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Congratulations to the 2025-26 IIA Community Impact Challenge Winners

Feb 26, 2026

Infinity Insurance Agency (IIA) and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Community Impact Challenge!

Conferences

Glowing and Growing: How the Season of Spring Can Help You Bloom at ICDC

Feb 25, 2026

Just as flowers need preparation before they bloom, competitors need intentional planning to truly shine on the international stage. This spring, focus on glowing and growing so you can bloom at ICDC.

Chapter Strategy

How CTE Shapes the Workforce of Tomorrow

Feb 25, 2026

CTE empowers students to explore careers and interests. By taking CTE classes, students now have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and graduate with academic and real-world knowledge, preparing the future workforce.

Spotlights

Celebrating Black Innovators During Black History Month

Feb 24, 2026

As Black History Month comes to a close, the celebration doesn’t have to. Learn more about influential inventors and entrepreneurs who have made daily life easier for consumers in the current market.

Chapter Strategy

The DECA Drop Episode 4: Go the Extra at Your Association Conference

Feb 24, 2026

Your 2025–2026 Executive Officer Team saw how podcasts were taking off and wanted to give DECA members the same kind of experience: a place to pick up tips, hear updates and get to know our team!

Compete

Overcoming Competition Day Nerves

Feb 24, 2026

For most DECA students, the most challenging part of a role-play isn’t the prompt; it's the nerves in a competitive environment. Learn about simple mindset fixes that can help increase confidence and boost scoring results.

Chapter Strategy

Discovering DECA Beyond Graduation

Feb 24, 2026

For four years, DECA opened new doors for us. As seniors, we assume graduation closes the door on them. But what if it hands us a new key? DECA doesn’t have to end at graduation, especially within national and association opportunities.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025-26 NASPO Strategic School Procurement Challenge Winners

Feb 24, 2026

NASPO and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Strategic School Procurement Challenge!

Compete

From Practice to Podium: Setting Meaningful Goals for Competition

Feb 23, 2026

In the midst of competition season, preparation and goal setting become more important than ever. While competition day may feel like it’s all about performance, success at CDC is built long before you step into your event.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Limited Time Only or Always?

Feb 23, 2026

Step into the role of the director of marketing at Fitness Time, a chain of over 2,000 fitness centers. The senior vice president wants you to analyze claims that the company is acting unethically by marketing misleading information and recommend if changes are needed.

Partners

ICYMI: DECA + College Board: AP Business with Personal Finance Webinar

Feb 20, 2026

Learn how the new AP Business with Personal Finance course aligns with DECA’s mission and supports student development both in and out of the classroom, and hear from DECA advisors who are currently piloting project-based learning resources for the course.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Adobe Food Truck Challenge Winners

Feb 20, 2026

Adobe and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Adobe Food Truck Challenge!

Career Insights

Hospitality Is for Everyone

Apr 15, 2023

Are you ready to launch your hospitality career? From entry-level positions to advancement opportunities, the American Hotel and Lodging Foundation’s workforce development programs, scholarship initiatives and educational resources elevate and empower the next generation of hospitality leaders.

Career Insights

Budgeting: Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success

Apr 10, 2023

For youth and young adults who are just starting to embark on a lifetime of important financial decisions, one of the most foundational financial concepts to learn about is budgeting. Find out how you can create your personal budget and build a financial plan for success.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Creating a Bereavement Policy

Apr 10, 2023

Step into the role of director of human resources at Association of Vision Health, a nonprofit organization that educates and works for policies regarding eye sight and vision issues. The organization employs thirty full-time employees and five part-time employees at its headquarters office. 

Leadership

Success Books That Change You

Apr 6, 2023

Summer break is a great time for self-reflection and working to become a better leader as you continue your leadership journey! Here are a few book suggestions about changing your perspective.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 45th Semi-Annual Survey

Apr 5, 2023

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 45th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 5,600 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 16.2 years.

Leadership

Looking Back on Your Legacy

Apr 5, 2023

Many of us are reflecting on a successful year serving as a DECA leader, but how do you define that success? Looking back on and defining your legacy allows you to reminisce over the great memories and hard work you accomplished and find new ways to improve your leadership style.

Career Insights

Where to Start During Tax Season

Apr 3, 2023

Earned wages, tracking hours and spending summers lifeguarding at the pool come with the inevitable: taxes. Interview with Steve Brown, CPA and Founder of Brown and Maguire CPAs, PLLC., reveals the key things to know as you file.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Encouraging Guests to Return and Spend More Money

Apr 3, 2023

Step into the role of sales manager at Covington Hotel – Blossom City, a full-service hotel located in a city of 100,000 people. The general manager of the property wants you to create a targeted email promotion that will attract past profitable customers. 

Career Insights

Pursue Your Profession

Apr 1, 2023

If you’re graduating and searching for what’s next, consider a career in residential property management. The RPM industry is hiring talented, creative and passionate people to help provide homes and create communities for 44 million Americans.

Career Insights

Understanding Credit Cards

Apr 1, 2023

Getting a credit card can seem magical—you can buy the things you want without needing cash. But if you don’t manage them correctly, credit cards can make your money disappear.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Funding Options for Small Businesses

Mar 27, 2023

Step into the role of the owner of Mobile Jewels, an online company that sells accessories for mobile phones. You were able to start the company with your savings and have used it for purchasing supplies, tools, packaging, and a lease on a small workspace. 

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients

Mar 21, 2023

DECA is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

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DECA Announces Competitive Event Topics and Updates for 2026-2027

Apr 28, 2026

Get a head start on the 2026-2027 competition season with DECA's updates, topics and resources for next year's competitive events program.

DECA News

2025-2026 IMPACT Program Winners Announced

Apr 28, 2026

The IMPACT Program has five categories for recognition: Advocacy, Community Outreach, Innovations, Membership and Partnership Outreach.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2026 DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 28, 2026

Congratulations to the 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions!

Conferences

Collegiate DECA ICDC 2026 Post Conference FAQs

Apr 27, 2026

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

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2026 DECA ICDC Competitive Event Finalists

Apr 27, 2026

Congratulations to the competitive event finalists from DECA's 2026 International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Designing A New Branded Hotel TV Channel

Apr 27, 2026

Step into the role of the director of marketing for Celebrate Hotels, a chain of boutique style hotels. The vice president of marketing wants you to redesign the Celebrate channel found on all televisions in guestrooms.

DECA News

DECA Honors Top 10 Chapters Worldwide for 2025-2026

Apr 25, 2026

The top 10 DECA chapters received recognition on stage during the Grand Opening Session of DECA's 2026 International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA, on Saturday, April 25.

DECA News

DECA Celebrates Four Milestone Years of Service with Valued Partners

Apr 25, 2026

This year at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA, DECA celebrated incredible milestones with four of our valued partners: MDA, The NRF Foundation, Vector Marketing and Spirit Box.

DECA News

DECA Members Break Decade-Long Record by Raising Over $200,000 for MDA

Apr 25, 2026

In honor of this incredible achievement, DECA recognized the top 25 fundraising DECA chapters and the top three fundraising DECA associations at the Grand Opening Session of the 2026 International Career Development Conference.

DECA News

Meet DECA's 2026-27 Executive Officer Candidates

Apr 25, 2026

Learn more about the candidates running for executive office who hope to serve as the leaders of DECA’s High School Division for the 2026-27 school year.

DECA News

DECA Members and Business Partners to Showcase a Future-Ready Workforce

Apr 25, 2026

The 80th annual DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) takes place April 25–28 in Atlanta, welcoming more than 26,000 high school students, advisors and business professionals from around the world, making it the largest conference in DECA’s history.

Conferences

Watch the DECA ICDC 2026 Grand Opening Session

Apr 25, 2026

The 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session is happening on Saturday, April 25, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.