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Case Study of the Week: You Must be a Member to Shop Here!
Step into the role of an employee at Pat’s Club, a warehouse club that sells a wide variety of merchandise in large quantities. You must explain to a customer why they cannot shop at the store without purchasing a membership.
DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Partners for Their Longtime Support
Congratulations to these outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Top MDA Fundraising DECA Chapters and Associations
DECA and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are excited to announce this year’s top fundraising DECA chapters and associations. Thank you for your incredible community service efforts.
DECA Celebrates the 2023-2024 Top 10 Chapters in the World
DECA is excited to congratulate the top 10 membership chapters in the world for the 2023-2024 academic year! Thank you to all chapters who worked to experience the difference in membership recruitment.
Watch the DECA ICDC 2024 Grand Opening Session
Relive the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session on-demand.
DECA Recognizes Helen Brown with Chairman's Award
As a member of DECA's National Advisory Board, Helen has engaged with thousands of members and advisors at DECA's educational conferences at the association, regional and international levels.
DECA Recognizes Jerry DiGiovanni with Honorary Life Membership
During two decades of service as Executive Director, Jerry displayed unwavering kindness, support and enthusiasm for the student members and advisors of Pennsylvania DECA.
Case Study of the Week: Nepo-Baby or Legit Candidate?
Step into the role of a consultant hired by the president of Grand Grocery, a privately held supermarket chain with over 300 locations in one state. The president has hired you to help with succession planning after a sudden decision to retire.
Making the Most of Conferences: Your DECA ICDC Era
DECA ICDC can lay the foundation for your professional life—if you come ready to engage, learn and stretch your skills. In this article, dive into how to make the most out of your conference experience.
Case Study of the Week: Rethinking Free Shipping
Step into the role of the owner of Quilts & Linens, a small business that sells custom made quilts and other bedroom linens. Your business partner needs you to create a new shipping and returns policy that will help with skyrocketing overhead and operating costs.
Case Study of the Week: Marketing a Partnership
Step into the role of the marketing manager for Aroon Properties, a hospitality company with over 5,000 properties. The chief marketing officer wants you to determine how to best market the company’s partnership with a national brand that will strengthen existing relations with customers.
The Secret to Success in DECA and Beyond
Never want to be stuck on a problem again? We got you. Learn a powerful method to crush any problem - from DECA, to admissions, to academics, to sports and even everyday life.
Investing in Collegiate DECA Alumni and Professional Membership
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.
Exploring Community Service with DECA's Partners
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.
DECA Announces National Advisory Board Partnership with Stukent
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.
A Look Back on Collegiate DECA Engage in Minneapolis
230 Collegiate DECA members attended the 2024 Engage Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 24-26, 2024.
Case Study of the Week: Keeping a Business Relevant
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.
Download the Collegiate DECA Engage Program
Get ready to gather with 200 Collegiate DECA members at Engage in Minneapolis! Download the conference program to view the complete agenda.
DECA Announces a New Partnership with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
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: Dealing with Angry Parents
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.
Celebrate DECA Month this November
#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.
How to Use DECA Involvement to Strengthen Your Scholarship Applications
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.
Adobe + DECA Unlock Creative Career Pathways for Next-generation Talent
Through the partnership with Adobe, DECA members will learn creative and AI skills that will help them get ahead, and stay ahead, in today's job market. Adobe's new initiative helps DECA members build a competitive resume and learn the skills they need.
Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guidebook
The newly updated Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide is your "one-stop shop" for important resources and year-round information to help you Be The One in your chapter this year.
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Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC
Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2021-2022 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Baltimore, MD.
Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service
The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors for their years of service to Collegiate DECA.
Congratulations to the Marriott Foundation ICDC Travel Scholarship Recipients
Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is pleased to provide travel scholarships to high school DECA members to participate in the 2022 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Case Study of the Week: Great Success leads to Big Decisions
You are to assume the role of an entrepreneur that has created a line of all-natural hair care products named Cleanse. Your business partner has asked you to analyze a list of four retailers that want to sell Cleanse products and decide which is the best sales channel for the company to reach the target market.
College Bound Citizens: Financial Aid Basics
This workshop will help you understand financial aid while preparing for the FAFSA and applying for scholarships, grants, and federal loans while financing the gap.
Marriott's Apoorva Gandhi to Keynote Collegiate DECA ICDC 2022
DECA is pleased to announce Apoorva Gandhi, Vice President, Senior Vice President, Multicultural Affairs, Social Impact and Business Councils at Marriott International, Inc., will deliver the keynote during the 2022 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.
4 Steps to Better Budgeting
“Where did all my money go!?” If you find yourself asking that question at the end of every month or in the days before your next paycheck, it’s time to get your budget in shape. Don’t have a budget? No problem! It’s easy to get started.
The Home Depot's Sherry Yaskin to Keynote DECA ICDC 2022
DECA is pleased to announce that Sherry Yaskin, The Home Depot's VP, Human Resources, will deliver the keynote during the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.
Case Study of the Week: Promoting Unique Service to Traveling Families
You are to assume the role of general manager and director of marketing for Needy Baby, a new company that rents car seats, cribs, strollers and other merchandise to travelers with children. The owner of the company has asked your team to design a promotion plan to market the new company to travelers.
Congratulations to DECA's 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients
DECA is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 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: A Dilemma in the Produce Department
You are to assume the role of director of produce operations for City Foods, a regional grocery store chain with 50 locations. The vice president of merchandising has asked you to analyze a produce vendor and determine whether or not the chain should continue to sell its products.
Congratulations to the 2022 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners
DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.
