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Case Study of the Week: Introducing Vegan Options

Jan 27, 2025

Step into the role of the marketing specialist for Go Burger, a quick serve restaurant chain featuring burgers and chicken sandwiches. The director of marketing wants you to create a promotion introducing the chain’s new vegan menu.

Partners

DECA and IBM SkillsBuild Partnership: Preparing Future-Ready Students

Jan 24, 2025

Bring next level learning to your classroom with the IBM SkillsBuild Program! Extend your classroom curriculum with self-paced, online project management, AI, and workplace skills training delivered directly by business professionals to your students.

Chapter Strategy

Why Advocating for CTE and DECA Matters

Jan 21, 2025

Each February, students and advisors raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month®. Learn how to get involved and earn recognition through DECA’s Advocacy Campaign!

DECA News

Congratulations to the Adobe Personal Branding Challenge 2024-2025 Winners

Jan 21, 2025

Adobe and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Adobe Personal Branding Challenge!

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA Stock Market Game 2025 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 21, 2025

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2025 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Chapter Strategy

CTE Resources to Become a #CTEChampion

Jan 20, 2025

As DECA members, we’ve experienced the impact that Career and Technical Education has on students. Advocacy is crucial to ensure continued support and growth for CTE programs, and engaging with your policymakers is one of the most effective ways to make a difference.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Sustainability vs Fast Fashion

Jan 20, 2025

Step into the role of the merchandise manager for Superior Looks, a clothing store chain for tweens and teens. The director of merchandising is considering a partnership with a popular fast fashion company and wants your opinion.

Spotlights

Bridging Generations: My Journey with DECA as a Collegiate Member and Parent

Jan 17, 2025

Through DECA, I've gained valuable business skills as an adult student and deepened my connection with my son as we navigate our educational journeys together.

Spotlights

DECA Alumni Spotlight: Gautam Ajjarapu

Jan 17, 2025

DECA alumni are more than just former members—they are changemakers, innovators and leaders in their careers. In this article meet Gautam Ajjarapu, an alumni recently featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 for his work helping financial institutions worldwide.

DECA News

Congratulations to the IE University Policy Dilemma Simulation Challenge 2024-2025 Winners

Jan 16, 2025

IE University and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Policy Dilemma Simulation Challenge!

College Success

Where to Attend? How to Make Your College Decision

Jan 15, 2025

Making the right decision on where to attend college is important. You will consider the right “fit” for your academic, career and social goals. All while keeping motivated during your senior year of high school.

Compete

Helping Your DECA Members Avoid Penalty Points: A Guide for Advisors

Jan 14, 2025

As DECA advisors, one of our crucial roles is helping student members navigate the technical requirements of written events. Use this article to guide your student members in avoiding common penalty point deductions.

Conferences

Unlock Career Paths with Engage EduTOURS

Sep 23, 2024

CDECA’s Engage challenges members to understand their career interests, skills and experiences. During the conference, members have the opportunity to attend an EduTOUR of a thriving Minneapolis business.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Sell out?

Sep 23, 2024

Step into the role of the general manager for Vinyl Spin, an independently owned record shop that sells new and used vinyl records. The owner wants you to weigh the pros and cons of being an exclusive sales outlet for a new vinyl album.

College Success

Boost Your Scholarship Chances with DECA

Sep 20, 2024

Whether you are submitting an application for a scholarship this year or want to gain some better insight for applying for future scholarships, check out this article to learn how to leverage your DECA involvement to stand out.

College Success

Get Recognized with a DECA Inc. Scholarship

Sep 17, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that DECA's scholarship program for 2024-2025 is now open to submit applications! This is your chance to earn financial support for your education while being recognized for your achievements.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting an After-Hours Daycare

Sep 16, 2024

Step into the roles of the owners of Twilight Childcare. An investor in the business has asked your team to develop a plan to promote the new business to targeted markets.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Correcting Journal Errors

Sep 9, 2024

Step into the role of the senior accountant at Monaco Company. The manager of the company wants you to correct journal entries and errors made in your absence.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Staff Communication

Sep 2, 2024

Step into the role of a front desk employee at Grand Grocery Distribution Center, a large distribution center for a regional grocery store. The manager asked you to communicate a change in policy to all staff.

Leadership

How to Build Cross-functional Teams Across Tech, Digital and Marketing

Sep 1, 2024

In this article, dive into the key themes on integration and collaboration that emerged during a panel discussion hosted at NRF Nexus 2024 with professionals from BJ’s Wholesale Club, REI and Tractor Supply Company.

Chapter Strategy

Making Money for Your Chapter: Creative Ways College Students Are Fundraising

Sep 1, 2024

Fundraising is crucial for college student organizations to fund trips, community projects and other yearly initiatives. Successful chapters often use a combination of strategies to meet their financial goals.

Conferences

Excitement for ENGAGE

Sep 1, 2024

Whether you are a first-time member or returning, the ENGAGE conference is a perfect place to interact with the Collegiate DECA community. Learn about what ENGAGE is and why you should attend this year in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Chapter Strategy

Maintaining Connections with Advisors and Professors

Sep 1, 2024

Maintaining connections with advisors and professors is vital for the success of your chapter. With the school year just starting, now is the perfect time for your leadership team to network.

Chapter Strategy

Let’s Talk About the Updated Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program

Aug 30, 2024

This year’s Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport has been updated with new tasks, including removing passport levels and more. Get a look at what the new passports have to offer our members for the 2024-2025 membership year.

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Compete

DECA's Written and Prepared Events Support Project-based Learning

Sep 1, 2014

DECA advisors are first and foremost, classroom teachers. DECA’s written and prepared events are used by advisors as authentic learning experiences to help students learn and develop skills outlined in the curriculum.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2013-2014

Mar 31, 2014

Congratulations to the DECA members and advisors who received scholarships this year!

Compete

3 Things to Think About When Prepping for Competition

Dec 3, 2012

The unique ideas and presentations that each student brings to the competition keep me coming back to judge. Judges take great pride in witnessing the time and dedication DECA members invest in bettering themselves outside the classroom.

Compete

6 Steps to Team Competition Excellence

Feb 11, 2011

As we gear up for another year of DECA competitions some, teams are coming together for the first time while others are trying to work the kinks out from last year. When you’re competing as a team at DECA there are some key steps you’ll want to take to reach excellence.