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DECA SEM Spotlight: Meet Jasmine Forrestal

Feb 8, 2023

This past week, 800 DECA members gathered in Orlando, Florida, for the 2023 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference. In this article, learn more about Jasmine, a standout attendee at this year's conference.

Conferences

A Look Back at DECA's Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference

Feb 6, 2023

The Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference in Orlando, Florida, has wrapped up and members have gained new knowledge to propel their careers while having fun and making new memories. Here’s a recap of what we learned and what entertainment to expect when you head to ICDC in April.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Adding Less Expensive Options at the Food Truck

Feb 6, 2023

Step into the role of an entrepreneur that owns three food trucks in a busy city of 300,000 people. The food truck business, Wing Love, sells chicken wings, French fries and cold beverages. The food trucks are placed in three busy neighborhoods: a college campus, a large park in the center of downtown and a mid-town neighborhood full of both households and businesses. 

Chapter Strategy

The Essential Guide for Virtual Advocacy

Feb 1, 2023

Advocacy is an important tool for creating change and making your voice heard. In recent years, virtual advocacy has become a powerful way for people to make an impact from school or home. Use these tips to help you get started.

College Success

10 Top Questions to Ask on Your College Tour

Feb 1, 2023

If you’re in college-search mode, it can be exciting to book a campus tour and see where you might spend four years of your life. So you won’t get stuck on what questions to ask, here are ten questions for you to keep in mind when you go on your college tours.

Chapter Strategy

Unique Ways to Complete the Advocacy Campaign

Feb 1, 2023

February is CTE Month, meaning DECA members are out in the community, making it known how important Career Technical Student Organizations, or CTSOs, truly are! Chapters can complete the Advocacy Campaign before March 1st and show off DECA’s impact! Here are a few ways to stand out when completing the campaign.

Conferences

Social Media at DECA Conferences: Do’s and Don’t’s

Jan 30, 2023

This conference season, don't forget to collaborate, create and connect with the DECA community. As you prepare, check out these five tips to remember as you pull out all the stops for social media shots this Spring.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Positive Working Relationships While Restructuring

Jan 30, 2023

Step into the role of the director of human resources at Ideal Technologies, a technology consulting firm with 100 employees. The president of the company has notified you of the upcoming restructuring of the company and wants you to suggest methods to prevent issues that may arise when the restructuring is announced. 

DECA News

Running for a Leadership Position

Jan 27, 2023

Leadership in DECA is an incredible opportunity that allows you to travel, connect and make a difference for years to come. However, it takes courage to be able to prove to both peers and strangers that you are the right person for the position. Whether it’s chapter, association or even executive office, here are the 3 top campaigning tips!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Dealing with Online Scams in the Travel Industry

Jan 23, 2023

Step into the role of the chief communications officer and director of customer relations for Journey, a travel booking website that provides airline and train ticketing, car rental services, and other travel needs. The CEO of the company wants you to develop a plan that will communicate a customer service scam to customers and Journey employees.

Chapter Strategy

Celebrating CTE® Month from Home

Jan 20, 2023

This February, celebrate your CTE experiences and invite others to join the fun with these four tips on bringing awareness to all the excellent CTE opportunities awaiting.

Compete

Standout Creatively in Prepared Events

Jan 19, 2023

Top-tier DECA competitors know to hit all the competition event indicators, but it’s those little touches that elevate a well-prepared presentation to a DECA glass-winning presentation. Color, typography, layout and that perfect personal touch are your secret weapons.

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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Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Adding Live-streaming as a Sales Channel

Jan 22, 2024

Step into the role of the owner of Ornamental, a small business that creates indoor and outdoor decorations. Your business partner wants you to add another sales channel and you must explain livestream shopping and how adding it would benefit the company.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: January 2024

Jan 18, 2024

Check out what you missed on the January 2024 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Spotlights

That is SO Fetch with Georgia DECA

Jan 17, 2024

Throughout your life, there will always be Mean Girls. Use this interactive and engaging workshop by the Georgia DECA team to teach members how to deal with the Reginas, the Karens, and the ins and outs of conflict resolution, all while maintaining a positive personal brand.

Spotlights

Using Your DECA Chapter to Spread Awareness

Jan 17, 2024

Learn about new and interesting ways to involve your DECA chapter in creative and inspiring community awareness efforts through Cypress Bay's Community Awareness Project, Project HOPE!

Spotlights

Skillful Solutions

Jan 16, 2024

This video will teach the skills shown to be most needed when entering the workforce: Soft Skills. Find out what they are and why they matter and learn tips for the workplace, for school and for life.

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA at the Bell Challenge 2023-2024 Winners

Jan 16, 2024

BusinessU and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the DECA at the Bell Challenge for 2023-2024!

Chapter Strategy

The Importance of Advocating for CTE and DECA

Jan 16, 2024

Each February, students and advisors raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month®. Learn how to get involved and earn recognition through DECA’s Advocacy Campaign!

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2023-2024 Winners

Jan 16, 2024

Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2023-2024!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Justifiable Loans

Jan 15, 2024

Step into the role of a loan officer at Trust Bank. A customer has asked you to explain why certain loans are justifiable and others are not.

College Success

Choosing Your College: A Guide Beyond Rankings 

Jan 15, 2024

The quest for the ideal university surpasses surface-level criteria. Reflect on your academic, personal and professional goals, and prioritize experiences that resonate with your vision for the future.

Spotlights

Merging Community Service with Networking

Jan 11, 2024

At the annual Michigan Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference, MI Collegiate DECA merged community service with networking by participating in a tie blanket craft with glowing reviews post-conference.

Spotlights

From DECA Challenge to Changemakers: Angels Among Us

Jan 11, 2024

Inspired by a DECA challenge, a group of Lebanon Trail DECA students transformed their marketing skills into a force for good, founding 'Angels Among Us.' Fueled by a passion to make a difference, these young changemakers are creating waves of change in the DECA community.