Videos
Filter by division:
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.
Congratulations to the 2023 Marriott Foundation ICDC Travel Scholarship Recipients
Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is pleased to provide travel scholarships to high school DECA members to participate in the 2023 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, FL.
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.
Congratulations to DECA's 2023 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award recipients! This award recognizes outstanding senior members for their involvement with DECA.
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.
Chapter Outreach: How North Dakota Connects Chapters
Learn more about North Dakota DECA's 2023 Program of Leadership and chapter outreach efforts, including their Adopt-A-Chapter program, from Anika Weekes, Vice President of North Dakota DECA.
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.
DECA's 2023 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced
February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2023 DECA Advocacy Campaign.
Mayville State DECA Gives Back with the Feed My Starving Child Initiative
Thirteen Mayville State University DECA members help feed 48 starving children across the world by volunteering with the Feed My Starving Child Initiative.
Ensign College Mock Competition 2023
Ensign Collegiate DECA had a blast preparing for Utah's state conference during our mock competition. Getting together as a chapter to learn, build on each other's energy and make much-needed memories together.
How to Prepare Yourself on Competition Day: A Guide to DECA Glass
During competition, students challenge their business knowledge and skills with real scenarios to win over judges. You have what it takes to reach your goals, and by preparing yourself for competition day, you will set yourself one step ahead of your competition.
Case Study of the Week: Adding Less Expensive Options at the Food Truck
Step into the role of an entrepreneur that owns three food trucks in a busy city of 300,000 people. The food truck business, Wing Love, sells chicken wings, French fries and cold beverages. The food trucks are placed in three busy neighborhoods: a college campus, a large park in the center of downtown and a mid-town neighborhood full of both households and businesses.
Unique Ways to Complete the Advocacy Campaign
February is CTE Month, meaning DECA members are out in the community, making it known how important Career Technical Student Organizations, or CTSOs, truly are! Chapters can complete the Advocacy Campaign before March 1st and show off DECA’s impact! Here are a few ways to stand out when completing the campaign.
Social Media at DECA Conferences: Do’s and Don’t’s
This conference season, don't forget to collaborate, create and connect with the DECA community. As you prepare, check out these five tips to remember as you pull out all the stops for social media shots this Spring.
Case Study of the Week: Positive Working Relationships While Restructuring
Step into the role of the director of human resources at Ideal Technologies, a technology consulting firm with 100 employees. The president of the company has notified you of the upcoming restructuring of the company and wants you to suggest methods to prevent issues that may arise when the restructuring is announced.
Running for a Leadership Position
Leadership in DECA is an incredible opportunity that allows you to travel, connect and make a difference for years to come. However, it takes courage to be able to prove to both peers and strangers that you are the right person for the position. Whether it’s chapter, association or even executive office, here are the 3 top campaigning tips!
Outperform the Norm: Collegiate DECA ICDC 2023 Keynote Announced
DECA is pleased to announce that Scott Welle, will deliver the keynote during the 2023 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.
Case Study of the Week: Dealing with Online Scams in the Travel Industry
Step into the role of the chief communications officer and director of customer relations for Journey, a travel booking website that provides airline and train ticketing, car rental services, and other travel needs. The CEO of the company wants you to develop a plan that will communicate a customer service scam to customers and Journey employees.
Standout Creatively in Prepared Events
Top-tier DECA competitors know to hit all the competition event indicators, but it’s those little touches that elevate a well-prepared presentation to a DECA glass-winning presentation. Color, typography, layout and that perfect personal touch are your secret weapons.
Interview with a CEO
In this interview, Lead4Change sat down with Tim Schurrer, CEO of David Novak Leadership Inc., to learn more about his career journey, "secret sauce" and future goals.
Most Recent Articles
View All Articles
DECA Direct Magazine: Food and Hospitality
This issue takes you inside the hospitality industry to discover the vast opportunities available to DECA members. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with two former Utah DECA members who were recently featured on Shark Tank for their creative solution to traditional wedding bands.
Top Competition Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Let’s face it, DECA has a lot to offer, but competition is what most DECA members look forward to. Dedicated DECA members will start studying and practicing for their competitive event months in advance.
DECA Direct Magazine: Tech Trends
This issue features articles from colleges and companies exploring the topic of virtual reality technology and how it's changing the way business is done, jobs are created and consumers are shopping.
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Competition Prep Routine
The quest for DECA glass is long and daunting, and sometimes it can get pretty tedious. Here are some ideas to help spice up your normal study routine.
A How To Guide for DECA Role-plays
Whether you are an experienced competitor, or if it is your first year competing, these tips and tricks will definitely wow the judges and perhaps even win you some #DECAGlass at the International Career Development Conference.
DECA Direct Magazine: Limitless
This issue features an the #Limitless Year Quiz that you can take to find a perfectly tailored list of DECA conferences, programs, challenges and activities you can participate in this year that relate to your own career interest.
Collegiate DECA's 2016-2017 Recognition Award Winners
Congratulations to these Collegiate DECA members for owning their futures this year!
Collegiate DECA 2016-2017 Leadership Passport Program Recipients
Congratulations to these chapters and members for all their hard work! Way to #OwnYourFuture!
DECA's 2017 Advocacy Campaign Recipients
Congratulations to the following chapters that earned recognition in the DECA Advocacy Campaign.
DECA Scholarship Recipients 2016-2017
Recipients who will be present at the 2017 #DECAICDC in Anaheim, Calif., will be recognized on stage.
Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2016-2017
Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients present at the 2017 #CDECAICDC in will be recognized on stage.
FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge 2017 Winners
DECA and FIDM would like to congratulate the top three teams in the 2016-2017 FIDM Challenge.
