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Case Study of the Week: Security and Information Privacy in Healthcare
Step into the role of an employee at Graham Healthcare, a healthcare and insurance company. A co-worker has asked to explain why security and information privacy are important in operations.

Celebrating Women's History Month
Happy Women's History Month! Read here to learn about the Women in Business who inspire your 2023-2024 High School Executive Officer team.

What Can I Do with DECA Since I’m Not Going to ICDC?
In the spring, there are two sets of DECA students: one preparing for the last leg of the competition and the other preparing to start their new DECA season, but we need guidance on how. If you are the latter, keep reading to learn how to maximize your time for DECA.

How To Sell Yourself
The marketing process often revolves around how to sell a good or service most effectively. But have you ever attempted to apply these tactics to yourself? Keep reading to discover what it means to build your personal brand - and how to sell it to anyone.

Senioritis Smackdown
As our DECA seniors’ final months of high school approach, a severe case of senioritis is in the air. But fear not, seniors, here are some helpful strategies to beat senioritis and come out on top!

Unwrapping the Power of Packaging: How Packaging Makes or Breaks Branding
Ever wonder how packaging impacts the way products are marketed? Read this article to dive into the world of packaging and uncover Its impact on your shopping journey!

Leadership Illuminated: Must-Read Books for DECA Members
DECA members can experience the difference in their leadership journey by immersing themselves in these insightful books. As the pages turn, the wisdom gained from these books can guide DECA members on their path to becoming exceptional leaders.

Announcing the 2024 NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge.

Case Study of the Week: The Needs for Starting a New Business
Step into the role of an entrepreneur excited about a new venture idea. A small business advisor has listened to your initial ideas and has requested additional information about your venture idea, The Tool School.

Announcing the 2024 NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.

Announcing the 2023-2024 Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2023-2024 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) advancing to final competition during DECA's International Career Development Conference.

Case Study of the Week: To Rent or To Buy
Step into the role of a real estate agent. A client is having a difficult time deciding whether to rent or buy a home and has asked for your input.
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Selling You: How to Maximize Your Bargaining Power in Job Salary Negotiations
Getting the most out of salary negotiations can be daunting when you’re new to the working world. While salaries across the country vary from region to region, there are some general tactics everyone can keep in mind to bring their best to the negotiating table.
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Non-Traditional SBE's: Printing and Engraving
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 printing and engraving shops.

From a Handshake to a Helping Hand: Connecting with Community Professionals
Stepping into a conversation with a professional can be intimidating, but with five key steps, you can create a connection that goes from an introductory handshake to a long-term career helping hand.
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Sauk Rapids-Rice DECA's First Officer Induction Ceremony
Sauk Rapids-Rice DECA hosted its first successful officer pinning and induction! The event consisted of professional headshots, music, dinner, a formal presentation of the executive council and the induction of all other junior officers.

Case Study of the Week: Using Research in Halloween Merchandising
Step into the role of the director of merchandising and operations for Fright Night Costumes. The senior vice president wants you to analyze new research information and decide how the stores should change current inventory.

Non-Traditional SBEs: Banks and Credit Unions
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 banks and credit unions.

From Your Chapter to Your Community: All Those in Favor Say, “Let’s Vote!”
This November, general elections will take place. After registering to vote, research local poll locations, schedules and each candidate running. Be prepared to stand in line for your turn to vote on Election Day (Tuesday, November 8, 2022) or seek the availability of early voting.

Spotlight on Customer Service
What is customer service and why does it matter to your future career? Experts from Chick-fil-A, Men's Wearhouse, Publix and Walgreens share their thoughts.

Case Study of the Week: Gambling with Financial Security
Step into the role of a financial advisor. A client has asked you for advice on investing for the future.

Blacksburg DECA's September Soiree Is a Success
In early September, Blacksburg DECA hosted its first annual "September Soiree" for potential members, including current marketing students and students enrolled in a marketing class next semester.

Case Study of the Week: Peacocks on Board?
Step into the role of customer relations at Star Crest Airlines. Star Crest Airlines offers over 900 domestic flights daily and prides itself on its number one ranked customer service.

Accepting Differences: Adding LGBTQ+ Inclusivity into Your Leadership Style
Tuesday, October 11, is National Coming Out Day. To many, this may be just an ordinary Tuesday, but for LGBTQ+ individuals, this is a day of celebration for being yourself—no matter how you identify. This article is the perfect stepping stone to help educate yourself and get the edge in an inclusive leadership style!
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Get the Edge on Your Personal Essay
Around this time of the year, thousands of seniors panic and stress over their personal essays with the hopes of getting into amazing universities. Having been through the process myself, here are a few tips I have received that can help you enhance your story and put your best foot forward in the application process!

DECA Announces a New Partnership with Chick-fil-A
DECA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Chick-fil-A! The partnership will focus on connecting local Chick-fil-A Operators with DECA chapter advisors, DECA members and chartered associations

Case Study of the Week: In-house Wellness Opportunities
Step into the role of director of human resources for Mitchem Designs, a small graphic design firm. The owner of the company has asked you to recommend low-cost options for an in-house employee wellness program.

8 Top Tips to Ace the Career Fair
The career fair is your unique shop window and a perfect opportunity to launch your career. But they can be daunting, especially if you haven’t prepared properly. Here are eight top tips to ace the career fair, courtesy of Stephanie Ruiz, Head of Career Services at the international hospitality school Les Roches.

An Advisor's Perspective: The Benefits of Operating an SBE
Operating a School-based Enterprise (SBE) can be an enormously rewarding experience and offers a great opportunity for DECA members to learn practical business skills and prepares them for college and careers.
North Paulding DECA's Annual Tailgate Recruitment Social
What is a social? A social is where NPHS DECA as a chapter, gets together outside of school hours for an interactive activity/game planned by our officer team. This is a great way for our chapter to come together and create a lasting memory!

5 Steps to Start a School-based Enterprise
School-based enterprises (SBEs) are effective educational tools to prepare students for college and career readiness. Are you ready to get started? Follow these five steps to bring an SBE to your school.

Syosset DECA Gets the Edge with Massive Membership Growth
Syosset experiences a 75% increase in membership, making them one of the largest chapters in New York. They are preparing for competition and can’t wait to Get the Edge!

Top 5 Leadership Podcasts to Listen to this International Podcast Day
As emerging leaders, we’re always looking for new ways to learn and grow into our leadership styles. These are five podcasts that I have gathered through my own listening or that other DECA leaders have recommended to me.

Case Study of the Week: What is Accrual-based Accounting?
Step into the role of an associate accountant hired by the owner of Locally Picked, LLC., a small business that sells fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and honey. The owner needs you to explain accrual basis accounting.

Anderson Advisors and DECA Inc. Announce Partnership
Anderson Business Advisors partners with DECA to create scholarship and internship programs for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.

Introducing "DECA at the Bell" by BusinessU
DECA has partnered with BusinessU to create a new role-play prep series! “DECA At The Bell” is an interactive, video-based series. Each video features two hosts who take something going on in the world of business and relate it back to DECA performance indicators.