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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.

DECA News

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.

Case Study of the Week

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.

DECA News

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.

DECA News

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.

DECA News

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

Mar 1, 2022

DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.

Partners

DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Partners for Their Longtime Support

Apr 24, 2023

Congratulations to these outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: How to Deliver Entertainment Along with Food?

Apr 24, 2023

Step into the role of marketing director for Friendly’s Club House, a chain of family entertainment centers and restaurants. Friendly’s Club House offers a limited menu of food and beverages, arcade games, amusement rides, dance floors, and special areas for birthday parties.

Career Insights

Your First Credit Card

Apr 24, 2023

If you feel like you’re ready for your first credit card, having a budget and doing the research before accepting the first offer is important. Getting a credit card is an important step on your financial journey and climbing onto the ladder of responsibility.

DECA News

DECA Recognizes Lisa Delampan with Honorary Life Membership

Apr 22, 2023

Lisa Delampan has dedicated the last 30 years to serving DECA members and advisors in New England as the Chartered Association Advisor for New Hampshire DECA and Maine DECA.

DECA News

Meet the 2023-2024 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 18, 2023

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2023-2024 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.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2023 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 18, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Orlando, FL.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 18, 2023

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2022-2023 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game 2023 Session Two Top Competitors

Apr 18, 2023

DECA congratulates the following top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Can Partnering Benefit Both Corporate Brands?

Apr 17, 2023

Step into the role of the vice president of merchandising and the director of channel management for Bright Star Foods, the nation’s largest supermarket chain. You will be meeting with the merchandising director for Care Plus Drug Stores to discuss a new partnership endeavor and explain the benefits.

Career Insights

Hospitality Is for Everyone

Apr 15, 2023

Are you ready to launch your hospitality career? From entry-level positions to advancement opportunities, the American Hotel and Lodging Foundation’s workforce development programs, scholarship initiatives and educational resources elevate and empower the next generation of hospitality leaders.

Career Insights

Budgeting: Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success

Apr 10, 2023

For youth and young adults who are just starting to embark on a lifetime of important financial decisions, one of the most foundational financial concepts to learn about is budgeting. Find out how you can create your personal budget and build a financial plan for success.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Creating a Bereavement Policy

Apr 10, 2023

Step into the role of director of human resources at Association of Vision Health, a nonprofit organization that educates and works for policies regarding eye sight and vision issues. The organization employs thirty full-time employees and five part-time employees at its headquarters office. 

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Partners

DECA Announces National Advisory Board Partnership with Stukent

Oct 30, 2024

DECA is excited to welcome Stukent as one of its newest National Advisory Board partners. Stukent shares DECA’s passion for empowering the next generation of leaders and is committed to providing members with innovative resources that enhance their educational experience.

Conferences

Download the Ultimate DECA Power Trip Program + Mobile App

Oct 29, 2024

Get ready to gather with more than 2,500 DECA members at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Charlotte, NC! Download the conference program and mobile app to start planning your custom experience.

Conferences

A Look Back on Collegiate DECA Engage in Minneapolis

Oct 28, 2024

230 Collegiate DECA members attended the 2024 Engage Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 24-26, 2024.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Keeping a Business Relevant

Oct 28, 2024

Step into the role of the owner of Boards of Fun, a unique catering company that provides large charcuterie and grazing boards for events. Your business partner needs you to determine how Boards of Fun can remain relevant.

Spotlights

Enhancing Members' Skills at Mustang DECA

Oct 24, 2024

Mustang High School DECA hosted its first workshop of the school year with a special guest, Akash Patel. The workshop aimed to equip Mustang DECA members with essential skills for both professional settings and DECA competitive events.

Conferences

Download the Collegiate DECA Engage Program

Oct 22, 2024

Get ready to gather with 200 Collegiate DECA members at Engage in Minneapolis! Download the conference program to view the complete agenda.

Partners

DECA Announces a New Partnership with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Oct 21, 2024

DECA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers! The partnership will focus on connecting local restaurants with DECA chapter advisors, DECA members and chartered associations.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Dealing with Angry Parents

Oct 21, 2024

Step into the role of the recreation manager for Grant City Parks & Recreation, an organization run by the city. The director of youth sports wants you to address the ongoing issue of hostile parents at youth sporting events run by the organization.

Chapter Strategy

Celebrate DECA Month this November

Oct 18, 2024

#DECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things DECA. From recalling your favorite DECA memories and completing chapter campaigns, to attending events and sharing your DECA story, November is all about the many reasons you love being a DECA member.

DECA News

The 2024-2025 DECA SBE Individual Certification Exam Is Now Available

Oct 16, 2024

Members can achieve SBE individual certification through the successful completion of an online exam. This is a great opportunity for DECA members to add an additional level of recognition for their mastery of small business management instructional areas.

College Success

How to Use DECA Involvement to Strengthen Your Scholarship Applications

Oct 16, 2024

DECA enhances your chances of success with scholarship applications. Regardless of the type of scholarship you're applying for, capitalizing on your DECA experience will allow you to showcase that you are a well-rounded student.

Partners

Adobe + DECA Unlock Creative Career Pathways for Next-generation Talent

Oct 15, 2024

Through the partnership with Adobe, DECA members will learn creative and AI skills that will help them get ahead, and stay ahead, in today's job market. Adobe's new initiative helps DECA members build a competitive resume and learn the skills they need.