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DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: College + Career Readiness

Dec 6, 2022

College and career partners discuss how we can master the DECA member experience by aligning with workforce needs, delivering real industry experience and developing skills necessary for college and career success.

DECA News

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Fueling the Talent Pipeline

Dec 6, 2022

College and career partners discuss how DECA and industry partners can work with educators to build a successful talent pipeline and utilize DECA members to fill voids within the workplace.

DECA News

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Making a Difference

Dec 6, 2022

College and career partners worked to translate key findings into actionable objectives to continue the conversation and increase industry involvement with DECA.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: December 2022

Dec 6, 2022

Check out what you missed on the December 2022 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

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.

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.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2022 Intuit Social Innovation Challenge Winners

Nov 22, 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 DECA team in the 2022 Intuit Social Innovation Challenge!

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.

Leadership

Teaching the Ethical Principle of Accountability

Nov 17, 2022

MBA Research’s ethical principles video on accountability takes a deep dive into accountability, giving students an understanding of what the principle means, its supporting traits, how it plays out in the real world, and how students can use it in their own lives.

Leadership

Summer Engagement Tips for Your Chapter

May 26, 2022

The summer months are great for relaxing and having fun, but what could be better than having fun while helping your chapter? These tips and tricks can help your chapter members connect more, prep your chapter for next year, and have fun all at the same time!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: The Role of Small Business on the Economy

May 23, 2022

You are to assume the role of a small business development officer with City Majestic Financial, a non-profit organization that helps business owners with growth and development. A client has asked you for information regarding economics and entrepreneurship.

College Success

I Graduated! What’s Next?

May 19, 2022

Did you recently graduate high school? Are you wondering how you can Get the Edge in the next stage of your life? Well, look no further! This is how you can bring DECA with you, even after graduating high school.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Soliciting Customers from Illness

May 16, 2022

You are to assume the role of director of operations for SickRX, a new mobile app that helps users determine the severity of symptoms and appropriate actions needed. The director of development has asked you to analyze an offer from a potential investor.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting Small Town Local Start-Ups

May 9, 2022

You are to assume the role of an investment team working at New Fund, an investment firm that specializes in venture capital located in a city of 4 million people. You will be meeting with the founder of the firm to discuss your plans to increase the number of start-ups coming from small towns.

Conferences

Download ICDC Certificates and Competitor Transcripts

May 4, 2022

Learn how to download certificates and competitive event transcripts from DECA's International Career Development Conference.

DECA News

DECA Earns Two Gold Circle Awards for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE

May 2, 2022

DECA Inc. earned recognition by ASAE with a 2022 Gold Circle Award in two categories: E-Magazine and Video. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership, and communications award.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Stopping Subscriber Cancellations

May 2, 2022

You are to assume the role of the director of sales at NowTV, a direct broadcast satellite television service provider. The senior vice president wants you to develop a special pricing promotion to offer current customers that request to cancel a popular premium cable network.

Career Insights

From Service Clerk to District Manager, the Walgreens Way

May 1, 2022

It was supposed to be a typical day in the life of then-teenager Mario Figueroa, a Walgreens district manager in the Chicago suburb of Buffalo Grove, IL.

Leadership

Real World 101: Critical Life Skills You Need to Know Now

May 1, 2022

How can you separate yourself from the two million other students who will graduate college with you? Every college graduate will have a degree, but not every graduate will be prepared for the world as it’s going to be. Learn how you can begin to differentiate yourself from the crowd now.

DECA News

DECA Announces the 2022-2023 Membership Theme: Get the Edge

Apr 27, 2022

In 2022-2023, DECA challenges you to get the edge. Whether in competition, college applications or your career search, DECA gives you an unmistakable competitive advantage to stand out and be a cut above the rest.

Partners

DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Partners for Their Longtime Support

Apr 26, 2022

Congratulations to these outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.

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Get Ready for Session Two of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game

Jan 7, 2025

Collegiate DECA members are invited to participate in the second session of the DECA Stock Market Game which kicks off on February 3, 2025.

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!

DECA News

Announcing the Collegiate DECA 2024-2025 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Jan 6, 2025

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

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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.

Conferences

Accelerate into Association Conference Season

Jan 1, 2025

As Collegiate DECA members begin the new year, members within chartered associations get ready to compete at their association conferences. Learn the important details on how to make the most of your association's Career Development Conference experience.

Compete

Preparing for Competition Season

Jan 1, 2025

As competition season approaches, dive into event samples, practice role-plays and make the most of DECA's sample exams to fine-tune your skills and master time management for the big day.

Chapter Strategy

Bridging the Gap: How to Connect with High School DECA Members

Jan 1, 2025

Collegiate DECA benefits from bringing new members to our organization and having high school seniors join us upon graduation. Here are a few ways to help promote our division and ways to connect with the high school division throughout the year.

Chapter Strategy

3 Steps to Build a System for Success in 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Success is about action. Reflect on who you are, build habits that align with your ambitions and take bold actions to create opportunities. No matter how small, every step moves you closer to your goals.

Compete

Foundational Skills for Competition

Jan 1, 2025

With district competition underway and association conferences approaching quickly, here are some essential skills for you to use during competition.

Chapter Strategy

Celebrating Career and Technical Education: Top Resources for CTE Month

Jan 1, 2025

It’s never too early to start advocating for Career and Technical Education (CTE). With CTE Month around the corner, you can maximize your impact using the resources in this article.