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Watch Now: DECA's 2021-2022 Membership Video
The success you achieve in DECA is the initial boost that will launch you into the real world and give you a competitive advantage, starting day one.
How to Maximize Your Chapter’s Recruitment
With the 2021-22 academic year fast approaching, recruiting new members for your local DECA chapter is almost certainly at or near the top of every leadership team’s agenda. Since last year was so hard on chapters, this year is the perfect opportunity for you to bounce back. Follow these tips to maximize your chapter's recruitment.
15 Steps to Build Your Brand on LinkedIn
Not yet on LinkedIn? You should be! Follow these steps to create the perfect, attention-grabbing profile.
Marketing, Communications, PR and Advertising: What's the Difference?
The terms marketing, communications, public relations and advertising are commonly confused. So, how are they similar and how are they different?
3 Leadership Activities to Jump-start Your New Team
An important part of team building is supporting your teammates and learning their individual leadership styles. Check out these three ideas to help your new team hit the ground running!
Building an Innovative Community
Joining Collegiate DECA is a rewarding experience. From working in the community and leading critical aspects of the organization, to achieving competitive success and expanding your network, there is something for every level of the college experience.
How to Dominate with Color Psychology in Marketing
Color psychology is the study of how colors affect perceptions and behaviors in marketing and branding. If you have never heard of color psychology and how to best utilize it in marketing, read on!
Plan Your Next College Visit
As the world begins to return to normalcy, colleges are inviting you back onto campus for visits and tours! Check out this quick guide to make the best of your college visits!
School-based Enterprise Individual Certifications 2020-2021
Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!
First Impressions in 7 Seconds
People often have a precise judgment of you in the first seven seconds after meeting you. Whether it's meeting a new classmate, a job interview or even interacting with your competitive event judge, find out how to make the most of your seven seconds!
3 Reasons to Continue Your DECA Journey in College
The high school Class of 2021 had their DECA careers capped with virtual competition and virtual ceremonies. Thankfully, their DECA journeys don’t have to end there. Collegiate DECA allows graduates to continue their careers.
How to Maximize Your Summer Job or Internship Experience
From bagging groceries to working with your dream company, many students choose to use their free time during the summer to get a job. Using these tips, you’ll be able to maximize the experience you receive from holding such a position.
Success Books That Change You
Summer break is a great time for self-reflection and working to become a better leader as you continue your leadership journey! Here are a few book suggestions about changing your perspective.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Case Study of the Week: Expanding Clientele with New Products and Services
Step into the role of the general manager at Keys & Strings, a local business that provides private string instrument and piano lessons along with various instructional books and sheet music. The owner of the business has asked you to identify additional products and/or services the business can offer that would build clientele and demonstrate how to effectively market the new offerings.
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Leadership Passport Recipients
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients! The Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program encourages associations, chapters and individual members to plan activities and participate in events that enhance the experiences of members.
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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!
Celebrating Professional Relationships
Expressing gratitude to advisors during the holiday season is a thoughtful way to recognize their dedication, strengthen relationships, boost morale and contribute to a positive educational environment.
From Click to Cart: Shop DECA Behind The Scenes
How often do you wear DECA merch? If you’re like most members, the DECA diamond is a staple in your wardrobe. Keep reading if you’ve ever been curious about how your favorite shirt, water bottle or sling pack makes its way from concept to your front door!
7 Ways to Prepare for Your Association’s Conference
Whether you're a DECA rookie or rolling in for the fourth time, it's prime time to up your success game. Navigating a conference takes preparation, so let's dive into some things to remember as you gear up for the upcoming event hosted by your Association.
Stepping Up to Lead in DECA
Why should you lead in DECA? Unlock your potential and learn about leadership roles in DECA here. Explore all kinds of DECA leadership and your opportunities to get involved.
Member Engagement: Preparing for a New Year
Now that it’s December, it’s time for our advisors, members and officer teams to start preparing for competition season. With the academic year of 2023-2024 halfway through, here’s a list of ideas for member engagement and what to consider planning for.
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip: Do We Have a DECA Deal?
'Do We Have a DECA Deal?' isn't just a game - it's a catalyst for innovation, pushing members to think on their feet and unleash creativity. Envision unsellable items, transform negatives into positives and compete in a tournament-style challenge. Are you ready to discover untapped potential?
How Decatur DECA is Empowering Future Leaders through The Career Club
After recognizing the lackluster college and career readiness program offered at Decatur, three officers decided to create The Career Club, an all-in-one career exploration database and community that aims to provide students with tactical resources and mentorship to take charge of their futures!
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip: Not a Problem
Kentucky DECA hosted a workshop called “Not A Problem.” Participants were split into teams and given a silly marketing problem to solve. Then, team members brainstormed a sales pitch with which to convince our panel of judges that their idea would thrive in the market.
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.
