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Case Study of the Week: Using AI for Representation

Oct 7, 2024

Step into the role of the director of operations for Lavender Lee, a women’s clothing store with ten locations. The marketing specialist has asked you to share your opinion on using AI generated models for marketing.

Career Insights

Staying Safe and Secure in the Cyber World

Oct 6, 2024

Data breaches in businesses can be detrimental to the entire business. Phishing emails and the misuse of social media can negatively impact an individual's or student’s life. The tips in this article will teach you how to stay cyber-safe and fight cybercrime!

Chapter Strategy

October is National Principals Month

Oct 1, 2024

Celebrated every October, National Principals Month is an opportunity for DECA members, advisors and communities to celebrate and honor our incredible principals for their visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for each student.

Chapter Strategy

Making the Most of DECA Month

Oct 1, 2024

DECA Month is right around the corner. With an activity every day, it’s the perfect time to show your passion and introduce many communities to the world of DECA. Learn how you can get involved this November to engage your entire community.

Career Insights

From Pumpkins to Candy Corn: A Look into Halloween Marketing

Oct 1, 2024

The “spooky season” has finally arrived with the start of October. Halloween is the perfect opportunity to learn about marketing trends and the consumerism surrounding a classic holiday.

Conferences

Your Guide to Washington during WRLC

Oct 1, 2024

Explore the cities of Bellevue and Seattle this November as you embark on your journey to the 2024 Western Region Leadership Conference.

Compete

5 Tips for Conquering DECA’s Corporate Challenges

Oct 1, 2024

Corporate challenges in DECA provide a unique opportunity to showcase your skills in real-world scenarios. Step outside your comfort zone and discover new talents by exploring these innovative events.

Career Insights

A Recipe for Success: The Marketing Behind the Pumpkin Spice Latte

Oct 1, 2024

The PSL was a seasonal hit that began at Starbucks and has since become a widespread phenomenon. Its remarkable success can be attributed to three key marketing strategies. Learn about these in this article featuring your favorite fall drink!

College Success

Top Reasons to Attend Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship

Oct 1, 2024

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship offers a unique, affordable and accelerated business education. The program prepares students for real-world success within an intimate, supportive community.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Reducing Operating Costs

Sep 30, 2024

Step into the role of the general manager of The Cabin, a restaurant specializing in steaks, seafood and pasta. The owner of the restaurant wants you to weigh the pros and cons of implementing a new policy to reduce operating costs.

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Register Now for Round One of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge

Sep 24, 2024

You won't want to miss the annual DECA Virtual Business Challenge! DECA VBC is an official competitive event free to high school members. Participate and you could earn a trip to ICDC and a share of over $20,000 in scholarship money.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Sell out?

Sep 23, 2024

Step into the role of the general manager for Vinyl Spin, an independently owned record shop that sells new and used vinyl records. The owner wants you to weigh the pros and cons of being an exclusive sales outlet for a new vinyl album.

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. 

Career Insights

Opportunities that Arose from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nov 14, 2022

Out of the box, creative thinking arose because of COVID. For the live events industry and specifically for EDGE, it meant shifting to remote filming kits and establishing health and safety protocols. It strengthened our client relationships and our team’s cohesiveness.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 44th Semi-Annual Survey of 14,500 U.S. Teens

Nov 11, 2022

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 44th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 14,500 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 15.8 years.

Chapter Strategy

How to Get The Edge on Member Engagement

Nov 10, 2022

As an organization, we want to make sure that all our members are constantly engaged in what is going on inside the world of DECA. Keeping engagement up, especially into DECA Month, is highly important to keep our members involved and engaged within the amazing organization that we’re all part of today. 

Career Insights

4 Videos to Help Discover What Kind of Work You Want to Do

Nov 7, 2022

Need help deciding on a potential career path or college major? Check out these helpful videos with concrete steps and reflection questions to help you discover what kind of work you want to do.

Conferences

A Look Back on Collegiate DECA Engage in Atlanta

Nov 7, 2022

200 Collegiate DECA members attended the 2022 Engage Conference in Atlanta, GA on November 3-5, 2022.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Rewarding Customers While Increasing Sales

Nov 7, 2022

Step into the role of promotional director for Premiere Purchase, a consumer electronics retailer. The senior vice president has asked you to plan a special event exclusively for top-tier Premiere Points members that will result in an increase in sales.

Spotlights

Non-Traditional SBE's: Unique Locations

Nov 4, 2022

School-based enterprises usually emerge in response to an identified need in the marketplace for a particular product or service. These two gold-certified, non-traditional SBEs are switching things up by providing their schools access to unique learning locations.

Career Insights

You Nailed the Final Interview... Now What?

Nov 1, 2022

You’ve received a job offer and now it’s time to discuss salary. Don’t skip the important step of negotiating for your best compensation package or you may be getting paid less than you’re worth!

Spotlights

SCCC DECA Brings Joy to Local Nursing Homes

Nov 1, 2022

For Halloween, Saline County Career Center DECA held an event for members dedicated to decorating pumpkins for local nursing home residents in a community service activity.

Career Insights

Small Businesses and the Costs of Hyper-Personalization

Nov 1, 2022

What does hyper-personalization mean for small businesses with limited resources to invest in AI-powered hyper-personalization technologies? MBA Research helps us explore this year's Business Operations Research competitive events topic.

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Chapter Strategy

Building Your DECA Brand on Social Media

Jun 1, 2024

With social media serving as a powerful tool, creating and maintaining a dedicated DECA Instagram account can be a game-changer. Here's how to make the most of your summer by establishing your own DECA brand on Social Media.

Chapter Strategy

How to Hack Leadership Team Building

Jun 1, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, it’s time for your chapter or association to choose their new officer team. Use one (or more) of the following ideas to build your team up so that YOU can lead your members effectively.

DECA News

DECA Earns Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE

May 30, 2024

DECA Inc. earned recognition by ASAE with a 2024 Gold Circle Award in the Video category. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership and communications award.

DECA News

Learn More About Your 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Executive Officers

May 28, 2024

During this year's Collegiate DECA ICDC in Austin, 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.

DECA News

Learn More About Your 2024-2025 High School Executive Officers

May 28, 2024

During this year's DECA ICDC in Anaheim, 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

Case Study of the Week: From Hire Date to Start Date

May 27, 2024

Step into the role of the director of human resources for Fun Time. The vice president wants you to create a welcome package for new employees that will keep them engaged from hire date to start date.

Chapter Strategy

Summer of Collegiate DECA: Recruitment

May 21, 2024

Are you ready to be the one…with the largest Collegiate DECA membership growth in the next academic year? Here are some ideas to help you set your chapter up for success for the upcoming semester.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting "New" Merchandise

May 20, 2024

Step into the role of the marketing manager for Gold Mine. The owner of the chain wants you to develop a plan to promote the stores’ new venture into formalwear and its need for merchandise.

Career Insights

Making the Most of Your Summer Internship

May 15, 2024

Summer internships are not just about earning a paycheck or padding your resume; they're an opportunity to learn, grow, and pave the way for your future career. But how do you make the most of these brief months?

Spotlights

Experiencing the Difference at DECA ICDC with Marjory Stoneman Douglas DECA

May 15, 2024

Starting with a tour of Los Angeles and ending with winning first and fifth places, Marjory Stoneman Douglas DECA experienced the difference at the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference!

Conferences

Download ICDC 2024 Certificates and Competitor Transcripts

May 14, 2024

Learn how to download certificates and competitive event transcripts from DECA's 2024 Collegiate and High School International Career Development Conferences.

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Your Guide to Understanding DECA ICDC's Competitive Event Process and Transcripts

May 14, 2024

If you're looking for more information on DECA's International Career Development Conference competitive events process and transcripts, look no further! Explore these frequently asked questions and answers.