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Dress for Success: Interviewing 101

Nov 10, 2021

Do your members know how to make a great first impression at a job interview? Use this presentation and guided narration from Men's Wearhouse in your classroom

Compete

Earning DECA Glass: Prepared Events

Nov 8, 2021

Previous ICDC competitive events winners share their thoughts and insights on DECA's prepared events. Discover tips and tricks to help you prepare for your quest for DECA glass in Business Operations Research, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Integrated Marketing Campaign and Professing Selling & Consulting Events.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Online Reviews to Boost a Ghost Tour

Nov 8, 2021

You are to assume the role of the owner of Gullet City Ghost Tours, a walking tour for residents and tourists visiting Gullet City. Your business partner wants you to determine how the business can solicit online reviews from customers for use in marketing.

Partners

The #DECAATTProject Provides Creative Mentorship Opportunities

Nov 4, 2021

As the #DECAATTProject entered its seventh year, no one could have imagined the challenges the school year would present. But DECA members across the country sprang into action to really show us what it means to take DECA to the #NextLevel.

Chapter Strategy

‘Tis The Season to Deck Out Your SBE

Nov 3, 2021

With the holidays right around the corner, there are many ways to boost School-based Enterprise (SBE) sales while still engaging with your customers. Below are a few things that Blue Blaze Café has done over the years and new activities for 2021 to continue expanding our customer base.

Career Insights

How to Build a Resume That Will Land Your Dream Internship

Nov 3, 2021

Constructing a resume that highlights your strengths to make you stand out as the best candidate may seem challenging. Here are a few tips to make the resume-building process easier.

Career Insights

Gain Career Experience with Job Shadowing Opportunities

Nov 2, 2021

Setting up job shadows for your chapter’s members will provide them with priceless opportunities to increase professional development, gain insight on future career options, increase familiarity with the industry of their competitive event and maximize their momentum!

College Success

Tips for Finding Your Fit

Nov 1, 2021

Planning for college can be both scary and exciting. Use these tips to push your college research further and find the best college for you.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Designing Employee Service Anniversaries

Nov 1, 2021

You are the chief human resources officer for Salutations, a company that designs, prints, and markets greeting cards and stationery. Salutations has been in business for eight years and has 200 employees, including 175 full-time employees and 25 part-time employees.

Compete

Powerful Presentations: Tips + Tricks

Nov 1, 2021

Speaking in public is a skill that will help you in your personal, academic and professional life. This session will teach you the basics of body language, using your voice and crafting the perfect message to make sure you make the most of your presentations.

College Success

Maximizing Your Campus Visit Experience

Nov 1, 2021

"Is there truly a best time to visit college campuses? What are my options if I can’t visit campuses in person? I don’t even know which questions to ask when I’m on a college tour!” Three college admissions professionals are here to help you answer these questions and more as you navigate your college visit plan.

College Success

Complete Guide to College Visits

Nov 1, 2021

Choosing the right college is a defining moment in your life. But how do you find the right fit? Visiting a college in person gets you one step closer to selecting the perfect college for you. You’ll get to experience on-campus student life, meet with faculty, chat with current students and get all your questions answered by admission staff.

DECA News

Introducing the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 23, 2024

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent Collegiate DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 23, 2024

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2023-2024 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Austin, TX.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 23, 2024

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.

Conferences

Ways to Reflect on the CDECA ICDC Experience

Apr 23, 2024

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

Case Study of the Week: Nepo-Baby or Legit Candidate?

Apr 22, 2024

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.

Conferences

Making the Most of Conferences: Your DECA ICDC Era

Apr 17, 2024

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

Case Study of the Week: Rethinking Free Shipping

Apr 15, 2024

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.

Conferences

Introducing the Collegiate DECA ICDC 2024 Keynote Speaker

Apr 9, 2024

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

Case Study of the Week: Marketing a Partnership

Apr 8, 2024

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.

Career Insights

The Secret to Success in DECA and Beyond

Apr 1, 2024

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

Case Study of the Week: Methods to Collect Customer Data

Apr 1, 2024

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.

Chapter Strategy

From Success to Successor: DECA Chapter Leadership Transitions

Apr 1, 2024

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!

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DECA News

Announcing DECA's 2023 Lead4Change Challenge Winners

Mar 13, 2023

DECA and Lead4Change proudly announce the winners of the 2022-2023 Lead4Change DECA Challenge! Members demonstrated their leadership skills by becoming involved in their communities and submitting a community service project.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Expanding Clientele with New Products and Services

Mar 13, 2023

Step into the role of the general manager at Keys & Strings, a local business that provides private string instrument and piano lessons along with various instructional books and sheet music. The owner of the business has asked you to identify additional products and/or services the business can offer that would build clientele and demonstrate how to effectively market the new offerings.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Top Teams in the 2023 Disability is Diversity Challenge

Mar 10, 2023

DECA and MDA are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Disability is Diversity Challenge. During this challenge, students created a focused presentation that highlighted the obstacles and experiences of navigating an educational environment with differing abilities.

DECA News

Stukent Social Media Challenge 2023 Winners Announced

Mar 9, 2023

Over 1,800 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Challenge. Participants tested their social media marketing skills by managing a $5,000 weekly budget in simulated ad dollars for a fictitious company.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Winners of the Unreal Campaign Challenge

Mar 9, 2023

DECA Inc., Amazon and the International Trademark Association (INTA) are excited to announce the 2023 Unreal Campaign Challenge winners.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2023 FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge Winners

Mar 7, 2023

DECA Inc. and Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) are excited to announce the 2023 FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge winners.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: March 2023

Mar 7, 2023

Check out what you missed on the March 2023 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Leadership Passport Recipients

Mar 6, 2023

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients! The Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program encourages associations, chapters and individual members to plan activities and participate in events that enhance the experiences of members.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Customers Overstaying Their Welcome

Mar 6, 2023

Step into the role of general manager and shift supervisor at Family Kitchen, a local family restaurant that is open 24-hours. The owner of the restaurant has asked you to analyze a new restaurant policy, determine if it is ethical, and provide a response. 

DECA News

DECA and NPCF Announce the 2023 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners

Mar 3, 2023

DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2023 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.

Chapter Strategy

Not Going to ICDC? No Problem!

Mar 3, 2023

Many DECA members across the world are unable to attend the International Career Development Conference each year, but there are various ways to stay engaged and involved on a chapter, association and executive level, even if you are unable to attend ICDC.

Conferences

Sterling Hawkins to Keynote DECA ICDC 2023

Mar 2, 2023

DECA is pleased to announce that Sterling Hawkins, the founder of the #NOMATTERWHAT movement, will deliver the keynote during the 2023 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.