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3 Tips to Conquer Competitive Event Exam Anxiety

Feb 2, 2022

Do you get nervous before taking an exam? With these three easy methods, you will be able to overcome your test anxiety and stroll into your classroom or competitive event feeling confident that you will ace that test!

DECA News

DECA's 2022 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 1, 2022

Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2021-2022 Chapter Certification!

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2021-2022 Winners

Feb 1, 2022

Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2021-2022!

Chapter Strategy

Maximize Your Advocacy Visits During CTE Month®

Feb 1, 2022

Career and Technical Education Month® has arrived! Here are some quick tips to help you get started advocating for DECA and CTE.

DECA News

Positioning for the Future: DECA's 2020-2021 Impact

Feb 1, 2022

As nearly everyone has proclaimed, 2020-2021 was a year unlike any other. While it significantly changed the member experience, it was also a period of significant innovation that would position our organization even better for the future.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Intuit Social Innovation Challenge Winners

Feb 1, 2022

This year, Intuit challenged students to “Lead with a Cause” by designing an innovative solution to make entrepreneurship and business ownership accessible for all. DECA Inc. is excited to announce the top teams in the 2021-2022 Intuit Social Innovation Challenge!

College Success

Getting Involved in High School and Beyond

Feb 1, 2022

You do so much through DECA and other activities, but how can you turn your accomplishments and involvements into college acceptance? Learn how to become a stand-out candidate when applying to college and future career positions.

Chapter Strategy

Valentines Day... But Make it DECA Style

Jan 31, 2022

The season of love has arrived! February is the month to cherish your loved ones and let them know how much you appreciate them. Here are three ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your DECA chapter!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: To Tell or Not To Tell

Jan 31, 2022

You are the director of human resources and director of customer relations for Soundwave Company Bakery, a regional chain of coffee shops with twenty-five locations. Soundwave Company Bakery provides the communities it serves with coffees, teas, muffins, scones, croissants and other beverages and freshly baked treats.

Conferences

Announcing the Speaker Lineup for DECA's Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference

Jan 31, 2022

From a sell-out crowd of loyal fans waiting for the opening kickoff to a high-profile entertainer eager to take the stage for an encore presentation, sports and entertainment marketing provides a rush for those interested in these career areas.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Insurance Needs for Young Adults

Jan 24, 2022

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

Case Study of the Week: Giving Back on a Budget

Jan 17, 2022

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.

Career Insights

Preparing for Your Future Career Starts Today

Dec 5, 2022

During the Ultimate DECA Power Trip, the Executive Officer Team attended the first ever DECA Workforce Development Summit. Members of DECA’s National Advisory Board gathered to discuss the future of employment and industry across the business world.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Turning a Hobby into a Business

Dec 5, 2022

Step into the role of a small business consultant. You will meet with an entrepreneur to discuss the initial steps that must be completed or researched before the entrepreneur markets the new business.

Career Insights

Why Cross-cultural Fluency Is Among Today’s Most Sought-after Workplace Skills

Dec 1, 2022

As Head of Career Services at the international hospitality school Les Roches, Stephanie Ruiz has conversations every day with potential employers for students. She explains why these employers now place cross-cultural fluency among their most in-demand skills.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA 2022-2023 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Nov 29, 2022

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

Spotlights

DECA Fundraising: Thinking Outside of the Box

Nov 28, 2022

Interested in learning how your chapter can increase its fundraising events? Read about Cypress Bay DECA's largest fundraiser of the year—snack boxes—and the impact it has on the student body.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Making a Splash with New Management

Nov 28, 2022

Step into the role of the marketing director for Bridge Town Pools. The new owner has asked you to communicate a change in ownership and commitment to service to former customers.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Does a Retailer Live Up to Its Promise?

Nov 21, 2022

Step into the role of the director of brand management and company spokesperson for Pet Stop. The senior vice president has asked for you to analyze negative company press and determine if company policies need to be addressed or changed.

Partners

The Gray Zone: Resources to Foster Ethical Decision-Making Skills

Nov 17, 2022

Welcome to The Gray Zone—that hazy, murky space between black and white, right and wrong. MBA Research offers multiple opportunities to help your students understand that the business world includes many shades of gray. Enhance your instruction using our classic case studies, interactive video series, or both!

Chapter Strategy

Start Now: 3 Tips to Build Your Chapter for Next Year

Nov 17, 2022

Class registration for the 2023-2024 school year will be here in a few short months! If your chapter is co-curricular, where you register for a class while being a DECA member, it is important to spread the word early to potential members coming to your school next year. Here are a few tips to help your chapter succeed in gaining new members.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Customer Reviews for Custom Pottery

Nov 14, 2022

Step into the role of the owner of Custom Pottery, a small business located in a city with 300,000 people. An entrepreneurial consultant has recommended that you begin allowing and encouraging customer reviews.

Career Insights

Turn Your Business Idea Into a Reality

Nov 14, 2022

So, you’ve got an idea for a business. What next? Whether you want to start a technology company or a restaurant, there are 5 practical steps you can take to bring your idea to life and figure out the next steps.

Career Insights

Building Deep Customer Empathy to Solve Any Problem

Nov 14, 2022

Deep Customer Empathy creates shared understanding, insights and motivation to improve the lives of our customers. How do we gain this empathy? By observing people, their behaviors, patterns and environment first-hand, with a keen eye to their pain points and barriers to achieving their goal. 

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Spotlights

Announcing the Winners of the 2023 DECA Pumpkin Contest

Nov 1, 2023

Congratulations to the winners of DECA's Annual Pumpkin Contest! With a record number of 650+ submissions from members all across the DECA world, the selection process was not easy, but the members have voted and we are excited to announce the top three winners in each category!

Spotlights

Tapping into Your Geek Potential to Inspire Together

Oct 30, 2023

Is there something you are passionate about? A topic that you can discuss for hours? Then you probably would be considered a geek. People don’t realize that geeks have many unique traits, allowing them to outperform and succeed.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Expanding the Product Mix at a Mobile Salon

Oct 30, 2023

Step into the role of the owner of Fresh Look Mobile, a business that provides mobile hair-cutting services. Your business partner thinks it would be smart to expand the product mix and has asked you for on brand suggestions.

Spotlights

How Florida DECA is Leading the Way for Positive Advocacy

Oct 27, 2023

Advocacy is a cornerstone of positive social change. It empowers individuals and communities to stand up for their beliefs, address issues and influence policy decisions. Learn more about how Florida DECA is making remarkable strides in advocacy.

Chapter Strategy

One Diamond: October 2023

Oct 26, 2023

Check out what you missed on the October 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Recommending Amenities and Services

Oct 23, 2023

Step into the role of a hospitality consultant. You have been hired by the president of Skyward Airlines, to recommend amenities and services for a new hotel being built exclusively for Skyward employees.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 46th Semi-Annual Survey

Oct 17, 2023

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 46th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 9,100 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 15.7 years.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting Hot Beverages

Oct 16, 2023

Step into the role of the marketing communications manager for Conway’s, a drive-in fast food restaurant chain. The director of marketing wants you to inform the public of a new product line.

Career Insights

Size Up Your Future Employer to Boost Your Career Opportunities

Oct 15, 2023

Finding a match with a prospective employer is complicated and takes time. Job seekers will want to prioritize organizations that invest in their employees and provide professional development opportunities, mentorship and other benefits!

Spotlights

SCCC DECA Earns Prestigious 100+ Membership Banner

Oct 10, 2023

At the Missouri Regional meeting in September, the Saline County Career Center DECA chapter was awarded and recognized with a 100+ Chapter member banner for 2023 membership.

College Success

9 Reasons Why Applying Early Action Is a Smart Move

Oct 9, 2023

Being a senior in high school means you have a lot going on — and applying Early Action to colleges might feel like another task for your to-do list. But there are tons of benefits to applying Early Action. Here are nine reasons why Early Action is a smart move for any senior.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Paid vs Unpaid Internships

Oct 9, 2023

Step into the roles of the director of human resources and the director of employee relations at Cromwell Realty. The president of the company wants to begin offering unpaid internships to staff open positions and wants your feedback.