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Networking Like a Pro at Events

Nov 1, 2024

With fall conferences underway, now is the perfect time to sharpen your networking skills. Whether you’re attending in-person events or virtual calls, here’s how to make the most of every opportunity and build lasting connections!

Chapter Strategy

Bouncing Back from Burnout

Nov 1, 2024

As midterms approach and stress levels rise, many students may experience burnout. This guide offers three key strategies—setting boundaries, reconnecting with personal joy and seeking support—to help you bounce back and reclaim your well-being.

Chapter Strategy

Exploring Community Service with DECA's Partners

Nov 1, 2024

There are many benefits to getting involved in community service. In this article, three of our valued partners answer questions about the importance of community service and its impact on their lives, professionally and personally.

Partners

DECA Announces National Advisory Board Partnership with Stukent

Oct 30, 2024

DECA is excited to welcome Stukent as one of its newest National Advisory Board partners. Stukent shares DECA’s passion for empowering the next generation of leaders and is committed to providing members with innovative resources that enhance their educational experience.

Conferences

Download the Ultimate DECA Power Trip Program + Mobile App

Oct 29, 2024

Get ready to gather with more than 2,500 DECA members at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Charlotte, NC! Download the conference program and mobile app to start planning your custom experience.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Keeping a Business Relevant

Oct 28, 2024

Step into the role of the owner of Boards of Fun, a unique catering company that provides large charcuterie and grazing boards for events. Your business partner needs you to determine how Boards of Fun can remain relevant.

Spotlights

Enhancing Members' Skills at Mustang DECA

Oct 24, 2024

Mustang High School DECA hosted its first workshop of the school year with a special guest, Akash Patel. The workshop aimed to equip Mustang DECA members with essential skills for both professional settings and DECA competitive events.

Partners

DECA Announces a New Partnership with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Oct 21, 2024

DECA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers! The partnership will focus on connecting local restaurants with DECA chapter advisors, DECA members and chartered associations.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Dealing with Angry Parents

Oct 21, 2024

Step into the role of the recreation manager for Grant City Parks & Recreation, an organization run by the city. The director of youth sports wants you to address the ongoing issue of hostile parents at youth sporting events run by the organization.

Chapter Strategy

Celebrate DECA Month this November

Oct 18, 2024

#DECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things DECA. From recalling your favorite DECA memories and completing chapter campaigns, to attending events and sharing your DECA story, November is all about the many reasons you love being a DECA member.

DECA News

The 2024-2025 DECA SBE Individual Certification Exam Is Now Available

Oct 16, 2024

Members can achieve SBE individual certification through the successful completion of an online exam. This is a great opportunity for DECA members to add an additional level of recognition for their mastery of small business management instructional areas.

College Success

How to Use DECA Involvement to Strengthen Your Scholarship Applications

Oct 16, 2024

DECA enhances your chances of success with scholarship applications. Regardless of the type of scholarship you're applying for, capitalizing on your DECA experience will allow you to showcase that you are a well-rounded student.

Career Insights

Be the Entrepreneur of Your Life

Nov 8, 2024

You don't need to start a business to be an entrepreneur. You can become the entrepreneur of your own life, navigating your personal and academic journey with the same creativity and determination that business leaders use to innovate and succeed.

Chapter Strategy

Calling All Entrepreneurs: Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week

Nov 4, 2024

This November, Global Entrepreneurship Network will celebrate 17 years of helping millions of people unleash their ideas to start and scale new businesses through Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Putting an End to Skiplagging

Nov 4, 2024

Step into the role of the director of operations for Jetstream Airlines, an airline based in the United States with scheduled service to over 100 destinations in the United States and to 5 other countries.

College Success

Scholarship Success: 6 Essential Strategies

Nov 4, 2024

Scholarships are a powerful way to fund your college education, but standing out with so many applicants can be tough. Here are six strategies to increase your chances of scholarship success.

Chapter Strategy

Using Data in Your Fundraising Efforts

Nov 1, 2024

Integrating data into your DECA chapter’s fundraising efforts can lead to successful campaigns. By understanding your audience, setting goals and utilizing the organization's direct impacts on your members, you can maximize your fundraising potential.

Chapter Strategy

Boost Your Chapter’s Success with Local Business Sponsorships and Donations

Nov 1, 2024

By building connections and showing businesses how their support can directly impact Collegiate DECA members, you can create lasting sponsorships and encourage donations that fuel your chapter’s success.

Chapter Strategy

Fundraising: Advancement Office and Alumni Engagement

Nov 1, 2024

Explore how you chapter can collaborate with the Alumni Engagement and Advancement Offices on your campus for resources and ways to set up a financial account to raise crucial funds for your Collegiate DECA chapter.

Chapter Strategy

Turning Small Fundraisers into Success

Nov 1, 2024

While raising funds for an event or cause can be difficult, there's always an opportunity to make it a success. Here are some tips on how to turn a small opportunity into a successful one.

Career Insights

How to Leverage Your Experience with LinkedIn

Nov 1, 2024

A professional image is crucial for anyone looking to network or land a job. What is the key to utilizing a platform such as LinkedIn as a tool to expand your presence? Here, you can learn tips to leverage your profile to land the next opportunity.

Leadership

Giving Back with Servant Leadership

Nov 1, 2024

Embracing servant leadership and prioritizing community service has a positive impact on your DECA chapter in many ways. Integrating these principles into your leadership practices ensures that your chapter makes a meaningful difference in the community and beyond.

Career Insights

3 Things You Need to Do to Get a Job During Winter Break

Nov 1, 2024

If you're aiming to secure a job during winter break, now is the time to act. By tailoring your resume, leveraging Collegiate DECA networks, and engaging with industry professionals, you can set yourself apart from other applicants.

Chapter Strategy

Investing in Collegiate DECA Alumni and Professional Membership

Nov 1, 2024

Membership within Collegiate DECA isn’t just for students and advisors. We also welcome alumni and business community members to join in the fun of our division. Learn more about how to invest in alumni and professional members.

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Chapter Strategy

10 Ways to Put the Unity in Your CommUNITY Service Campaign

Sep 30, 2016

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!

Compete

Finding Your DECA Competition Soul Mate

Sep 15, 2016

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.

Leadership

4 Skills for Effective Teamwork

Jul 8, 2016

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.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016

Mar 18, 2016

Congratulations to these EPIC members!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016

Mar 17, 2016

Congratulations to these EPIC Collegiate DECA members!

Compete

4 Presentation Tips to Help Your Wow Your Judge

Mar 1, 2016

The difference between a good case study presentation and a great case study presentation is the delivery of the content you’ve created.

Compete

Tips for Taking DECA Exams

Jan 25, 2016

Doing well on the exam not only means you could make it on stage at your association conference, but you could also move on to the International Career Development Conference! Follow these three steps to do your best!

Compete

DECA Goes Lean in Entrepreneurship

Jul 28, 2015

DECA will begin using new terminology and outlines in many of its Entrepreneurship Events.

Compete

5 Tips for Taking On the DECA Competition

May 6, 2015

Hear how one member took advantage of their ICDC experience to gather competition tips from other international competitors.

Compete

Competition Tips from ICDC Qualifiers

Apr 7, 2015

Ever wondered how students who compete at ICDC do so well and make it to the international conference? We took to the halls of ICDC to find out! Here are some inside tips from competitors on how to best prepare for competition and make it to ICDC!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2014-2015

Mar 23, 2015

Congratulations to this year's Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2014-2015

Mar 23, 2015

Congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients.