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Virtual College Search Tips for Finding Your Dream School

Oct 27, 2020

Whether you are doing initial research and creating your list of potential colleges or you are a senior getting ready to apply, this guide will help you find useful resources to aid you in your college application and decision process.

Leadership

Top Tips to Stay on Top of Your To-Do List

Oct 27, 2020

Are you struggling to stay focused and get your work done? If the answer is "yes," then you are in the right place! Read on for five tips to help you stay on top of your to-do list during the school year.

Leadership

Manage Your Tasks Like a Pro

Oct 27, 2020

Do you ever feel like you are racing against the clock to meet deadlines and complete assignments? If you struggle with procrastination, a task management plan will help you focus on the task at hand. A simple change in habits could make a gigantic difference!

Chapter Strategy

Next Level Ideas for Your Virtual SBE

Oct 26, 2020

Our "new normal" involves six feet of separation, endless hand sanitizer and face masks. This is an opportunity for SBEs to "think outside the box" and realize long-term opportunities to add value to your existing business model. See how some SBEs have found ways to transform and keep their operations thriving.

Chapter Strategy

Level Up Your In-Person or Hybrid SBE

Oct 26, 2020

Businesses both large and small have had to pivot to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of DECA's school-based enterprises have had to make adjustments to their business practices, channels and models. These SBEs have used creativity to adapt to the current environment to better function or remain partially open.

Spotlights

Wisconsin DECA’s Trick-or-Can: A Behind the Scenes Interview

Oct 26, 2020

Nate Jacobs, DECA's Central Region Vice President, caught up with Sam Fischer from Wisconsin DECA about one of the association's most popular community service events—Trick-or-Can.

Chapter Strategy

Community Service: COVID-19 Style

Oct 26, 2020

If anyone knows how to participate in community service, it's DECA members! Even in the middle of a pandemic, we continue to create new, socially-distanced ways to impact our communities.

Chapter Strategy

Get Ready for DECA Month in November

Oct 20, 2020

It's almost November, and you know what that means... DECA Month! All month long, we have the opportunity to share our favorite DECA memories with our friends, chapters and associations. We get to experience DECA all around the world right from the palm of our hands.

Leadership

Inclusion, Access, Equity & Diversity: CTE Learners Discuss

Oct 20, 2020

Educators often discuss how to ensure career and technical education (CTE) programs are more inclusive, accessible, equitable and diverse, but how often do we discuss this topic with learners, the individuals most affected?

Career Insights

5 Ways to Dazzle Your Customers and Create Raving Fans

Oct 19, 2020

Before your customers become your biggest fan, you need to be theirs. The people who support your business are the ones that are pushing your business forward. Taking them for granted is probably the worst thing you can do in your business. It’s time to vamp up your customer service with these 5 tips.

Compete

Beginner’s Guide to the DECA Stock Market Game

Oct 13, 2020

The Stock Market Game is an online simulation that helps students develop skills in economics, investing and personal finance. If you are curious about competing in this event, read on to find out more!

Compete

Beginner’s Guide to the DECA Virtual Business Challenges

Oct 13, 2020

DECA’s VBC program offers eight tracks of competition—Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Fashion, Hotel Management, Personal Finance, Restaurant, Retailing and Sports. This lesser-known competitive event series allows members to qualify for ICDC, compete for coveted DECA glass and earn a share of $20,000 in scholarship money.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Sell out?

Sep 23, 2024

Step into the role of the general manager for Vinyl Spin, an independently owned record shop that sells new and used vinyl records. The owner wants you to weigh the pros and cons of being an exclusive sales outlet for a new vinyl album.

College Success

Boost Your Scholarship Chances with DECA

Sep 20, 2024

Whether you are submitting an application for a scholarship this year or want to gain some better insight for applying for future scholarships, check out this article to learn how to leverage your DECA involvement to stand out.

College Success

Get Recognized with a DECA Inc. Scholarship

Sep 17, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that DECA's scholarship program for 2024-2025 is now open to submit applications! This is your chance to earn financial support for your education while being recognized for your achievements.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting an After-Hours Daycare

Sep 16, 2024

Step into the roles of the owners of Twilight Childcare. An investor in the business has asked your team to develop a plan to promote the new business to targeted markets.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Correcting Journal Errors

Sep 9, 2024

Step into the role of the senior accountant at Monaco Company. The manager of the company wants you to correct journal entries and errors made in your absence.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Staff Communication

Sep 2, 2024

Step into the role of a front desk employee at Grand Grocery Distribution Center, a large distribution center for a regional grocery store. The manager asked you to communicate a change in policy to all staff.

Leadership

How to Build Cross-functional Teams Across Tech, Digital and Marketing

Sep 1, 2024

In this article, dive into the key themes on integration and collaboration that emerged during a panel discussion hosted at NRF Nexus 2024 with professionals from BJ’s Wholesale Club, REI and Tractor Supply Company.

Chapter Strategy

Making Money for Your Chapter: Creative Ways College Students Are Fundraising

Sep 1, 2024

Fundraising is crucial for college student organizations to fund trips, community projects and other yearly initiatives. Successful chapters often use a combination of strategies to meet their financial goals.

Conferences

Excitement for ENGAGE

Sep 1, 2024

Whether you are a first-time member or returning, the ENGAGE conference is a perfect place to interact with the Collegiate DECA community. Learn about what ENGAGE is and why you should attend this year in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Chapter Strategy

Maintaining Connections with Advisors and Professors

Sep 1, 2024

Maintaining connections with advisors and professors is vital for the success of your chapter. With the school year just starting, now is the perfect time for your leadership team to network.

Chapter Strategy

Let’s Talk About the Updated Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program

Aug 30, 2024

This year’s Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport has been updated with new tasks, including removing passport levels and more. Get a look at what the new passports have to offer our members for the 2024-2025 membership year.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Privacy Policy Ultra-Exclusive or Zero Attention

Aug 26, 2024

Step into the role of the general manager of Reserved, a new independent hotel property in a metropolitan area. The owner wants you to explain how implementing a privacy policy could help or hinder the property’s marketing and customer appeal.

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Spotlights

Collegiate DECA Member and Chapter of the Month Recognition Opportunities

Aug 28, 2025

This year, everyone is excited to Go The Extra, and we’re excited to see how you and your chapters do it! Submit you, your chapter, another individual or another chapter for our Member of the Month or Chapter of the Month opportunity.

Compete

Go The Extra with DECA's Corporate Challenges

Aug 27, 2025

DECA Challenges provide members opportunities to demonstrate the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom through innovative challenges in partnership with several corporate partners.

Chapter Strategy

Activate Your Chapter Early for Exclusive Competitive Event Benefits

Aug 26, 2025

Activate your chapter by September 30, 2025 to receive a free digital download of competition resources to help your chapter prepare for competition this year.

Compete

Compete in Session One of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game

Aug 25, 2025

Collegiate DECA members are invited to participate in the first round of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) beginning on September 8, 2025.

Compete

Compete in the DECA Stock Market Game

Aug 25, 2025

DECA members are invited to participate in the DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) beginning on September 8, 2025.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Troubles in the Drive-Thru

Aug 25, 2025

Step into the role of a general manager for Better Burger, a fast food restaurant with two drive thru lanes. The district manager wants you to suggest methods to handle complaints about new technology in the drive thru.

Chapter Strategy

Level Up with the Collegiate DECA Passport Program

Aug 25, 2025

Want to level up your skills? Look no further than the Collegiate DECA Passport program! It’s your roadmap to try new things, grow professionally and make your DECA journey more than a competition.

Chapter Strategy

Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Sean Lewis

Aug 24, 2025

Sean Lewis, DECA advisor and marketing teacher at Hillgrove High School in Georgia, has built a thriving chapter by blending classroom instruction with real-world business experiences.

Conferences

Enhance Your Collegiate DECA ICDC Experience with the Thunder Over Louisville

Aug 22, 2025

Since 1988, Thunder Over Louisville has served as the official opening session for the Kentucky Derby season, and we are so excited to incorporate it into this year’s #CDECAICDC experience.

Chapter Strategy

8 Ways To Use the Membership Video for Back-to-School Recruitment

Aug 21, 2025

Discover eight ways members are using the 2025-26 DECA membership video during their events and meetings this back-to-school season and get ideas for your own chapter!

Chapter Strategy

4 Strategies to Elevate Your DECA Association or Chapter Brand

Aug 20, 2025

A strong brand not only attracts new members but also energizes current ones, engages partners, and positions your chapter or association as a leader in preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.

DECA News

Meet the 2025-2026 DECA Content Creators

Aug 19, 2025

The DECA Inc. Communications team is excited to announce the 2025-2026 DECA Content Creators! Team members will help grow the DECA brand by showcasing their unique DECA experience.