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Sports and Entertainment Competition Tips from the Pros

Mar 17, 2020

DECA offers several sports and entertainment marketing competitive events for members to flex their skills. To help you prepare for your next competition, I gathered some insider knowledge from two previous SEM event competitors.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2019-2020

Mar 17, 2020

DECA is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $300,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Career Insights

Courtyard by Marriott Culminates Once-in-a-lifetime Celebration at Super Bowl LIV

Mar 17, 2020

Global Travel Program Marriott Bonvoy Offers Members Hundreds of Exclusive Moments Around Super Bowl LIV and the 2020 Pro Bowl.

DECA News

DECA's 2020 Advocacy Campaign Recipients

Mar 16, 2020

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 2020 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

DECA News

FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge 2020 Winners

Mar 6, 2020

DECA Inc. and the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) are excited to announce the winners of this year’s FIDM Challenge.

DECA News

DECA's 2020 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Mar 3, 2020

Congratulations to the 2019-2020 recipients of DECA's Emerging Leader Honor Award recognizing members who have been involved at the local, chartered association and DECA Inc. levels.

Leadership

5 Task Management Tips to Skyrocket Your Productivity

Feb 10, 2020

Task management is important because it helps you be more productive. Sure enough, when you’re more organized and spend a little time planning, you’re able to accomplish much more. Here are some of my favorite tips!

DECA News

2020-2021 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

Feb 10, 2020

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2020-2021 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC).

DECA News

2019-2020 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

Feb 10, 2020

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2019-2020 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) this spring in Nashville, Tennessee.

Chapter Strategy

Partner with Purpose: Developing Partnerships for a Stronger DECA

Feb 8, 2020

For your DECA chapter or association to thrive, it is valuable to find individuals or organizations that can help you achieve your mission and goals. Forming partnerships allows multiple groups to receive benefits while also contributing to the greater good of their respective markets.

DECA News

DECA's 2020 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 7, 2020

Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2020 Chapter Certification! The SBE Chapter Certification program continues to grow each year. This year the project experienced an 8% increase in participation with 560 entries received.

Spotlights

Chatham Charter DECA's 3 Keys to Membership Success

Feb 6, 2020

Chatham Charter, a high school of 200 students, has a DECA chapter with 60 paid members - over one-fourth of the student body! However, these astonishing numbers didn't happen on their own. I'm going to share with you our three main tactics for membership campaign success.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 49th Semi-Annual Survey

Apr 16, 2025

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 49th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 6K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 16.2.

Career Insights

Understanding Vehicle Financing

Apr 15, 2025

Financial Literacy Month is the perfect time to explore real-life money topics like vehicle financing and ownership. Learn about resources that you can use to teach these essential concepts to help students make informed, confident financial decisions.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Does Flavoring Help a Cough?

Apr 14, 2025

Step into the role of the director of marketing for Haven Products, a popular brand of over-the-counter medicines. The president has asked you to analyze the new Stop Cough with Honey.

Conferences

Your Post Collegiate DECA ICDC Questions Answered

Apr 9, 2025

We hope you enjoyed your time in San Francisco for Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference! Here are some answers to commonly asked post-ICDC questions.

DECA News

Introducing the 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 8, 2025

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent Collegiate DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

DECA News

Thank You Collegiate DECA: A Parting Letter from Your 2024-2025 Executive Officers

Apr 8, 2025

The 2024-2025 Executive Officer Team extends a heartfelt thank you to all Collegiate DECA members who demonstrated excellence in leadership, competition and beyond this year. Hear from your outgoing executive officers and discover what’s next in our journey towards a brighter future for our division.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 8, 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in San Francisco, CA.

Partners

How to Bring Excitement to your Classroom this Financial Literacy Month

Apr 8, 2025

The Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge gives schools a free, interactive way to teach students about budgeting. Schools can win prizes*, and students learn important money skills through games and real-life situations, making finance fun and easy to understand.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Finalists

Apr 8, 2025

Congratulations to the competitive event finalists from Collegiate DECA's 2025 International Career Development Conference in San Francisco, CA.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: SMOKE IN THE KITCHEN!

Apr 7, 2025

Step into the role of the event services manager for Hotel Heights. The banquet manager has alerted you to an issue that will directly affect an event taking place in one of the hotel’s meeting rooms and needs you to resolve the issue.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service

Apr 6, 2025

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 for their years of service to Collegiate DECA.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 6, 2025

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2024-2025 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in San Francisco, CA.

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Chapter Strategy

What Can I Do with DECA Since I’m Not Going to ICDC?

Mar 1, 2024

In the spring, there are two sets of DECA students: one preparing for the last leg of the competition and the other preparing to start their new DECA season, but we need guidance on how. If you are the latter, keep reading to learn how to maximize your time for DECA.

Leadership

How To Sell Yourself

Mar 1, 2024

The marketing process often revolves around how to sell a good or service most effectively. But have you ever attempted to apply these tactics to yourself? Keep reading to discover what it means to build your personal brand - and how to sell it to anyone.

College Success

Senioritis Smackdown

Mar 1, 2024

As our DECA seniors’ final months of high school approach, a severe case of senioritis is in the air. But fear not, seniors, here are some helpful strategies to beat senioritis and come out on top!

Career Insights

Unwrapping the Power of Packaging: How Packaging Makes or Breaks Branding

Mar 1, 2024

Ever wonder how packaging impacts the way products are marketed? Read this article to dive into the world of packaging and uncover Its impact on your shopping journey!

Leadership

Leadership Illuminated: Must-Read Books for DECA Members

Mar 1, 2024

DECA members can experience the difference in their leadership journey by immersing themselves in these insightful books. As the pages turn, the wisdom gained from these books can guide DECA members on their path to becoming exceptional leaders.

Chapter Strategy

One Diamond: February 2024

Feb 27, 2024

Check out what you missed on the February 2024 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.

DECA News

Announcing the 2024 NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Winners

Feb 26, 2024

DECA Inc. and the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: The Needs for Starting a New Business

Feb 26, 2024

Step into the role of an entrepreneur excited about a new venture idea. A small business advisor has listened to your initial ideas and has requested additional information about your venture idea, The Tool School.

DECA News

Announcing the 2024 NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners

Feb 22, 2024

DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.

DECA News

Announcing the 2023-2024 Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

Feb 20, 2024

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2023-2024 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) advancing to final competition during DECA's International Career Development Conference.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: To Rent or To Buy

Feb 19, 2024

Step into the role of a real estate agent. A client is having a difficult time deciding whether to rent or buy a home and has asked for your input.

Spotlights

Testing Tips for Collegiate DECA Competitive Success

Feb 16, 2024

Collegiate DECA competitive event testing can be difficult. With so many questions in so little time, here are some tips and tricks to approach exam practice and CDECA ICDC testing.