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Case Study of the Week: The Need for an Accountant
Step into the role of a staff accountant working at Financial Business Solutions, a financial service provider for businesses and organizations in the community. A potential client is meeting with you to determine if services are needed.
DECA's 2023 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced
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 2023 DECA Advocacy Campaign.
Announcing DECA's 2023 Lead4Change Challenge Winners
DECA and Lead4Change proudly announce the winners of the 2022-2023 Lead4Change DECA Challenge! Members demonstrated their leadership skills by becoming involved in their communities and submitting a community service project.
Case Study of the Week: Expanding Clientele with New Products and Services
Step into the role of the general manager at Keys & Strings, a local business that provides private string instrument and piano lessons along with various instructional books and sheet music. The owner of the business has asked you to identify additional products and/or services the business can offer that would build clientele and demonstrate how to effectively market the new offerings.
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Congratulations to the Top Teams in the 2023 Disability is Diversity Challenge
DECA and MDA are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Disability is Diversity Challenge. During this challenge, students created a focused presentation that highlighted the obstacles and experiences of navigating an educational environment with differing abilities.
Stukent Social Media Challenge 2023 Winners Announced
Over 1,800 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Challenge. Participants tested their social media marketing skills by managing a $5,000 weekly budget in simulated ad dollars for a fictitious company.
Congratulations to the Winners of the Unreal Campaign Challenge
DECA Inc., Amazon and the International Trademark Association (INTA) are excited to announce the 2023 Unreal Campaign Challenge winners.
Congratulations to the 2023 FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) are excited to announce the 2023 FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge winners.
One DECA: March 2023
Check out what you missed on the March 2023 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.
Case Study of the Week: Customers Overstaying Their Welcome
Step into the role of general manager and shift supervisor at Family Kitchen, a local family restaurant that is open 24-hours. The owner of the restaurant has asked you to analyze a new restaurant policy, determine if it is ethical, and provide a response.
DECA and NPCF Announce the 2023 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2023 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.
Not Going to ICDC? No Problem!
Many DECA members across the world are unable to attend the International Career Development Conference each year, but there are various ways to stay engaged and involved on a chapter, association and executive level, even if you are unable to attend ICDC.
6 Easy Ways to Engage Your Audience for a Better Presentation
If you’ve ever been nervous in front of an audience, you’ll know how much of a difference it makes when you can get the crowd engaged right from the start.
10 Ways to Put the Unity in Your CommUNITY Service Campaign
Community service is an amazing experience that allows us to leave our mark on the world, but getting other high school students involved can sometimes be difficult. Here's how to make it happen!
Finding Your DECA Competition Soul Mate
It’s the beginning of the year and competition season is just around the corner. Deciding on which role-play or written project to choose may largely depend on who you wish to compete with, but before you go full throttle with your first pick, make sure to weigh out the strengths and weaknesses that your potential team may have.
4 Skills for Effective Teamwork
If you are athletic and grew up playing a lot of organized sports, or if you were involved in your school’s student council or theater productions, you already may be very familiar with group dynamics and working on a team; however, if you didn’t, working on a team may be somewhat new to you.
Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016
Congratulations to these EPIC Collegiate DECA members!
4 Presentation Tips to Help Your Wow Your Judge
The difference between a good case study presentation and a great case study presentation is the delivery of the content you’ve created.
Tips for Taking DECA Exams
Doing well on the exam not only means you could make it on stage at your association conference, but you could also move on to the International Career Development Conference! Follow these three steps to do your best!
5 Tips for Taking On the DECA Competition
Hear how one member took advantage of their ICDC experience to gather competition tips from other international competitors.
Competition Tips from ICDC Qualifiers
Ever wondered how students who compete at ICDC do so well and make it to the international conference? We took to the halls of ICDC to find out! Here are some inside tips from competitors on how to best prepare for competition and make it to ICDC!
Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2014-2015
Congratulations to this year's Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients.
3 Things to Think About When Prepping for Competition
The unique ideas and presentations that each student brings to the competition keep me coming back to judge. Judges take great pride in witnessing the time and dedication DECA members invest in bettering themselves outside the classroom.
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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.
