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Taylor Swift Would Love ELS
DECA ELS teaches members how to shimmer like a jewel, polish their leadership knowledge and skills, and create long-lasting connections and friendships. We all love and have seen our DECA blue, “just think of the fun things we could do” in Tysons!
Building Tomorrow's Leaders: A Look Into Incoming Member Recruitment
Recruiting new members is key to building a strong foundation for your chapter and association. By taking the time to promote DECA and by connecting with teachers and other stakeholders, you can help ensure that your chapter continues to thrive for years to come.
6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Jobs and Internships
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.
5 Ways to Elevate Your End-Of-Year Chapter Banquet
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.
2023 DECA ICDC Recap
DECA ICDC attendees were able to compete, develop leadership skills, spend time with friends and peers, pin trade, visit Downtown Orlando and meet DECA members from around the globe. To highlight DECA ICDC, let's hear from DECA Members that Experienced the Difference in April!
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Walhalla DECA and SC MADD Combat Drunk Driving for Prom Promise Week
Walhalla High School's DECA chapter made a powerful debut by partnering with MADD for Prom Promise Week, raising awareness about drunk driving through games, speakers and fundraising activities, leaving a lasting impact on students and setting the stage for future campaigns.
Case Study of the Week: Now Open Weekends!
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: From Corporate Apartment to General Lodging
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.
The Value of Summer Employment
There are many valuable takeaways from summer employment. Summer jobs can reinforce your soft skills, build your comfort zone and lead to expanding your professional network.
Case Study of the Week: Diversity in Holidays
Step into the role of director of human resources at Healthy Smiles, a regional chain of dentistry clinics with 40 locations. The president wants Healthy Smiles to be ethical and has asked you to determine how to best serve all employees.
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Stacy Oakley: Ecosystem Builder in Action
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by learning about DECA Advisor Stacy Oakley. She is more than just an educator; Oakley is a connector, an investor in the lives of her students, past and present, and an ecosystem builder in action.
Get to Know Your DECA Executive Officers
During this year's DECA ICDC in Orlando, DECA members selected the leaders that will serve during the upcoming school year. As they prepare for the next year, discover more about who they are and where they come from.
Case Study of the Week: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Lending
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.
The Magic of Next: 5-Word Motivation from Iconic Super Bowl Slogan
In the sports and entertainment world, it does not get any bigger than winning the Super Bowl in front of thousands in person and by millions around the world via television and radio.
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.
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Case Study of the Week: Insurance Needs for Young Adults
You are to assume the role of a senior college student. You are meeting with a risk management advisor at an insurance organization to learn about the need for insurance, the benefits of having insurance and the consequences of not having insurance.
Case Study of the Week: Giving Back on a Budget
You are to assume the role of the owner of Bellyful, a restaurant located in a city of 300,000 people. Your business partner has asked you to determine how the business can best give back to its community with limited financial resources.
6 Steps to Create an Integrated Marketing Campaign
With so much competition in the marketplace, brands need to do everything they can to stand out to their customers. An integrated marketing campaign is not only effective, but it can boost brand awareness, build loyalty, and improve revenue. Here are six tips for creating an integrated marketing campaign.
Advertising: Generating Ideas
Learn creative thinking skills through an ideation process. Explore simple, fun, creative thinking techniques designed that can be used to generate ideas for paintings, photography, films, animations, graphic design, sculptures, fabric design, fashion design, industrial design or any special creative interest.
Congratulations to the DECA Stock Market Game 2022 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2022 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.
Case Study of the Week: The Benefits of the Farmer's Market
You are to assume the role of the general manager of Café on the Square, a restaurant located in the town’s main square. The owner of the restaurant has asked you to determine how the restaurant can participate in a weekly farmer’s market.
How to Handle Competitive Event Feedback Like a Pro
Feedback is a key element of developing as an emerging leader and entrepreneur. Use these tips to turn feedback from districts into future competitive event success.
How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Looking back on years past, did you keep your New Year's resolutions? Do you even remember what they were? Here are some ways to keep your New Year’s resolutions all the way through 2022.
Case Study of the Week: Successfully Marketing to Business Travelers
You are to assume the role of director of marketing for Upright Business Solutions, a company that manufactures and markets specialty desks and chairs for office space. The senior vice president wants you to create a marketing plan that will promote the company’s flagship products to business travelers.
Top Collegiate DECA Moments to Look Forward to in the New Year
Through DECA’s competitive event series, scholarship program and educational conferences, members will have many opportunities to maximize their success. Check out what we have in store for the months ahead!
Jump-Start Your Career Today
The demand for rental housing is growing across the United States, and with that, the need for talented, hardworking and creative people to help build strong communities. Jump-start your residential property management career today.
Case Study of the Week: Choices in Higher Education
You are to assume the role of an admissions counselor working at a local four-year public university. One of your job responsibilities is to meet with high school juniors and seniors that may apply for admission and discuss not only the university, but also the overall decision to attend a post-secondary institution.
