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Congratulations to the IE University Policy Dilemma Simulation Challenge 2024-2025 Winners

Jan 16, 2025

IE University and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Policy Dilemma Simulation Challenge!

College Success

Where to Attend? How to Make Your College Decision

Jan 15, 2025

Making the right decision on where to attend college is important. You will consider the right “fit” for your academic, career and social goals. All while keeping motivated during your senior year of high school.

Compete

Helping Your DECA Members Avoid Penalty Points: A Guide for Advisors

Jan 14, 2025

As DECA advisors, one of our crucial roles is helping student members navigate the technical requirements of written events. Use this article to guide your student members in avoiding common penalty point deductions.

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2024-2025 Winners

Jan 14, 2025

Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2024-2025!

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA at the Bell Challenge 2024-2025 Winners

Jan 13, 2025

BusinessU and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the DECA at the Bell Challenge for 2024-2025!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Can Existing Customers Find New Customers?

Jan 13, 2025

Step into the role of the owner of Good Pet, an online company that sells premium pet treats. Your business partner wants you to develop a marketing plan that will help the company gain new customers.

Spotlights

The Power of Marketing and Branding at Reedy High School

Jan 10, 2025

Rayyan Khan, a Marketing officer from Reedy DECA, the Texas DECA Chapter of the Year, emphasizes the importance of marketing and branding in building trust, fostering engagement and successfully managing a thriving chapter.

Conferences

DECA ICDC 2025 Attraction Ticket Options

Jan 7, 2025

As your DECA chapter heads to Orlando for DECA’s International Career Development Conference, we’re here to make your experience as easy as possible! DECA is coordinating a package of attraction ticket offerings with many benefits.

DECA News

Announcing DECA's 2024-2025 Chapter Campaign Winners

Jan 7, 2025

This year, an impressive number of chapters completed their campaign goals. Congratulations to all the chapters that participated in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns!

Compete

Get Ready for Round 2 of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge

Jan 6, 2025

The DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) is an official competitive event free to high school members and hosted by Knowledge Matters. The event is based on the Virtual Business series of simulations and offers over $20,000 in scholarship money.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: January and February are Slooooow!

Jan 6, 2025

Step into the role of the director of marketing for Jubilant Ranch, an extremely popular amusement park. The chief marketing officer wants you to choose one market to target for a promotion that would increase attendance in January and February.

Conferences

Be The One at the 2025 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference

Jan 1, 2025

Get ready to experience all Orlando offers at the 2025 SEM conference! Learn more about all SEM offers you and your future career through connecting with industry leaders, gaining hands-on experience and sharpening your competitive skills.

Spotlights

Mayville State DECA Gives Back with the Feed My Starving Child Initiative

Feb 8, 2023

Thirteen Mayville State University DECA members help feed 48 starving children across the world by volunteering with the Feed My Starving Child Initiative.

Spotlights

Ensign College Mock Competition 2023

Feb 7, 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.

Spotlights

How to Prepare Yourself on Competition Day: A Guide to DECA Glass

Feb 7, 2023

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

Case Study of the Week: Adding Less Expensive Options at the Food Truck

Feb 6, 2023

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. 

Chapter Strategy

Unique Ways to Complete the Advocacy Campaign

Feb 1, 2023

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.

Conferences

Social Media at DECA Conferences: Do’s and Don’t’s

Jan 30, 2023

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

Case Study of the Week: Positive Working Relationships While Restructuring

Jan 30, 2023

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. 

DECA News

Running for a Leadership Position

Jan 27, 2023

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!

Conferences

Outperform the Norm: Collegiate DECA ICDC 2023 Keynote Announced

Jan 23, 2023

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

Case Study of the Week: Dealing with Online Scams in the Travel Industry

Jan 23, 2023

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.

Compete

Standout Creatively in Prepared Events

Jan 19, 2023

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.

Career Insights

Interview with a CEO

Jan 16, 2023

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.

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Collegiate DECA 2020-2021 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

Apr 22, 2021

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

DECA News

2020-2021 IMPACT Program Winners Announced

Apr 20, 2021

The 2020-2021 IMPACT Program awards were announced during the Virtual DECA ICDC  Association Officer Leadership Retreat to recognize top chartered association officer activities.

DECA News

DECA Honors 2020-2021 Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations

Apr 20, 2021

DECA is proud to announce the chapters, associations and individuals who have earned high honors for serving an exceptional number of members, advisors, alumni and business partners.

DECA News

DECA Honors Advisors for 40-45 Years of Service

Apr 20, 2021

The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.

DECA News

Top 10 MDA Fundraising DECA Chapters

Apr 20, 2021

DECA and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are excited to announce this year’s top fundraising DECA chapters.

DECA News

17,000 DECA Members Prepare for College and Careers During International Virtual Conference

Apr 19, 2021

More than 17,000 DECA members registered to participate, with all 146,000 members invited to join, an added benefit included with their DECA membership.

DECA News

Meet Collegiate DECA's 2021-2022 Executive Officer Candidates

Apr 13, 2021

Meet the candidates hoping to serve as the leaders of Collegiate DECA for the 2021-2022 school year. You can learn more about the candidates on DECA Connect.

DECA News

DECA Inc. Reaffirms Its Commitment to Continue to Stand against Racism, Hate and Bigotry of Any Kind.

Apr 13, 2021

In light of the ongoing violence and discrimination against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, DECA Inc. reaffirms its commitment to continue to stand against racism, hate and bigotry of any kind.

Conferences

Congratulations to the Marriott Foundation ICDC Registration Scholarship Recipients

Apr 12, 2021

Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is able to provide registration scholarships to high school members participating in the 2021 Virtual International Career Development Conference.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2020-2021

Mar 30, 2021

DECA is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 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

Case Study of the Week: Insurance Needs for New Professionals

Mar 29, 2021

You are to assume the role of an insurance agent. You will be meeting with a new client that wants to know more about different types of insurance that would be beneficial.

Leadership

Women's History Month Discussion with Emerging Leaders

Mar 29, 2021

Three emerging leaders sit down with AT&T to discuss the importance of women's history month.