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Case Study of the Week: Generational Inclusion in the Workplace

Jan 29, 2024

Step into the role of the director of human resources at the regional headquarters of First Trust Bank. The vice president wants your input on improving organizational culture and development with a team that includes four generations.

Conferences

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

Jan 26, 2024

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

Career Insights

7 Retail Industry Predictions for 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence’s influence continues to grow, consumers demand sustainable actions and the customer experience remains more important than ever.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Adding Live-streaming as a Sales Channel

Jan 22, 2024

Step into the role of the owner of Ornamental, a small business that creates indoor and outdoor decorations. Your business partner wants you to add another sales channel and you must explain livestream shopping and how adding it would benefit the company.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: January 2024

Jan 18, 2024

Check out what you missed on the January 2024 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Spotlights

That is SO Fetch with Georgia DECA

Jan 17, 2024

Throughout your life, there will always be Mean Girls. Use this interactive and engaging workshop by the Georgia DECA team to teach members how to deal with the Reginas, the Karens, and the ins and outs of conflict resolution, all while maintaining a positive personal brand.

Spotlights

Using Your DECA Chapter to Spread Awareness

Jan 17, 2024

Learn about new and interesting ways to involve your DECA chapter in creative and inspiring community awareness efforts through Cypress Bay's Community Awareness Project, Project HOPE!

Spotlights

Skillful Solutions

Jan 16, 2024

This video will teach the skills shown to be most needed when entering the workforce: Soft Skills. Find out what they are and why they matter and learn tips for the workplace, for school and for life.

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA at the Bell Challenge 2023-2024 Winners

Jan 16, 2024

BusinessU and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the DECA at the Bell Challenge for 2023-2024!

Chapter Strategy

The Importance of Advocating for CTE and DECA

Jan 16, 2024

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 DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2023-2024 Winners

Jan 16, 2024

Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2023-2024!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Justifiable Loans

Jan 15, 2024

Step into the role of a loan officer at Trust Bank. A customer has asked you to explain why certain loans are justifiable and others are not.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Customers Overstaying Their Welcome

Mar 6, 2023

Step into the role of general manager and shift supervisor at Family Kitchen, a local family restaurant that is open 24-hours. The owner of the restaurant has asked you to analyze a new restaurant policy, determine if it is ethical, and provide a response. 

Career Insights

Utilizing Your Strengths and Your Weaknesses

Mar 2, 2023

You may be asked about your greatest strength and weakness in many job interviews. It’s easy to know what we’re good at, but how do we portray our weaknesses positively and compellingly? Use this information to help boost your interview skills!

Compete

Advice from DECA Competitive Event Judges

Mar 1, 2023

This April, DECA members participating in the competitive events program will appear before a volunteer judge to present on current business trends in various events and formats. In this article, hear from two of our dedicated volunteer judges as they provide insight on their experience serving the past 20+ years.

Career Insights

Super Bowl Commercials: Spiraling Towards the End Zone or Spiraling Out of Control

Feb 27, 2023

Costing an astounding $7 million for 30 seconds, Super Bowl commercials either fascinate or flop in front of over 113 million viewers. These commercials are the epitome of strategic marketing.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Methods to Market an Inconvenient Location

Feb 27, 2023

Step into the role of the marketing director for Ricardo’s, a mid-priced restaurant with 10 locations. The owner of Ricardo’s has asked you to develop a marketing plan that will build a new location’s local clientele, given its unique location. 

Partners

Taking Stock with Teens | Fall 2022 Insights

Feb 23, 2023

Edward Yruma, Managing Director and Senior Researcher, and Abbie Zvejnieks, Research Analyst, with Piper Sandler highlight insights from the most recent Gen Z research study.

Spotlights

UW Madison DECA's Mentorship Program

Feb 21, 2023

UW Madison DECA started a new mentorship program this semester, greatly benefiting both new and senior members. The program has had a lot of success as new students feel welcome paired up with a senior member.

Spotlights

FVTC DECA Restocks Local Food Pantry

Feb 20, 2023

FVTC DECA collected over 400 food items during the statewide Trick-or-Can helping restock the FVTC food pantry. The FVTC food pantry is dedicated to providing students with access to free food.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Rich Content for Weekly Emails

Feb 20, 2023

Step into the role of director of marketing for Our Town Grocery, a grocery store chain with 350 locations. The senior vice president has asked you to determine content for weekly emails and how to obtain more customers’ email addresses. 

Spotlights

Helping Our Communities

Feb 17, 2023

Volunteers stepped up on a rainy Sunday afternoon to drop off bags requesting nonperishable food items for the Whitewater Community Space, a nonprofit community center that provides free clothing, furniture, books, food and many other items to anyone in need.

Chapter Strategy

Spread the Love with DECA Valentines

Feb 13, 2023

To let your #DECAbestie or #DECAcrush know how much they mean to you, DECA has created valentines for you to share with your friends on February 14.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Lending

Feb 13, 2023

Step into the role of a loan officer at Coopers Savings & Loan. You must explain to another loan officer the importance of emotional intelligence when helping customers apply for a loan.

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Career Insights

How to Land a Dream Career in the Apartment Industry

Nov 22, 2021

Don't roll the dice when it comes to discovering a dynamic and rewarding career! Once considered a best-kept career secret, DECA has helped increase awareness and promote the apartment industry as one that offers a “career of choice”, not of chance.

Conferences

Nearly 1,400 DECA Members Power Up in Boston

Nov 21, 2021

From November 19-21, 2021, nearly 1,400 DECA student and advisor members from 31 states, Germany and Spain attend the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Boston, Massachusetts.

Spotlights

Minnesota DECA Is Back 2 Business

Nov 20, 2021

Minnesota DECA is "Back 2 Business" as they kicked off their first in-person conference at the beginning of November.

Chapter Strategy

Collaborating with Other Chapters

Nov 17, 2021

Learning to collaborate with others is a fundamental skill that is useful in both DECA and the real world. So why not start collaborating with other chapters? By partnering with others, chapters can increase their members' skills, share best practices and better prepare for competition.

DECA News

2021-2022 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers

Nov 16, 2021

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2021-2022 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete during the DECA International Career Development Conference this spring.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Financial Planning for the Future

Nov 15, 2021

You are to assume the role of a financial counselor at Ready Financial Planning, a company that provides financial services for members of the community. A client has asked for your help in determining how to best act now to secure a financially sound future.

Leadership

So You're Thinking About Running for Association Office?

Nov 10, 2021

Ask any association officer and I’m sure they’ll tell you that running for a DECA Association Officer position is one of the best decisions they have ever made! If you’re thinking about running, ask yourself these three questions to help you decide.

Career Insights

Dress for Success: Interviewing 101

Nov 10, 2021

Do your members know how to make a great first impression at a job interview? Use this presentation and guided narration from Men's Wearhouse in your classroom

Compete

Top 5 Tips to Prepare for Case Studies

Nov 9, 2021

Are you looking for ways to maximize this year’s competition season? Follow these five tips to learn how you can make this year’s competition your best one yet!

Compete

Earning DECA Glass: Prepared Events

Nov 8, 2021

Previous ICDC competitive events winners share their thoughts and insights on DECA's prepared events. Discover tips and tricks to help you prepare for your quest for DECA glass in Business Operations Research, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Integrated Marketing Campaign and Professing Selling & Consulting Events.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Online Reviews to Boost a Ghost Tour

Nov 8, 2021

You are to assume the role of the owner of Gullet City Ghost Tours, a walking tour for residents and tourists visiting Gullet City. Your business partner wants you to determine how the business can solicit online reviews from customers for use in marketing.

Career Insights

4 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Your Next Networking Event

Nov 5, 2021

DECA members know the importance of networking. It can be exciting and nerve-racking, but networking is an exciting opportunity to showcase your talents to recruiters. Here are four tips to help you get started.