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Case Study of the Week: Destination Skillcation

May 11, 2026

Step into the role of the marketing consultant hired by Bird Investigate, a company that offers bird-watching and bird-identifying tours. The owner of Bird Investigate wants you to rebrand the company.

Compete

Your Guide to Understanding DECA ICDC's Competitive Event Process and Performance Reports

May 8, 2026

If you're looking for more information on DECA's International Career Development Conference competitive events process and performance reports, look no further! Explore these frequently asked questions and answers.

Conferences

Download ICDC 2026 Certificates and Competitor Performance Reports

May 8, 2026

Learn how to download certificates and competitive event performance reports from DECA's 2026 Collegiate and High School International Career Development Conferences.

Chapter Strategy

Register Now for the APSI + DECA Toolkit Webinar Hosted by College Board

May 7, 2026

DECA advisors have been asking about the AP/DECA “toolkit” that advisors will be able to access, not just to prepare students for the AP Exam in the Spring of 2027, but also to better prepare them for DECA competitive events.

Conferences

The 5 Messages Every DECA Member Should Send After a Conference

May 7, 2026

Sending thoughtful messages after a conference can turn brief conversations into lasting friendships, collaborations or professional relationships. Taking the time to send these messages strengthens your network and makes the most of the connections.

Conferences

The 2026 DECA ICDC Pin Economy

May 7, 2026

ICDC 2026 was buzzing with people trading, bargaining and searching for the pins that were gaining popularity in real-time. Some pins came in with “high value,” while others unexpectedly gained traction as word spread among students.

Compete

DECA Announces Competitive Event Topics and Updates for 2026-2027

May 6, 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

Congratulations to the Members that Achieved SBE Individual Certification

May 5, 2026

Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!

Conferences

DECA ICDC 2026 Post Conference FAQs

May 4, 2026

Find the answers to commonly asked post-ICDC questions about results, awards, photos, press releases, trophies and more, plus information on next year's conference.

Conferences

Announcing DECA's 2026 Conference Lineup

May 4, 2026

DECA has a full lineup of educational conferences for its members and advisors coming in the 2026 academic year and beyond. Check out where we're heading next!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: A Kid Character On Social Media

May 4, 2026

Step into the role of the director of corporate communications for Orangey, a popular animated series for preschoolers. The president wants you to decide how to proceed on social media and develop a communications plan that will deliver a strategic message.

DECA News

DECA Announces the 2026-2027 Membership Campaign: Next Big Thing

May 1, 2026

Every breakthrough, innovation and movement starts with someone bold enough to pursue it. This year, DECA challenges its members to look beyond what exists today and focus on what’s possible tomorrow.

Compete

Top 5 Tips to Prepare for Case Studies

Nov 9, 2021

Are you looking for ways to maximize this year’s competition season? Follow these five tips to learn how you can make this year’s competition your best one yet!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Online Reviews to Boost a Ghost Tour

Nov 8, 2021

You are to assume the role of the owner of Gullet City Ghost Tours, a walking tour for residents and tourists visiting Gullet City. Your business partner wants you to determine how the business can solicit online reviews from customers for use in marketing.

Career Insights

4 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Your Next Networking Event

Nov 5, 2021

DECA members know the importance of networking. It can be exciting and nerve-racking, but networking is an exciting opportunity to showcase your talents to recruiters. Here are four tips to help you get started.

Partners

The #DECAATTProject Provides Creative Mentorship Opportunities

Nov 4, 2021

As the #DECAATTProject entered its seventh year, no one could have imagined the challenges the school year would present. But DECA members across the country sprang into action to really show us what it means to take DECA to the #NextLevel.

Career Insights

How to Build a Resume That Will Land Your Dream Internship

Nov 3, 2021

Constructing a resume that highlights your strengths to make you stand out as the best candidate may seem challenging. Here are a few tips to make the resume-building process easier.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Designing Employee Service Anniversaries

Nov 1, 2021

You are the chief human resources officer for Salutations, a company that designs, prints, and markets greeting cards and stationery. Salutations has been in business for eight years and has 200 employees, including 175 full-time employees and 25 part-time employees.

Spotlights

2021 DECA Pumpkin Contest Winners

Nov 1, 2021

Congratulations to the winners of DECA's Annual Pumpkin Contest! This year's contest had an impressive 565+ submissions from members all across the DECA world. The selection process was not easy, but the members have voted and we are excited to announce the top three winners in each category!

Compete

3 Steps to Win DECA Glass in Your Prepared Event

Oct 27, 2021

Wining DECA Glass is every competitor’s goal. Here’s how to achieve your goal in a prepared event.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 42nd Semi-Annual Survey of 10,000+ U.S. Teens

Oct 26, 2021

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 42nd semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 10,000 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 15.8 years.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Keeping the Fixings Bar at Burger Country Fresh

Oct 25, 2021

You are to assume the role of the operations manager at Burger Country, a fast food restaurant with five locations that specializes in hamburgers. The owner of the company has asked you to explain operational considerations in a new portion of each restaurant called the “fixings bar.”

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Remarketing a Classic Shoe Store

Oct 18, 2021

You are to assume the role of a marketing communications consultant hired by Cost Less Shoes, a national chain of discount footwear for men, women, and children. The CEO of the company has hired you to develop a marketing communications plan that will remarket the brand.

Compete

5 Ways to Improve Your Prepared Event

Oct 17, 2021

Written events can be difficult to master. What does a winning project look like? What kind of before-hand preparation is required?

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Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Destination Skillcation

May 11, 2026

Step into the role of the marketing consultant hired by Bird Investigate, a company that offers bird-watching and bird-identifying tours. The owner of Bird Investigate wants you to rebrand the company.

Compete

Your Guide to Understanding DECA ICDC's Competitive Event Process and Performance Reports

May 8, 2026

If you're looking for more information on DECA's International Career Development Conference competitive events process and performance reports, look no further! Explore these frequently asked questions and answers.

Conferences

Download ICDC 2026 Certificates and Competitor Performance Reports

May 8, 2026

Learn how to download certificates and competitive event performance reports from DECA's 2026 Collegiate and High School International Career Development Conferences.

Chapter Strategy

Register Now for the APSI + DECA Toolkit Webinar Hosted by College Board

May 7, 2026

DECA advisors have been asking about the AP/DECA “toolkit” that advisors will be able to access, not just to prepare students for the AP Exam in the Spring of 2027, but also to better prepare them for DECA competitive events.

Conferences

The 5 Messages Every DECA Member Should Send After a Conference

May 7, 2026

Sending thoughtful messages after a conference can turn brief conversations into lasting friendships, collaborations or professional relationships. Taking the time to send these messages strengthens your network and makes the most of the connections.

Conferences

The 2026 DECA ICDC Pin Economy

May 7, 2026

ICDC 2026 was buzzing with people trading, bargaining and searching for the pins that were gaining popularity in real-time. Some pins came in with “high value,” while others unexpectedly gained traction as word spread among students.

Compete

DECA Announces Competitive Event Topics and Updates for 2026-2027

May 6, 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

Congratulations to the Members that Achieved SBE Individual Certification

May 5, 2026

Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!

Conferences

DECA ICDC 2026 Post Conference FAQs

May 4, 2026

Find the answers to commonly asked post-ICDC questions about results, awards, photos, press releases, trophies and more, plus information on next year's conference.

Conferences

Announcing DECA's 2026 Conference Lineup

May 4, 2026

DECA has a full lineup of educational conferences for its members and advisors coming in the 2026 academic year and beyond. Check out where we're heading next!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: A Kid Character On Social Media

May 4, 2026

Step into the role of the director of corporate communications for Orangey, a popular animated series for preschoolers. The president wants you to decide how to proceed on social media and develop a communications plan that will deliver a strategic message.

DECA News

DECA Announces the 2026-2027 Membership Campaign: Next Big Thing

May 1, 2026

Every breakthrough, innovation and movement starts with someone bold enough to pursue it. This year, DECA challenges its members to look beyond what exists today and focus on what’s possible tomorrow.