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Quick Guide to Virtual Chapter Meetings
Virtual meeting platforms have become a prominent form of communication between family, friends and businesses and many of these tools are here to stay. Being prepared to host or participate in a virtual meeting will allow you to stand out and make a great impression.
3 Fundraising Ideas for Fall
It seems that in every facet of DECA, fundraising is a necessity. During these unique times, it's important to innovate to ensure your chapter can participate in events and remain secure for the future. Here are three virtual fundraisers to try this fall.
10 Tips for Your Social Media and How to Apply It to Your SBE
Social media has become an essential tool in business. It is how businesses are building their brand and their online communities. The root goal behind why businesses build their online presence? The main goal is to make sales and build a customer base. So how do you get started to apply this to your own business or school-based enterprise? Here are 10 tips to get you started.
Video Call Tips and Tricks
Practically overnight, video calls have become a new societal norm. This guide will provide you with a few tips and useful tricks to help improve your online learning or telecommuting experience.
Take Your Community Service to the Next Level with Lead4Change
The Lead4Change Leadership programs offer numerous benefits for students. An independent research study found that participating in Lead4Change contributed to significant growth in areas such as leadership skills (60% of students improved), respect for others (54%) and ambition and innovation (53%). Teachers can have equally transformative experiences.
A Quick Guide to Understanding Servant Leadership
The concept of leadership has been around since the days of Aristotle and Plato and has evolved countless times throughout the centuries. But in 1970, a new theory emerged. Developed by Robert Greenleaf, servant leadership is the idea that empowered leaders serve their followers and to enable them to live and work to their full potential.
The Ethics of Leadership
Ethical leaders exist in all walks of life. They are the individuals who step forward when crises occur, come to the rescue of others and generally do what's right—no matter what. Anyone can talk the talk, but can they walk the walk? In today's high-visibility, social world, more people are taking note of leaders’ behavior and holding them accountable.
DECA Direct Magazine: Next Level Leadership
A new school year brings new chances to elevate your leadership to the next level. Discover fresh ideas to enhance your chapter and become a leader worth following in your school, community and beyond.
The Next Level is Inclusion
It has never been more important for emerging leaders to be characterized by teamwork, innovation, competency and integrity. Fortunately, those are the valued characteristics of DECA’s student leaders. What if this moment needs you and the unique values that drive your leadership?
Top Tips for Socially-distant Membership Recruitment
Building your chapter’s membership is one of the most important ways to set it up for success in the new school year. But what are the best ways to recruit within the “new normal” of more virtual interactions and less in-person activities? Learn how to recruit new members the socially-distant way with these top tips.
The Power of the Diamond
Throughout your DECA career, you’ll wear the blazer, throw up a DECA diamond symbol and add lots of blue to your wardrobe. You will also undoubtedly hear DECA’s core values and mission statement more times than you can count. But have you ever stopped to think about what they really mean?
Cultivate Your Chapter’s Culture
2020 is a year that has changed all of our lives. If your DECA chapter has experienced a decline in recent months, struggling to cope with virtual meetings and maintain engagement, your chapter culture may need a boost.
I Graduated! What’s Next?
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: Soliciting Customers from Illness
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: Promoting Small Town Local Start-Ups
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.
Download ICDC Certificates and Competitor Transcripts
Learn how to download certificates and competitive event transcripts from DECA's International Career Development Conference.
DECA Earns Two Gold Circle Awards for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE
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: Stopping Subscriber Cancellations
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.
From Service Clerk to District Manager, the Walgreens Way
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.
Real World 101: Critical Life Skills You Need to Know Now
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 Announces the 2022-2023 Membership Theme: Get the Edge
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.
DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Partners for Their Longtime Support
Congratulations to these outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.
DECA Inc. Honors 2020-2022 Outstanding Service Award Recipients
DECA Inc. congratulates three recipients of the Outstanding Service Award, one of DECA’s most prestigious recognitions.
DECA Honors Advisors for 40-55 Years of Service
The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.
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DECA ICDC: Beyond Competition
DECA ICDC 2025, hosted in the Sunshine State, offers much more than competition. Get ready to BE THE ONE by participating in opportunities such as the Emerging Leaders Series, College and Career Exhibits, pin trading and more.
Making the Right Choice: Narrowing your College Options with Confidence
As college decisions roll in, it becomes time to make a final decision based on where your academic future will take you. Here are some points to consider when making your difficult college decision.
Announcing the 2025 NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge.
Compete to Win $2,000 in the Collegiate DECA Sales Challenge
Showcase your world-class selling abilities in the Collegiate DECA Sales Challenge. Sponsored by Enterprise Rentals, the challenge is open to all members attending the 2025 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference.
Congratulations to the Adobe Food Truck Challenge 2024-2025 Winners
Adobe and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Adobe Food Truck Challenge!
Case Study of the Week: Methods to Market Safety
Step into the role of the regional manager for Rental Car Academy. The regional vice president wants you to determine how to best market an optional yet important new service only for customers in the region.
Finance Cluster Exam Tips
Are you competing in a finance event? If so, you will need to take the Finance Cluster Exam. Some tips for doing well include avoiding getting stuck on questions, using background knowledge, using the process of elimination, studying key terms, and taking practice tests.
Crucial Content: The Value of a Strong Social Media Presence
With CTE month here again, advocacy is at the forefront of many DECA members’ minds. February’s advocacy activities are undoubtedly positive, but advocacy should be prioritized all year, and perhaps the easiest way to do so is to have a strong social media presence on a chapter level.
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Ace Your Case Study
Are you looking for ways to improve your case study before Collegiate DECA ICDC? Check out this step-by-step guide to learn how to ace your case study!
Make a Muscle with MDA this March
Are you looking to get more involved with MDA? Apply your leadership and entrepreneurial skills by participating in the 2025 MDA Shamrock Pinup Cause Raiser and impact families around the country.
Advocacy Day with Washington DECA
Recently, Washington DECA visited state representatives and senators alongside seven other CTSOs. We met with legislators to explain the personal impact of DECA and CTE on their lives and discuss issues about our specific geographical areas.
Case Study of the Week: Forming Strategic Relationships
Step into the role of the owner of Pet Slumber Party, a kennel that boards dogs and cats. Your business partner feels the business would benefit from supporting a local non-profit and wants your ideas on how to establish a relationship with a neighbor.
