annual Survey

May 1, 2024

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 47th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 6,020 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 16.1 years.

DECA News

Army ROTC Awards Over $2,000,000 in Scholarships to DECA Members

Apr 30, 2024

12 DECA members are the recipients of over $2,000,000 in total scholarships from the Army ROTC.

DECA News

DECA Honors Advisors for 40+ Years of Service

Apr 30, 2024

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 who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.

DECA News

Introducing the 2024-2025 DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 30, 2024

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2024-2025 DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

DECA News

2023-2024 IMPACT Program Winners Announced

Apr 30, 2024

The 2023-2024 IMPACT Program awards were presented during the Chartered Association Officer Luncheon at the International Career Development Conference in Anaheim.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2024 DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 30, 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions!

DECA News

DECA Honors 2023-2024 Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations

Apr 29, 2024

DECA is proud to announce the chapters, associations and individuals who have earned high honors for serving an exceptional number of members, advisors, alumni and business partners.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2024 DECA ICDC Competitive Event Finalists

Apr 29, 2024

Congratulations to the competitive event finalists from DECA's 2024 International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, CA!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: You Must be a Member to Shop Here!

Apr 29, 2024

Step into the role of an employee at Pat’s Club, a warehouse club that sells a wide variety of merchandise in large quantities. You must explain to a customer why they cannot shop at the store without purchasing a membership.