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Case Study of the Week: Giving Back on a Budget

Jan 17, 2022

You are to assume the role of the owner of Bellyful, a restaurant located in a city of 300,000 people. Your business partner has asked you to determine how the business can best give back to its community with limited financial resources.

Career Insights

6 Steps to Create an Integrated Marketing Campaign

Jan 15, 2022

With so much competition in the marketplace, brands need to do everything they can to stand out to their customers. An integrated marketing campaign is not only effective, but it can boost brand awareness, build loyalty, and improve revenue. Here are six tips for creating an integrated marketing campaign.

Career Insights

Advertising: Generating Ideas

Jan 15, 2022

Learn creative thinking skills through an ideation process. Explore simple, fun, creative thinking techniques designed that can be used to generate ideas for paintings, photography, films, animations, graphic design, sculptures, fabric design, fashion design, industrial design or any special creative interest.

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA Stock Market Game 2022 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 10, 2022

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2022 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: The Benefits of the Farmer's Market

Jan 10, 2022

You are to assume the role of the general manager of Café on the Square, a restaurant located in the town’s main square. The owner of the restaurant has asked you to determine how the restaurant can participate in a weekly farmer’s market.

Compete

How to Handle Competitive Event Feedback Like a Pro

Jan 4, 2022

Feedback is a key element of developing as an emerging leader and entrepreneur. Use these tips to turn feedback from districts into future competitive event success.

Leadership

How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

Jan 3, 2022

Looking back on years past, did you keep your New Year's resolutions? Do you even remember what they were? Here are some ways to keep your New Year’s resolutions all the way through 2022.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Successfully Marketing to Business Travelers

Jan 3, 2022

You are to assume the role of director of marketing for Upright Business Solutions, a company that manufactures and markets specialty desks and chairs for office space. The senior vice president wants you to create a marketing plan that will promote the company’s flagship products to business travelers.

Career Insights

Jump-Start Your Career Today

Jan 1, 2022

The demand for rental housing is growing across the United States, and with that, the need for talented, hardworking and creative people to help build strong communities. Jump-start your residential property management career today.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Choices in Higher Education

Dec 27, 2021

You are to assume the role of an admissions counselor working at a local four-year public university. One of your job responsibilities is to meet with high school juniors and seniors that may apply for admission and discuss not only the university, but also the overall decision to attend a post-secondary institution.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2021-2022 Chapter Campaign Winners

Dec 21, 2021

Congratulations to the chapters who maximized their momentum by participating in DECA’s membership and chapter campaigns!

Spotlights

Utah Collegiate DECA Hosts Fall Leadership Conference

Dec 20, 2021

Utah Collegiate DECA members attended their association's annual Fall Leadership Conference in November. Here are three key takeaways that members gained by participating.

Chapter Strategy

Founding a Collegiate DECA Chapter: Blueprints for Success

Jul 1, 2024

Dreaming of joining the founders' circle within Collegiate DECA? There's no better time than now to embark on this unique and rewarding journey.

DECA News

The Summer of DECA Quest

Jun 20, 2024

The Summer of DECA Quest is full of fun activities you can complete on your own or with other DECA members! From watching the sunset and doing a TikTok trend to volunteering with your chapter and sharing your 24-25 DECA goals, there’s something for everyone.

Spotlights

Pride Month with Jewel Shier

Jun 1, 2024

Pride Month presents us with an invaluable opportunity to showcase inclusivity further and demonstrate support for our LGBTQ+ members and allies in the community. Here is the story of one of our members.

Conferences

CDECA ICDC: First Time Experiences

Jun 1, 2024

Have you ever thought about whether Collegiate DECA is worth joining? Hear from Collegiate DECA members who attended the CDECA International Career Development Conference for the first time this year in Austin, TX.

Career Insights

Maximizing Your Summer Internship: 5 Strategies for Securing a Full-Time Position

Jun 1, 2024

By following these five tips, you can leverage your internship experience to position yourself for long-term career success and increase your chances of securing full-time employment opportunities!

Chapter Strategy

Engaging With Collegiate DECA: Summer Edition

Jun 1, 2024

The weather is hot, and homework is non-existent, so we can sometimes slip away from our commitment to the DECA Diamond. But fear not! I am here to provide ways your chapter and association teams can stay engaged with members over the summer months.

DECA News

DECA Earns Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE

May 30, 2024

DECA Inc. earned recognition by ASAE with a 2024 Gold Circle Award in the Video category. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership and communications award.

DECA News

Learn More About Your 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Executive Officers

May 28, 2024

During this year's Collegiate DECA ICDC in Austin, DECA members selected the leaders that will serve during the upcoming school year. As they prepare for the next year, discover more about who they are and where they come from.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: From Hire Date to Start Date

May 27, 2024

Step into the role of the director of human resources for Fun Time. The vice president wants you to create a welcome package for new employees that will keep them engaged from hire date to start date.

Chapter Strategy

Summer of Collegiate DECA: Recruitment

May 21, 2024

Are you ready to be the one…with the largest Collegiate DECA membership growth in the next academic year? Here are some ideas to help you set your chapter up for success for the upcoming semester.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting "New" Merchandise

May 20, 2024

Step into the role of the marketing manager for Gold Mine. The owner of the chain wants you to develop a plan to promote the stores’ new venture into formalwear and its need for merchandise.

Career Insights

Making the Most of Your Summer Internship

May 15, 2024

Summer internships are not just about earning a paycheck or padding your resume; they're an opportunity to learn, grow, and pave the way for your future career. But how do you make the most of these brief months?

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Chapter Strategy

DECA Doesn’t Have to End After High School

Jul 3, 2023

Recruiting upcoming first-year students before they arrive on campus is a proactive and strategic approach to building your Collegiate DECA chapter. Here are some effective ways to engage and attract freshmen members that you can start now.

Chapter Strategy

8 Steps to Starting a Collegiate DECA Chapter

Jul 3, 2023

Are you interested in starting a DECA chapter at your university? Still trying to figure out where to start? From who to contact to what events to prepare for, I have you covered with the 8 main steps to complete to prepare for a successful chapter!

Chapter Strategy

First-year Fever: Join the DECA Revolution!

Jul 3, 2023

Attracting enthusiastic first-year students is the key to our success. Let's explore exciting strategies to promote DECA on campus and ignite the first-year fire within! Together, we can attract fresh talent and unlock endless possibilities for our chapters.

Chapter Strategy

Fundraising with Flair: 5 Ways to Fundraise for Your Chapter 

Jul 3, 2023

If you are looking for new ideas to procure funds and support your chapter’s needs, this article is for you! By implementing five creative ways to fundraise with flair, your DECA chapter can raise funds while having fun and connecting with your community.

Chapter Strategy

A How-to for Membership Recruitment

Jul 3, 2023

This article explores a list of items and tactics to help successfully recruit and retain membership. With a heavy emphasis on consistency, members and chapters will successfully recruit members and bring more attention to our organization.

Compete

Backstage Pass to Glass

Jul 3, 2023

Experience the difference in your competitive events results by trying this four-step technique to ensure you get on the 2024 ICDC stage in Anaheim and bring home DECA glass!

Chapter Strategy

The Priority of Preparation: Developing Your Program of Leadership

Jul 3, 2023

Developing your chapter’s Program of Leadership (POL) is crucial in setting your year up for success. The priority of preparation can set this year’s tone for your chapter by building a strong team dynamic, setting SMART goals and establishing accountability.

Chapter Strategy

A Chapter Presidents Roadmap to Success

Jul 3, 2023

Unlock the secrets to a successful term as a chapter president. Follow this roadmap to achieve your goals, build strong connections and lead your team to greatness. Get started now and experience the difference!

DECA News

Download the 2023-2024 DECA Guide

Jun 21, 2023

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!

DECA News

Congratulations to the Members Earning DECA's School-based Enterprise Individual Certification

Jun 14, 2023

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

Chapter Strategy

Incorporating Pride into Your Leadership Style

Jun 5, 2023

By incorporating the principles of pride into your leadership style, you can cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. In honor of Pride month, we’ll explore the five key parts of pride to help you become a more LGBTQ+ inclusive leader!

Career Insights

4 Ways to Use Collegiate DECA in Your Job Search

Jun 5, 2023

Collegiate DECA can be a powerful tool for building your skills and experience and for making valuable connections with industry leaders. By using your experience, you'll give yourself a competitive advantage and set yourself up for long-term success in the business world.