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One DECA: January 2024
Check out what you missed on the January 2024 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.
That is SO Fetch with Georgia DECA
Throughout your life, there will always be Mean Girls. Use this interactive and engaging workshop by the Georgia DECA team to teach members how to deal with the Reginas, the Karens, and the ins and outs of conflict resolution, all while maintaining a positive personal brand.
Using Your DECA Chapter to Spread Awareness
Learn about new and interesting ways to involve your DECA chapter in creative and inspiring community awareness efforts through Cypress Bay's Community Awareness Project, Project HOPE!
Skillful Solutions
This video will teach the skills shown to be most needed when entering the workforce: Soft Skills. Find out what they are and why they matter and learn tips for the workplace, for school and for life.
Congratulations to the DECA at the Bell Challenge 2023-2024 Winners
BusinessU and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the DECA at the Bell Challenge for 2023-2024!
The Importance of Advocating for CTE and DECA
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!
Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2023-2024 Winners
Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2023-2024!
Case Study of the Week: Justifiable Loans
Step into the role of a loan officer at Trust Bank. A customer has asked you to explain why certain loans are justifiable and others are not.
Choosing Your College: A Guide Beyond Rankings
The quest for the ideal university surpasses surface-level criteria. Reflect on your academic, personal and professional goals, and prioritize experiences that resonate with your vision for the future.
From DECA Challenge to Changemakers: Angels Among Us
Inspired by a DECA challenge, a group of Lebanon Trail DECA students transformed their marketing skills into a force for good, founding 'Angels Among Us.' Fueled by a passion to make a difference, these young changemakers are creating waves of change in the DECA community.
Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age
It's no surprise that new technologies have impacted the course of entrepreneurship and various start-up businesses. The digital age has forever changed how entrepreneurship is approached.
Congratulations to the DECA Stock Market Game 2024 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2024 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.
Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions
Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Austin, TX.
Ways to Reflect on the CDECA ICDC Experience
Whether you’re aiming glass or looking to expand your network, Collegiate DECA ICDC has it all. But what’s next when it all wraps up, and the closing session ends? Here are some things that you can do after the closing session ends.
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.
Introducing the Collegiate DECA ICDC 2024 Keynote Speaker
DECA is pleased to announce that Eddie Slowikowski, will deliver the keynote during the 2024 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.
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.
Case Study of the Week: Methods to Collect Customer Data
Step into the role of the marketing research specialist for Mark-it, a big box retail chain. The director of merchandising wants you to create a survey to collect merchandising data from customers.
From Success to Successor: DECA Chapter Leadership Transitions
With chapters constantly looking to grow and improve, a key step in doing so is ensuring that there is a smooth transition from each officer team to the next. Discover essential steps to create a seamless handover of leadership roles, from refining constitutions to mentoring incoming teams!
Creating a Leadership Legacy: Investing in Yourself, Investing in Collegiate DECA
The greatest legacy we can leave is not measured in titles or accolades but in the lives we touch and the impact we make. So, let us continue to invest in ourselves and each other, and together, let us write the next chapter in the remarkable story of Collegiate DECA.
Final Exam Survival Guide
As we gear up for the grand finale of finals week, I thought I'd drop some wisdom to make this journey more exciting. As your trusty Collegiate DECA Executive Officer, I've curated a survival guide that's more thrilling than a blockbuster movie.
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Chatham Charter DECA's 3 Keys to Membership Success
Chatham Charter, a high school of 200 students, has a DECA chapter with 60 paid members - over one-fourth of the student body! However, these astonishing numbers didn't happen on their own. I'm going to share with you our three main tactics for membership campaign success.
How to Choose Your College Major in One Hour or Less
Many high school students agonize over which major they should choose. But, laboring over a decision and making the decision are two different tasks. Which means you’re making more work for yourself! Use this simple how-to guide for you to choose your college major in one hour or less.
Tell Your DECA Story in 4 Easy Steps
The next opportunity to advocate for DECA is here as February is Career and Technical Education Month®! During this month we will raise awareness and celebrate the value of Career Technical Education (CTE) and the accomplishments of DECA members around the globe!
CTE Lingo: Key Terms to Know
It's Career and Technical Education Month® and you may suddenly find your social media feed full of new terms and acronyms. Don't get overwhelmed! Here are the top terms you need to know to be part of the #CTEMonth conversation and help advocate for DECA and career and technical education.
Rock the DECA Exam
It’s competition season! While this can be a nerve-racking time, it is also an excellent opportunity to fine-tune your skills. I know one thing that I consistently struggled with when competing was the exam requirement for many events. Here's what I've learned.
DECA Direct Magazine: Finance
The Finance Issue will help you take your finance game to the next level. From saving and investing to budgeting and fundraising, you'll find it here. The issue also features resources and ideas to help your chapter prepare for Career and Technical Education Month® in February.
Collegiate DECA Finance Events: Everything You Need to Know
It’s the start of a new semester and for many, this time of year signals the beginning of competition season! If you’ve ever thought of competing in a finance event, read on for some helpful tips and tricks to ensure success!
The Best Apps for Your #FinanceGoals
A new year means new resolutions, and there’s no better way to kick-off the new decade than taking charge of your financial future. Whether your financial goals this year include getting started with investing or simply creating your first budget, there’s an app for that!
Fundraise Your Way to ICDC
Fundraising often gets a bad reputation for being too hard or not producing the desired outcome. However, by following the six keys to fundraising, you will soon find yourself with money to fund your chapter’s trip to ICDC.
Personal Finance 101
I’ll be honest… Money management is a skill that took me a long time to acquire. I used to be the type of person that would get lunch money from my parents and spend it all on Gushers from the cafeteria...
Money, Money, Money
DECA’s array of high school competitive events and learning programs provide DECA members an opportunity to learn about all aspects of finance – accounting, business finance, financial consulting, personal financial literacy, investments, capital and more.
DECA Stock Market Game 2020 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2020 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) qualifiers in the 2019-2020 DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.
