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I Graduated! What’s Next?
Did you recently graduate high school? Are you wondering how you can Get the Edge in the next stage of your life? Well, look no further! This is how you can bring DECA with you, even after graduating high school.
Case Study of the Week: Soliciting Customers from Illness
You are to assume the role of director of operations for SickRX, a new mobile app that helps users determine the severity of symptoms and appropriate actions needed. The director of development has asked you to analyze an offer from a potential investor.
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the following chapters selected to receive the VBC-DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
Case Study of the Week: Promoting Small Town Local Start-Ups
You are to assume the role of an investment team working at New Fund, an investment firm that specializes in venture capital located in a city of 4 million people. You will be meeting with the founder of the firm to discuss your plans to increase the number of start-ups coming from small towns.
Get the Edge at DECA's 2022 Emerging Leader Summit
Real leaders don't take the summer off. Chapter and association officers are invited to DECA's Emerging Leader Summit in Salt Lake City.
Download ICDC Certificates and Competitor Transcripts
Learn how to download certificates and competitive event transcripts from DECA's International Career Development Conference.
DECA Earns Two Gold Circle Awards for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE
DECA Inc. earned recognition by ASAE with a 2022 Gold Circle Award in two categories: E-Magazine and Video. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership, and communications award.
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!
Case Study of the Week: Reducing Elder Fraud
Step into the role of a member of the fraud prevention team at Journey Bank. The vice president of the bank wants you to recommend controls the bank can put in place to reduce elder fraud and precautions the elderly can take to avoid scams and fraud.
Congrats to the Collegiate DECA 2023-2024 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
Announcing the Collegiate DECA 2023 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners
This year, over 120 Collegiate DECA members participated in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition, sponsored by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters. Congratulations to the top three performers!
JWU Takes on ENGAGE
It’s beneficial to get involved in National Student Organizations (NSOs) as it helps provide you with networking, job and professional development opportunities. Joining JWU DECA has allowed me to expand my résumé in ways that I didn’t think were possible.
Case Study of the Week: Benefits and Risks of Opening a Business Line of Credit
Step into the role of a small business advisor. A small business owner has asked for information about the benefits and risks of opening a business line of credit and other forms of financial assistance.
Unleashing Your Potential During Winter Break
Want to make the most out of your break but not sure how? Here are the top six things to put on your to-do list as you take time off to gain the skills and preparation you need throughout the year!
Competition Power Moves: Mastering Body Language
Effective body language can enhance your message, captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression. Let's explore the importance of proper body language when presenting and review pro tips to excel in DECA competition.
DECA Scholarships: Your Path to Success
Applying for DECA scholarships is about more than just filling out forms and meeting requirements. In this article, we'll explore DECA scholarships from a different perspective, uncovering aspects people often overlook and touching on DECA’s various scholarships.
Nurturing Leadership Legacies: Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders
Leadership is not just about achieving personal success; it's about leaving a lasting impact on those who follow in your footsteps. This article will explore the importance of mentoring as a leadership legacy and discuss practical ways to implement effective mentoring practices.
‘Tis The Holiday Season
As we slowly wrap up the year and reflect on everything we have accomplished, it is finally time to kick back and have some fun holiday celebrations in our chapters. In this article, check out some ways to make your next chapter meeting more festive!
Case Study of the Week: Determining Depreciation
Step into the role of an accountant for Part-Time Ski, a jet ski rental company located lakeside. The owner of the company wants you to determine depreciation of a piece of inventory and minimum required selling price.
North Dakota Collegiate Fall Leadership Conference
Our chapter at Mayville State recently went to the Fall Leadership Conference. While at the conference, we heard speakers talk about different aspects of leadership and what leadership skills can do for you.
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DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 45th Semi-Annual Survey
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 45th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 5,600 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 16.2 years.
Looking Back on Your Legacy
Many of us are reflecting on a successful year serving as a DECA leader, but how do you define that success? Looking back on and defining your legacy allows you to reminisce over the great memories and hard work you accomplished and find new ways to improve your leadership style.
Congratulations to the 2023 Marriott Foundation ICDC Travel Scholarship Recipients
Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is pleased to provide travel scholarships to high school DECA members to participate in the 2023 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, FL.
Where to Start During Tax Season
Earned wages, tracking hours and spending summers lifeguarding at the pool come with the inevitable: taxes. Interview with Steve Brown, CPA and Founder of Brown and Maguire CPAs, PLLC., reveals the key things to know as you file.
Congratulations to DECA's 2023 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award recipients! This award recognizes outstanding senior members for their involvement with DECA.
Case Study of the Week: Encouraging Guests to Return and Spend More Money
Step into the role of sales manager at Covington Hotel – Blossom City, a full-service hotel located in a city of 100,000 people. The general manager of the property wants you to create a targeted email promotion that will attract past profitable customers.
Pursue Your Profession
If you’re graduating and searching for what’s next, consider a career in residential property management. The RPM industry is hiring talented, creative and passionate people to help provide homes and create communities for 44 million Americans.
Understanding Credit Cards
Getting a credit card can seem magical—you can buy the things you want without needing cash. But if you don’t manage them correctly, credit cards can make your money disappear.
Case Study of the Week: Funding Options for Small Businesses
Step into the role of the owner of Mobile Jewels, an online company that sells accessories for mobile phones. You were able to start the company with your savings and have used it for purchasing supplies, tools, packaging, and a lease on a small workspace.
Chapter Outreach: How North Dakota Connects Chapters
Learn more about North Dakota DECA's 2023 Program of Leadership and chapter outreach efforts, including their Adopt-A-Chapter program, from Anika Weekes, Vice President of North Dakota DECA.
Congratulations to DECA's 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients
DECA is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Case Study of the Week: The Need for an Accountant
Step into the role of a staff accountant working at Financial Business Solutions, a financial service provider for businesses and organizations in the community. A potential client is meeting with you to determine if services are needed.
