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Congratulations to DECA's 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients

Mar 22, 2022

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

Case Study of the Week: A Dilemma in the Produce Department

Mar 21, 2022

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.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2022 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners

Mar 15, 2022

DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.

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Announcing DECA's Lead4Change 2022 Challenge Winners

Mar 15, 2022

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.

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Case Study of the Week: Value the Customer Before the Coin

Mar 14, 2022

You are to assume the role of district manager for Jefferson Bank, with ten branch locations in your district. The president of the bank has asked you to create a presentation for bank employees on the importance of customer relations in response to customer complaints.

DECA News

DECA's 2022 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced

Mar 8, 2022

February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their schools, communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2022 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

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Congratulations to the Top Teams in the MDA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Challenge

Mar 8, 2022

DECA and MDA are excited to announce the winners of this year’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Challenge.

DECA News

Stukent Social Media Challenge 2022 Winners Announced

Mar 7, 2022

Over 1,400 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, global bag company.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Mattress Company Adds to the Product Mix

Mar 7, 2022

You are the owner of Cloud Mattress, a company that began selling mattresses online in 2014. A venture capitalist wants you to consider adding other products to the brand.

DECA News

DECA and FIDM Congratulate Winners in the Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge

Mar 7, 2022

DECA and FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising are excited to announce the winners of this year’s FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge.

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Congratulations to DECA's 2022 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Mar 1, 2022

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 recipients of DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award!

College Success

Finding The Right College

Mar 1, 2022

Choosing the “right” college can feel stressful. In this session, you will discover how to narrow down your options to select the best college for you: One that fits your wants, needs and the Big Seven.

College Success

Student Opportunities on Campus

Jul 3, 2023

Whether you’re in a community college or university, there are a limitless number of opportunities made available to students to students by their campus. Here are three ways to take advantage of what your college offers!

Chapter Strategy

DECA Doesn’t Have to End After High School

Jul 3, 2023

Recruiting upcoming first-year students before they arrive on campus is a proactive and strategic approach to building your Collegiate DECA chapter. Here are some effective ways to engage and attract freshmen members that you can start now.

Chapter Strategy

8 Steps to Starting a Collegiate DECA Chapter

Jul 3, 2023

Are you interested in starting a DECA chapter at your university? Still trying to figure out where to start? From who to contact to what events to prepare for, I have you covered with the 8 main steps to complete to prepare for a successful chapter!

Chapter Strategy

First-year Fever: Join the DECA Revolution!

Jul 3, 2023

Attracting enthusiastic first-year students is the key to our success. Let's explore exciting strategies to promote DECA on campus and ignite the first-year fire within! Together, we can attract fresh talent and unlock endless possibilities for our chapters.

Chapter Strategy

Incorporating Pride into Your Leadership Style

Jun 5, 2023

By incorporating the principles of pride into your leadership style, you can cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. In honor of Pride month, we’ll explore the five key parts of pride to help you become a more LGBTQ+ inclusive leader!

Career Insights

4 Ways to Use Collegiate DECA in Your Job Search

Jun 5, 2023

Collegiate DECA can be a powerful tool for building your skills and experience and for making valuable connections with industry leaders. By using your experience, you'll give yourself a competitive advantage and set yourself up for long-term success in the business world.

Chapter Strategy

Recruiting Before the End of the Year

Jun 5, 2023

As we finish off the 2022-2023 school year, chapter recruitment is on a lot of people’s minds, so here are some things you can do to end the year strong and look forward to Experience the Difference next year!

Career Insights

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Jobs and Internships

Jun 5, 2023

Summer is a great way to prepare for your future! In this article, check out six key strategies to keep in mind if you're looking to maximize the benefits of your summer jobs and internships.

Chapter Strategy

5 Ways to Elevate Your End-Of-Year Chapter Banquet

Jun 2, 2023

End-of-the-Year Celebrations are always a terrific way to commemorate your chapter's accomplishments and recognize outstanding members. Check out these 5 ways to make your chapter banquet one to remember.

Conferences

CDECA ICDC 2023: Student Recap

Jun 2, 2023

CDECA ICDC is anticipated for months by DECA members. Collegiate students from across the globe gather to network, gain leadership skills and compete for the coveted DECA Glass. Here's a recap on the conference from five Collegiate DECA members.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Now Open Weekends!

May 29, 2023

Step into the role of marketing communications consultant hired by King Pediatric Clinic, a medical clinic focused on the health and well-being of children. The director has hired you to inform clinic patients and the community of King Pediatric Clinic's new weekend hours of operation and policies.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: From Corporate Apartment to General Lodging

May 22, 2023

Step into the role of director of brand management for Pathways Property, a corporate apartment building that contracts with businesses in the area to provide temporary housing for employees relocating to the area.

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DECA's 2017 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Feb 27, 2017

This year, over 400 DECA members have been recognized for the Emerging Leader Honor Award.

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2016-2017 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

Feb 20, 2017

These teams are now eligible to participate in the Virtual Business Challenge in their designated category at the 2017 DECA ICDC.

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DECA's 2017 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 13, 2017

This year the project experienced a 13.5% increase in participation with 401 entries received.

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3 Quick Tips to Nail Your DECA Role-Play

Feb 9, 2017

With some competitions in full swing and many coming up in a month or less, many competitors are practicing and preparing for their role-play. Here are some pointers to brush up on that will help you nail your time in front of a judge.

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2016-2017 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 24, 2017

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2016-2017 Virtual Business Challenge.

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Collegiate DECA Competition Tips from the Pros

Jan 18, 2017

Everybody is getting excited for their local competitions and the International Career Development Conference in April. It’s also the time that people start asking what they need to do to be successful in the upcoming competitions, so I’ve gathered some tips from the pros.

DECA News

2016 #OwnYourFuture Chapter Campaign Winners

Jan 16, 2017

Congratulations to the #OwnYourFuture chapters that participated in this year's DECA Chapter Campaigns!

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First Time Competitors Survival Guide

Jan 5, 2017

Go and grab your DECA blazer and your nicest tie, because the competition season is upon us! Here’s a three-step guide to get you through your first competitive conference.

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3 Tips to Consider for Your Written Event Project

Jan 3, 2017

Although written events are long and hard to prepare for, the hard work definitely pays off in the end! Here are some tips to ace your written event in anticipation of #DECAICDC.

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4 Excellent Study Resources to Use for the DECA Exam

Nov 29, 2016

With district-level conferences approaching, it is important for members to start practicing for their exams. Here are some helpful resources that you can utilize as you work toward success!

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6 Easy Ways to Engage Your Audience for a Better Presentation

Oct 21, 2016

If you’ve ever been nervous in front of an audience, you’ll know how much of a difference it makes when you can get the crowd engaged right from the start.

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Why Is Your Competitive Event Exam So Important?

Oct 13, 2016

DECA competitions are coming up fast! How will you #OwnYourFuture and advance further in each competition? One factor that is often overlooked in DECA competitive event performance is the exam!