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Top Competition Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Let’s face it, DECA has a lot to offer, but competition is what most DECA members look forward to. Dedicated DECA members will start studying and practicing for their competitive event months in advance.

DECA Direct Magazine: Tech Trends
This issue features articles from colleges and companies exploring the topic of virtual reality technology and how it's changing the way business is done, jobs are created and consumers are shopping.

5 Ways to Spice Up Your Competition Prep Routine
The quest for DECA glass is long and daunting, and sometimes it can get pretty tedious. Here are some ideas to help spice up your normal study routine.

A How To Guide for DECA Role-plays
Whether you are an experienced competitor, or if it is your first year competing, these tips and tricks will definitely wow the judges and perhaps even win you some #DECAGlass at the International Career Development Conference.

DECA Direct Magazine: Limitless
This issue features an the #Limitless Year Quiz that you can take to find a perfectly tailored list of DECA conferences, programs, challenges and activities you can participate in this year that relate to your own career interest.

DECA's 2017 Advocacy Campaign Recipients
Congratulations to the following chapters that earned recognition in the DECA Advocacy Campaign.

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2016-2017
Recipients who will be present at the 2017 #DECAICDC in Anaheim, Calif., will be recognized on stage.

FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge 2017 Winners
DECA and FIDM would like to congratulate the top three teams in the 2016-2017 FIDM Challenge.

DECA's 2017 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients
This year, over 400 DECA members have been recognized for the Emerging Leader Honor Award.

2016-2017 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers
These teams are now eligible to participate in the Virtual Business Challenge in their designated category at the 2017 DECA ICDC.

DECA's 2017 Certified School-based Enterprises
This year the project experienced a 13.5% increase in participation with 401 entries received.

3 Quick Tips to Nail Your DECA Role-Play
With some competitions in full swing and many coming up in a month or less, many competitors are practicing and preparing for their role-play. Here are some pointers to brush up on that will help you nail your time in front of a judge.

9 Tips for Incoming College Freshmen
Starting college is an exciting and transformative period, and the experiences and skills you gain will set the foundation for your future success. Here are some tips to help you be the one in your freshman year.

Founding a Collegiate DECA Chapter: Blueprints for Success
Dreaming of joining the founders' circle within Collegiate DECA? There's no better time than now to embark on this unique and rewarding journey.

The Summer of DECA Quest
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.

Pride Month with Jewel Shier
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.

CDECA ICDC: First Time Experiences
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.

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

Engaging With Collegiate DECA: Summer Edition
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 Earns Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE
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.

Learn More About Your 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Executive Officers
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: From Hire Date to Start Date
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.

Summer of Collegiate DECA: Recruitment
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: Promoting "New" Merchandise
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.
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Thank You to DECA's 2021-2022 Advisors
It’s one of our favorite times of the year… Teacher Appreciation Week! From May 2-6, 2022, join us in celebrating the 5,300 DECA advisors who have worked to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Case Study of the Week: Stopping Subscriber Cancellations
You are to assume the role of the director of sales at NowTV, a direct broadcast satellite television service provider. The senior vice president wants you to develop a special pricing promotion to offer current customers that request to cancel a popular premium cable network.

From Service Clerk to District Manager, the Walgreens Way
It was supposed to be a typical day in the life of then-teenager Mario Figueroa, a Walgreens district manager in the Chicago suburb of Buffalo Grove, IL.

Real World 101: Critical Life Skills You Need to Know Now
How can you separate yourself from the two million other students who will graduate college with you? Every college graduate will have a degree, but not every graduate will be prepared for the world as it’s going to be. Learn how you can begin to differentiate yourself from the crowd now.

Surviving College Decision Day
College Decision Day is the most important day for many high school students: The day they’ll choose where they want to call “home” for the next four years and where they want to get a head start on a career with a college degree. If your head is spinning right now, don’t fret!

DECA Announces the 2022-2023 Membership Theme: Get the Edge
In 2022-2023, DECA challenges you to get the edge. Whether in competition, college applications or your career search, DECA gives you an unmistakable competitive advantage to stand out and be a cut above the rest.

Army ROTC Awards Over $700,000 in Scholarships to DECA Members
Five DECA members are the recipients of over $700,000 in total scholarships from the Army ROTC.

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.

DECA Inc. Honors 2020-2022 Outstanding Service Award Recipients
DECA Inc. congratulates three recipients of the Outstanding Service Award, one of DECA’s most prestigious recognitions.

DECA Honors Advisors for 40-55 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 who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.

Meet the 2022-2023 DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2022-2023 DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

DECA ICDC Grand Awards Session 2022
Watch the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Grand Awards Session, recorded live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.