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Pitching for Entrepreneurship: Green Oaks DECA Takes the Stage

Jan 30, 2025

Green Oaks DECA recently participated in a unique "Giant Pitch for Entrepreneurship" class, where they learned the art of crafting compelling business pitches and presenting their innovative ideas to a panel of esteemed judges.

Spotlights

Mindset Matters: Strategies to Stay Resilient During Life's Challenges

Jan 29, 2025

Whether it’s challenges in school, competition setbacks, or personal struggles, adversity is part of the journey. How we respond to those moments defines us. Here are strategies to help you stay positive and thrive during even the most challenging times.

Conferences

Learn from the Pros at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference

Jan 28, 2025

The crowd-pleasing speakers at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference bring a rush of adrenaline to the sports and entertainment marketing fields. 

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Introducing Vegan Options

Jan 27, 2025

Step into the role of the marketing specialist for Go Burger, a quick serve restaurant chain featuring burgers and chicken sandwiches. The director of marketing wants you to create a promotion introducing the chain’s new vegan menu.

Partners

DECA and IBM SkillsBuild Partnership: Preparing Future-Ready Students

Jan 24, 2025

Bring next level learning to your classroom with the IBM SkillsBuild Program! Extend your classroom curriculum with self-paced, online project management, AI, and workplace skills training delivered directly by business professionals to your students.

Chapter Strategy

Why Advocating for CTE and DECA Matters

Jan 21, 2025

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!

DECA News

Congratulations to the Adobe Personal Branding Challenge 2024-2025 Winners

Jan 21, 2025

Adobe and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Adobe Personal Branding Challenge!

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA Stock Market Game 2025 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 21, 2025

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2025 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Chapter Strategy

CTE Resources to Become a #CTEChampion

Jan 20, 2025

As DECA members, we’ve experienced the impact that Career and Technical Education has on students. Advocacy is crucial to ensure continued support and growth for CTE programs, and engaging with your policymakers is one of the most effective ways to make a difference.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Sustainability vs Fast Fashion

Jan 20, 2025

Step into the role of the merchandise manager for Superior Looks, a clothing store chain for tweens and teens. The director of merchandising is considering a partnership with a popular fast fashion company and wants your opinion.

Spotlights

Bridging Generations: My Journey with DECA as a Collegiate Member and Parent

Jan 17, 2025

Through DECA, I've gained valuable business skills as an adult student and deepened my connection with my son as we navigate our educational journeys together.

Spotlights

DECA Alumni Spotlight: Gautam Ajjarapu

Jan 17, 2025

DECA alumni are more than just former members—they are changemakers, innovators and leaders in their careers. In this article meet Gautam Ajjarapu, an alumni recently featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 for his work helping financial institutions worldwide.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Should C-Suite Be on Social Media?

Sep 4, 2023

Step into the role of the director of human resources at the Organization of Travel Agents, an organization that educates, promotes and lobbies for travel agents across the nation. The executive director wants you to analyze whether the executive director should have a professional presence on social media.

DECA News

Shop DECA Back to School Must-haves

Sep 1, 2023

Finishing up your back-to-school shopping? Add these ten essential additions to your Shop DECA back-to-school list!

Chapter Strategy

Elevate Your Future: The DECA Chapter Meeting Experience

Sep 1, 2023

In this article, explore how chapter meetings are your gateway to personal and professional growth. From learning how to network like a pro to sharpening your problem-solving skills, chapter meetings are where the magic happens.

Chapter Strategy

The Three R’s: Remember, Reward, Recognize

Sep 1, 2023

Read about DECA’s twist on the three R’s, with the five ways to recognize members, further incentivize involvement within the organization and get them excited for this year’s activities!

Chapter Strategy

The Path to Success in Collegiate DECA

Sep 1, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a newcomer curious about what DECA could offer you, taking those steps forward can provide limitless opportunities and endless possibilities for you in Collegiate DECA.

Leadership

The Importance of Culture

Sep 1, 2023

Whether your chapter has been around for ten years or you're just starting out, it's important to be intentional about creating culture. As your DECA chapter jumps back into the school year, consider how this interview can apply directly to your chapter's culture.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Staying Connected after an Acquisition

Aug 28, 2023

Step into the role of the owner of Honeysuckle Faire. After 20 years of growing Honeysuckle Faire, you decided it was time to exit the company. Executives at Spring Made have offered you four options to stay connected to Honeysuckle Faire once the acquisition is final.

Chapter Strategy

One Diamond: August 2023

Aug 24, 2023

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

Partners

The #DECAATTProject Provides Impactful Mentorship Opportunities

Aug 24, 2023

Through a decade-long collaboration with AT&T, the #DECAATTProject continues to prepare students for life after high school by providing AT&T mentors and college and career readiness experiences.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Determining Payback Period

Aug 21, 2023

Step into the role of the financial analyst for Red Shield Insurance Company. The vice president of finance has hired you to perform an analysis and determine the payback period for a potential investment.

Career Insights

Increase Sales and Cultivate Customers with a Successful Marketing Campaign

Aug 15, 2023

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, a successful marketing campaign can boost brand awareness, generate leads, increase sales and cultivate a loyal customer base. However, achieving such success requires careful planning, strategic thinking and a deep understanding of your target audience.

Conferences

Watch the #CDECAICDC 2024 Promo Video

Aug 14, 2023

Get the edge at the biggest event of the year – The Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference hosted in Austin, Texas on April 20-23, 2024.

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How to Incorporate an Entrepreneurial Attitude into Your DECA Chapter

Jan 25, 2019

You may be asking, “How does entrepreneurship apply to my chapter?” Well, the mission of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. So why not get a head start? The same basic principles that apply to starting a business also apply to your chapter.

Career Insights

5 Resources to Fuel Your Inner Entrepreneur

Jan 25, 2019

Looking to immerse yourself in all things entrepreneurship? Check out this list on what to read, listen to and learn from in order to prime your mind as a current or future entrepreneur. Who knows, maybe they’ll spark your next big business idea!

Career Insights

7 Questions That Get You Thinking Like an Entrepreneur

Jan 25, 2019

Curious about what goes on in the mind of an entrepreneur? Read on to learn how successful entrepreneurs think, and start developing your own entrepreneurial mindset for DECA and beyond.

Career Insights

How to Start a Business When You're a Busy Student

Jan 25, 2019

If you’ve been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, then you’re probably dreaming of starting a business but may not know where to start. Let me tell you… I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to start a business as a busy college student with many competing priorities.

Career Insights

Listen and Learn: 3 Podcasts for Emerging Entrepreneurs

Jan 25, 2019

If you are an emerging entrepreneur, then you already know that seeking out new skills and strategies is essential to turn your ideas into reality. But between school, homework and extracurricular activities, finding time to read the right books and keep up with the latest blogs can be a struggle – not ideal when maximizing your productivity is crucial to success.

DECA News

2018-2019 Chapter Campaign Winners Announced

Jan 9, 2019

Congratulations again to all of our chapters who participated in chapter campaigns this year and have taken advantage of how DECA makes you #ReadyForIt. Announcing the winners of the 2018-2019 Chapter Campaigns.

DECA News

DECA's 2017-2018 #Limitless Chapter Campaign Winners

Jan 9, 2019

Congrats to the #Limitless chapters that participated in this year’s chapter campaigns!

DECA News

DECA Idea Challenge 2018 Winning Teams

Jan 4, 2019

A premier event of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the DECA Idea Challenge dared elementary through university students to generate a new use for paper clips in merely a week! In addition to reinventing the item, teams were to create a video pitch of their new product.

Compete

Tips for Your DECA Project Management Event Presentation

Jan 1, 2019

DECA’s Project Management Events provide opportunities to engage chapter members in projects that have a lasting impact on the school and community.

Leadership

Hey Google, What Makes a Great Team?

Jan 1, 2019

In 2012, Google embarked on an initiative — code-named Project Aristotle — to study hundreds of Google’s teams and figure out why some stumbled while others soared. They gathered some of the company’s best statisticians, organizational psychologists, sociologists, engineers and researchers.

Leadership

4 Steps to Resolve Any Team Conflict

Jan 1, 2019

Let's be real. There will be a point in your life when you must work in a team. Whether it’s a school group project, an association officer team, or a department assignment at a future job, it is imperative that you are equipped with the knowledge on how to deal with team conflict.

Leadership

5 Tips to Master the Art of Delegation

Jan 1, 2019

Nobody likes to work on a mismanaged project, and you should not want to lead one. By implementing the following five pieces of advice, you will be equipped to lead larger, more complex projects, which will produce higher quality outcomes.