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Beat the Test Stress: 4 Tips to Ace Your Cluster Exam

Feb 22, 2019

While it might be relaxing to push aside studying right now, your future self will thank you for getting a head start. Instead of scrolling through social media between classes, use Quizlet to test your business knowledge!

DECA News

2018-2019 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

Feb 12, 2019

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second qualifying round of the 2018-2019 Virtual Business Challenge. These students finished in the top two places in their region in one of the Virtual Business Challenge tracks. With approval from their chartered association, each team has earned an opportunity to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference.

DECA News

DECA's 2019 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 5, 2019

Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2019 Chapter Certification!

DECA News

DECA Stock Market Game 2019 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 28, 2019

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the ICDC qualifiers in 2018-2019 DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Career Insights

Top Tips for Building Your First LinkedIn Profile

Jan 25, 2019

To get your LinkedIn profile off to a successful start, check out these key tips!

Career Insights

Are You an Entrepreneur?

Jan 25, 2019

DECA’s mission statement is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. So, what exactly does it mean to be an entrepreneur?

Chapter Strategy

How to Incorporate an Entrepreneurial Attitude into Your DECA Chapter

Jan 25, 2019

You may be asking, “How does entrepreneurship apply to my chapter?” Well, the mission of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. So why not get a head start? The same basic principles that apply to starting a business also apply to your chapter.

Career Insights

5 Resources to Fuel Your Inner Entrepreneur

Jan 25, 2019

Looking to immerse yourself in all things entrepreneurship? Check out this list on what to read, listen to and learn from in order to prime your mind as a current or future entrepreneur. Who knows, maybe they’ll spark your next big business idea!

Career Insights

7 Questions That Get You Thinking Like an Entrepreneur

Jan 25, 2019

Curious about what goes on in the mind of an entrepreneur? Read on to learn how successful entrepreneurs think, and start developing your own entrepreneurial mindset for DECA and beyond.

Career Insights

How to Start a Business When You're a Busy Student

Jan 25, 2019

If you’ve been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, then you’re probably dreaming of starting a business but may not know where to start. Let me tell you… I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to start a business as a busy college student with many competing priorities.

Career Insights

101 Interview Tips to Ace Your Next Interview

Jan 17, 2020

Do you have an important interview coming up? This guide of 101 interview tips is sure to help you ace that interview!

Leadership

How to Guarantee Your New Year’s Resolutions Come True

Jan 1, 2020

People are great at setting New Year’s resolutions, but not so great at following through with them. So, how do you guarantee that your New Year’s resolutions come true?

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2019-2020 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Dec 17, 2019

DECA congratulates the following top-ranking teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

Career Insights

DECA Talks: Embracing the Interconnectivity Evolution

Dec 11, 2019

In an evolving and interconnected world, our daily lives — from home, to school, to work — continue to change with the latest piece of technology or the newest trends. So, how can we capitalize on connections we make in college and careers?

Leadership

DECA Talks: Conquering Catastrophe

Dec 11, 2019

All students wish to find a place of belonging, hope and support. Learn how DECA became that place for our High School Division President, and how it continues to be that place for thousands around the globe!

Leadership

DECA Talks: The Lying King

Dec 11, 2019

Power. Privilege. Race. Identity. Gender. Sexual Orientation. Class. Illuminating our various complexities as individuals, we can recognize ways that we can use our privileges individually and collectively – but only if we are honest and open with ourselves.

Leadership

DECA Talks: The Journey from Independence to Guidance

Dec 11, 2019

Throughout my life, I have turned to advisors, counselors, coaches and friends/family to seek opportunities to learn and develop in my professional life. This talk will discuss the teachings I’ve learned independently and from the guidance of others.

Leadership

DECA Talks: Taking Risks with Confidence & Conviction

Dec 11, 2019

In life, we are often faced with decisions that require us to take some sort of risk, whether it’s where to take your next job, which schools to apply to, where to move to, etc. In this talk, we’ll explore how to determine if a risk is worth taking and how you can set yourself up for the highest chance of success.

Leadership

DECA Talks: The GRIT It Takes to Seek Success

Dec 11, 2019

The secret to outstanding achievement is not talent or privilege, but grit: a special blend of passion and persistence for long-term goals.

Leadership

DECA Talks: Just Say Yes

Dec 11, 2019

Ever felt torn when presented with a cool new opportunity? Learn how choosing to say “yes” can lead to easier decision-making in the future…and some cool opportunities along the way.

Conferences

Look Back on Collegiate DECA ENGAGE in Chicago

Nov 26, 2019

Nearly 300 Collegiate DECA members from 17 associations attended the 2019 ENGAGE Conference in Chicago, IL on November 21-23, 2019.

Career Insights

DECA Direct Magazine: Entrepreneurship

Nov 25, 2019

The Entrepreneurship Issue features tips, resources and how-to guides to help kickstart your next entrepreneurial endeavor.

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Career Insights

Understanding Business Compliance

Apr 1, 2025

Business compliance is about creating a responsible, ethical and sustainable organization. As emerging leaders, DECA members should take the time to learn about compliance now to ensure they are prepared for the challenges of the professional world.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Why Bother With a Warehouse Club Business Membership?

Mar 31, 2025

Step into the role of the chief strategist at Clubco, a chain of membership-only warehouse club retail stores. The CEO wants you to differentiate the business membership from the regular membership to increase new business memberships.

Conferences

Introducing the DECA ICDC 2025 Keynote Speaker

Mar 28, 2025

DECA is pleased to announce that Rob Lawless, will deliver the keynote during the 2025 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.

Conferences

Download the 2025 Collegiate DECA ICDC App

Mar 28, 2025

Get ready to gather with 1,300 DECA members at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in San Francisco, CA. Download the conference app to start planning your custom experience.

Conferences

Introducing the Collegiate DECA ICDC 2025 Keynote Speaker

Mar 28, 2025

DECA is pleased to announce that Rob Lawless, will deliver the keynote during the 2025 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.

DECA News

DECA Announces the 2025-2026 Membership Theme: Go The Extra

Mar 25, 2025

As emerging leaders, you know that success is more than just meeting expectations—it’s about exceeding them. This year, we dare you to Go The Extra—the extra mile, the extra step, the extra level on the path to achieving your college and career goals.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients

Mar 24, 2025

DECA is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 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: Beyond the Regular Product Collection

Mar 24, 2025

Step into the role the owner of Beyond, a luggage and travel accessories brand. Your business partner wants you to propose two different special collections that Beyond can create.

DECA News

Announcing the 2025 Invest Innovation in Action Challenge Winners

Mar 18, 2025

DECA Inc. and Invest are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Innovation in Action: Driving Next Gen to Insurance Careers Challenge.

DECA News

DECA's 2025 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced

Mar 18, 2025

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 2025 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: WHO CARES ABOUT MY CREDIT SCORE?!

Mar 17, 2025

Step into the role of a financial advisor. A client does not understand why a credit report and credit score are needed to secure an automobile loan and needs you to explain.

Career Insights

What to Know About the Consumer in 2025

Mar 15, 2025

Last year, consumers proved their resiliency yet again, demonstrating a willingness and ability to spend in the face of inflation, higher interest rates and more. And looking ahead, consumers continue to face an uncertain environment.