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DECA's 2018 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients
Over 400 DECA members have been recognized for the Emerging Leader Honor Award for 2018.
5 Things to Help You Prep for Your Prepared Event
Association conferences are right around the corner for DECA members everywhere, and while some members are not too worried about getting ready, others may have already started stressing out.
DECA Direct Magazine: Food and Hospitality
This issue takes you inside the hospitality industry to discover the vast opportunities available to DECA members. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with two former Utah DECA members who were recently featured on Shark Tank for their creative solution to traditional wedding bands.
Top Competition Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Let’s face it, DECA has a lot to offer, but competition is what most DECA members look forward to. Dedicated DECA members will start studying and practicing for their competitive event months in advance.
DECA Direct Magazine: Tech Trends
This issue features articles from colleges and companies exploring the topic of virtual reality technology and how it's changing the way business is done, jobs are created and consumers are shopping.
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Competition Prep Routine
The quest for DECA glass is long and daunting, and sometimes it can get pretty tedious. Here are some ideas to help spice up your normal study routine.
A How To Guide for DECA Role-plays
Whether you are an experienced competitor, or if it is your first year competing, these tips and tricks will definitely wow the judges and perhaps even win you some #DECAGlass at the International Career Development Conference.
DECA Direct Magazine: Limitless
This issue features an the #Limitless Year Quiz that you can take to find a perfectly tailored list of DECA conferences, programs, challenges and activities you can participate in this year that relate to your own career interest.
DECA's 2017 Advocacy Campaign Recipients
Congratulations to the following chapters that earned recognition in the DECA Advocacy Campaign.
DECA Scholarship Recipients 2016-2017
Recipients who will be present at the 2017 #DECAICDC in Anaheim, Calif., will be recognized on stage.
FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge 2017 Winners
DECA and FIDM would like to congratulate the top three teams in the 2016-2017 FIDM Challenge.
DECA's 2017 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients
This year, over 400 DECA members have been recognized for the Emerging Leader Honor Award.
DECA Direct Magazine: Limitless
This issue features an the #Limitless Year Quiz that you can take to find a perfectly tailored list of DECA conferences, programs, challenges and activities you can participate in this year that relate to your own career interest.
Collegiate DECA's 2016-2017 Recognition Award Winners
Congratulations to these Collegiate DECA members for owning their futures this year!
Collegiate DECA 2016-2017 Leadership Passport Program Recipients
Congratulations to these chapters and members for all their hard work! Way to #OwnYourFuture!
Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2016-2017
Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients present at the 2017 #CDECAICDC in will be recognized on stage.
3 Quick Tips to Nail Your DECA Role-Play
With some competitions in full swing and many coming up in a month or less, many competitors are practicing and preparing for their role-play. Here are some pointers to brush up on that will help you nail your time in front of a judge.
Collegiate DECA Competition Tips from the Pros
Everybody is getting excited for their local competitions and the International Career Development Conference in April. It’s also the time that people start asking what they need to do to be successful in the upcoming competitions, so I’ve gathered some tips from the pros.
First Time Competitors Survival Guide
Go and grab your DECA blazer and your nicest tie, because the competition season is upon us! Here’s a three-step guide to get you through your first competitive conference.
3 Tips to Consider for Your Written Event Project
Although written events are long and hard to prepare for, the hard work definitely pays off in the end! Here are some tips to ace your written event in anticipation of #DECAICDC.
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.
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Watch Now: Join Collegiate DECA Video
Joining Collegiate DECA is the first step you can take towards achieving your goals and realizing your greatest potential. It's time to step up, stand out and Be The One who makes a difference.
Pioneering Leadership: Ava Stacker's Trailblazing Role as GA DECA's VP of Marketing
Ava Stacker is the first student of South Fulton DECA to hold the VP of Marketing position on GA DECA's Executive Officer Team. This remarkable achievement highlights Ava’s outstanding leadership skills sets an inspiring example for aspiring young leaders across the state.
Watch the #DECAICDC 2025 Promo Video
Be The One at the biggest DECA event of the year – DECA's International Career Development Conference hosted in Orlando, Florida on April 26-29, 2025.
Download the 2024-2025 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!
Three Strategies for Enhancing Communication in Leadership Teams
As we plan for the academic year, it is important to consider the team's dynamic. The goals that you and your team have lined up can’t be accomplished without successful communication, and it is vital to establish clear expectations early on.
What Does it Mean to BE THE ONE?
Every DECA theme has a hidden meaning that inspires emerging leaders worldwide. How can we dissect this year’s theme, BE THE ONE? What does it mean, and what mindset should we use to proceed with this upcoming year?
9 Tips for Incoming College Freshmen
Starting college is an exciting and transformative period, and the experiences and skills you gain will set the foundation for your future success. Here are some tips to help you be the one in your freshman year.
Founding a Collegiate DECA Chapter: Blueprints for Success
Dreaming of joining the founders' circle within Collegiate DECA? There's no better time than now to embark on this unique and rewarding journey.
Summer Fundraising with Your DECA Chapter
Are you looking to jumpstart your chapter’s success? Here are some ways to keep your chapter active during the summer with fundraising for the upcoming year!
Ahead of the Curve: Organizing Tips for Next School Year
With advanced course loads and immersive extracurriculars, time management and planning can be difficult in high school. Take a look at some tips to help you ensure next school year is your most organized yet!
Be The One: DECA Starter Pack Pt. 2
Here is part 2 of the Be The One DECA Starter Pack series. This article is about boosting your chapter's Communications Strategy with a step-by-step strategic communications plan to help it thrive this upcoming year.
Be the One: DECA Starter Pack Pt. 1
Discover Part 1 of the Be the One DECA Starter Pack Series. This article dives into the basics of a Program of Leadership and how to implement one within your own Chapter Leadership Team.
