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Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge 2024 Winners Announced
Over 1,150 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge. Students learned about audience targeting, content scheduling and promotion to drive product sales.
The 2025-2026 DECA High School Division Executive Officer Candidate Guide is Now Available
Do you have what it takes to serve as a DECA Executive Officer? Download this year's High School Division Executive Officer Candidate Guide.
Case Study of the Week: Comparing Operational Opportunities
Step into the role of a merchandising specialist for Galaxy Pet, a retail chain specializing in pet food, products and services. The director of operations wants you to compare operational opportunities for the retailer in airports across the nation.
Connections First: A Hospitality Guide to Acing Interviews and Job Searches
In hospitality, putting people first is the cornerstone of success. You’ll stand out as a top candidate by building authentic connections with your interviewers and emphasizing your passion for service.
5 Ways to Stay Productive During Finals Season
Finals season can be overwhelming, but staying productive doesn’t have to be stressful. Discover five practical tips to help you set goals, manage your time, create a focused environment and balance self-care, all while staying motivated!
Winter Break Reset
As winter break approaches, it’s important to use your time wisely and reflect on the first half of the school year. Learn how to set yourself up for success in the new year!
Turning Tension into Teamwork: 5 Strategies for Conflict Resolution
Conflict resolution is a necessary transferable skill. Whether dealing with an argument on an officer team, among competition partners, or in a personal relationship, these five tips can help you positively resolve conflicts in the future.
A Note for the Overachievers: How to Thrive During the Mid-Year Grind
Overachievers often find themselves caught between wrapping up the semester and preparing for the year ahead as December rolls in. This is when the pressure peaks, and maintaining balance becomes crucial. Here’s how you can keep your drive without sacrificing your well-being.
Celebrate Entrepreneurship Month with Intuit for Education
Unlock your members’ entrepreneurial success! Celebrate entrepreneurship with real-world skills and first-hand learning for your students with Intuit's Entrepreneurial Finance curriculum.
Case Study of the Week: Choosing the Right Channel
Step into the role of an entrepreneur who has created a line of all-natural haircare products named Cleanse. Your business partner has asked you to analyze a list of four retailers that want to sell Cleanse products.
Congratulations to the Members that Achieved SBE Individual Certification
Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!
The Ultimate Recap of the 2024 Power Trip
Filled with workshops, the Competitive Excellence Experience and a VERY memorable DECA After Dark at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, members from across the globe had the opportunity to grow as leaders and network with others doing the same.
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.
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!
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.
Case Study of the Week: To Open or Not to Open... on Sundays
Step into the role of general manager at Johnson Family Elite, a local automobile dealership that sells both new and previously-owned Elite vehicles. The owner of the local dealership is considering a change to the days the business is open.
Case Study of the Week: Strategies to Better Market Services to the Male Customer Base
Step into the role of a successful entrepreneur that introduced the product Boldly to the market. Boldly is a boxed hair dye kit that is sold online direct-to-consumers.
Get the Edge with Membership: 5 Ways to Recruit Members for Your DECA Chapter
As the new school year begins, so does a new year for DECA, which means countless opportunities to recruit new members! Recruitment can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be impossible! Here are a few ideas to Get the Edge with your membership.
Case Study of the Week: Best Brand for Mixed-use Space
Step into the role of director of brand management guest relations for Weller International, a hospitality company that manages and franchises several brands of hotel properties. The senior vice president has asked you to determine which brands should be used in a new mixed-use project space.
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Nearly 1,400 DECA Members Power Up in Boston
From November 19-21, 2021, nearly 1,400 DECA student and advisor members from 31 states, Germany and Spain attend the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Boston, Massachusetts.
Minnesota DECA Is Back 2 Business
Minnesota DECA is "Back 2 Business" as they kicked off their first in-person conference at the beginning of November.
Collaborating with Other Chapters
Learning to collaborate with others is a fundamental skill that is useful in both DECA and the real world. So why not start collaborating with other chapters? By partnering with others, chapters can increase their members' skills, share best practices and better prepare for competition.
2021-2022 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2021-2022 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete during the DECA International Career Development Conference this spring.
Case Study of the Week: Financial Planning for the Future
You are to assume the role of a financial counselor at Ready Financial Planning, a company that provides financial services for members of the community. A client has asked for your help in determining how to best act now to secure a financially sound future.
So You're Thinking About Running for Association Office?
Ask any association officer and I’m sure they’ll tell you that running for a DECA Association Officer position is one of the best decisions they have ever made! If you’re thinking about running, ask yourself these three questions to help you decide.
Dress for Success: Interviewing 101
Do your members know how to make a great first impression at a job interview? Use this presentation and guided narration from Men's Wearhouse in your classroom
Top 5 Tips to Prepare for Case Studies
Are you looking for ways to maximize this year’s competition season? Follow these five tips to learn how you can make this year’s competition your best one yet!
Earning DECA Glass: Prepared Events
Previous ICDC competitive events winners share their thoughts and insights on DECA's prepared events. Discover tips and tricks to help you prepare for your quest for DECA glass in Business Operations Research, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Integrated Marketing Campaign and Professing Selling & Consulting Events.
Case Study of the Week: Online Reviews to Boost a Ghost Tour
You are to assume the role of the owner of Gullet City Ghost Tours, a walking tour for residents and tourists visiting Gullet City. Your business partner wants you to determine how the business can solicit online reviews from customers for use in marketing.
4 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Your Next Networking Event
DECA members know the importance of networking. It can be exciting and nerve-racking, but networking is an exciting opportunity to showcase your talents to recruiters. Here are four tips to help you get started.
The #DECAATTProject Provides Creative Mentorship Opportunities
As the #DECAATTProject entered its seventh year, no one could have imagined the challenges the school year would present. But DECA members across the country sprang into action to really show us what it means to take DECA to the #NextLevel.
