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DECA Idea Challenge 2019 Winning Teams
DECA Inc. is excited to announce this year’s DECA Idea Challenge global winners!
6 Ways to Celebrate #CTEMonth
How can you celebrate CTE Month and show support for DECA and your school’s program? These are the six best ways you can help celebrate and advocate for support of CTE.
Ace the Interview
The prospect of sitting down in front of someone new and being put on the spot can be extremely intimidating and often leads to feelings of anxiety. However, the interview process doesn’t have to be something to fear. Follow the tips below to ace your next interview and leave an amazing impression!
Tips to Land the Job
Being a student balancing classwork, sports, clubs, etc. can be overwhelming at times. For most students, landing a job is a crucial moment in their life which can become aggravating when you don’t know how to apply or what is needed to get a job. Here are some tips that have helped me in the past.
101 Interview Tips to Ace Your Next Interview
Do you have an important interview coming up? This guide of 101 interview tips is sure to help you ace that interview!
2019-2020 Chapter Campaign Winners Announced
Congratulations to the chapters who took this year’s theme #HereWeGo by storm and participated in chapter campaigns!
How to Guarantee Your New Year’s Resolutions Come True
People are great at setting New Year’s resolutions, but not so great at following through with them. So, how do you guarantee that your New Year’s resolutions come true?
DECA Talks: Embracing the Interconnectivity Evolution
In an evolving and interconnected world, our daily lives — from home, to school, to work — continue to change with the latest piece of technology or the newest trends. So, how can we capitalize on connections we make in college and careers?
DECA Talks: Conquering Catastrophe
All students wish to find a place of belonging, hope and support. Learn how DECA became that place for our High School Division President, and how it continues to be that place for thousands around the globe!
DECA Talks: The Lying King
Power. Privilege. Race. Identity. Gender. Sexual Orientation. Class. Illuminating our various complexities as individuals, we can recognize ways that we can use our privileges individually and collectively – but only if we are honest and open with ourselves.
DECA Talks: The Journey from Independence to Guidance
Throughout my life, I have turned to advisors, counselors, coaches and friends/family to seek opportunities to learn and develop in my professional life. This talk will discuss the teachings I’ve learned independently and from the guidance of others.
DECA Talks: Taking Risks with Confidence & Conviction
In life, we are often faced with decisions that require us to take some sort of risk, whether it’s where to take your next job, which schools to apply to, where to move to, etc. In this talk, we’ll explore how to determine if a risk is worth taking and how you can set yourself up for the highest chance of success.
Case Study of the Week: Special Rates for Groups
Step into the role of the sales manager at Hotel Orchid, a 400-room full-service hotel. The general manager wants you to create a special group rate.
Discover the Perfect Major and Career Path for You
Did you know the average person will have 12+ careers in their lifetime? While thousands of careers and college majors can prepare you for your future, picking a career and education path that works for you takes time and research.
Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Successful entrepreneurs are self-aware individuals who cultivate these traits, allowing them to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of the entrepreneurial journey with resilience and determination.
Using Generative AI to Power Student Entrepreneurship
This article provides an overview of how Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT can be leveraged by student entrepreneurs while offering a balanced guide for navigating the entrepreneurial landscape with AI.
Case Study of the Week: Increasing Sales by Adding New Services
Step into the role of the general manager at Madison Foods, a local grocery store in a city with 50,000 people. The owner of the store wants you to determine a new service to offer that will lead to increased sales.
From DECA Advisor to Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator
Vince Merrell found ways to encourage youth throughout his career as a DECA advisor and a Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this article, discover how Merrell's path to Chick-fil-A was surprising and unexpected.
Engage: An Exciting Journey of Discovery and Growth
At Collegiate DECA Engage, we delved into the heart of what makes us great, both individually and as a community. It wasn't just about attending an event but about being part of an experience.
A Look Back on Collegiate DECA Engage in Kansas City
200 Collegiate DECA members attended the 2023 Engage Conference in Kansas City, MO on November 2-4, 2023.
Case Study of the Week: Creating an Employee Volunteer Program
Step into the role of the director of human resources for Platter Group, a large global media, marketing and corporate communications company. The president of Platter Group has asked you to create an employee volunteer program.
Giving Back to DECA
I recently had the privilege of attending the MO DECA Fall Leadership Conference. This experience was particularly special as it allowed me to impart valuable knowledge in various domains critical for their future success.
Cracking the Code on Black Friday Marketing Strategies
One of the biggest holiday sales is coming up, but what makes it such a big event and even an American tradition? The key is all in how it’s marketed. Explore some of the top marketing strategies for Black Friday and explore how you can apply them to your brand.
Entrepreneurship Advice From DECA Members
Entrepreneurship is a lifelong goal for some people, and DECA members work to tackle that and make their dreams a reality. Look at what some members are doing to reach their goals!
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Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for 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 for their years of service to Collegiate DECA.
Congratulations to the 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 2022 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Case Study of the Week: Great Success leads to Big Decisions
You are to assume the role of an entrepreneur that has created a line of all-natural hair care products named Cleanse. Your business partner has asked you to analyze a list of four retailers that want to sell Cleanse products and decide which is the best sales channel for the company to reach the target market.
College Bound Citizens: Financial Aid Basics
This workshop will help you understand financial aid while preparing for the FAFSA and applying for scholarships, grants, and federal loans while financing the gap.
Marriott's Apoorva Gandhi to Keynote Collegiate DECA ICDC 2022
DECA is pleased to announce Apoorva Gandhi, Vice President, Senior Vice President, Multicultural Affairs, Social Impact and Business Councils at Marriott International, Inc., will deliver the keynote during the 2022 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.
4 Steps to Better Budgeting
“Where did all my money go!?” If you find yourself asking that question at the end of every month or in the days before your next paycheck, it’s time to get your budget in shape. Don’t have a budget? No problem! It’s easy to get started.
The Home Depot's Sherry Yaskin to Keynote DECA ICDC 2022
DECA is pleased to announce that Sherry Yaskin, The Home Depot's VP, Human Resources, will deliver the keynote during the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.
Case Study of the Week: Promoting Unique Service to Traveling Families
You are to assume the role of general manager and director of marketing for Needy Baby, a new company that rents car seats, cribs, strollers and other merchandise to travelers with children. The owner of the company has asked your team to design a promotion plan to market the new company to travelers.
Congratulations to DECA's 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients
DECA is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 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: A Dilemma in the Produce Department
You are to assume the role of director of produce operations for City Foods, a regional grocery store chain with 50 locations. The vice president of merchandising has asked you to analyze a produce vendor and determine whether or not the chain should continue to sell its products.
Congratulations to the 2022 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners
DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.
Announcing DECA's Lead4Change 2022 Challenge Winners
DECA and Lead4Change proudly announce the winners of the 2021-2022 Lead4Change DECA Challenge! Members demonstrated their leadership skills by becoming involved in their communities and submitting a community service project.
