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A World Beyond Imagination

Mar 17, 2020

The success of Disney’s parks is no accident. With over 170,000 employees and 12 parks around the world, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has consistently dominated the market while ensuring the ultimate customer experience. Here are the top five ways Disney Parks continue to rule the industry.

Compete

Sports and Entertainment Competition Tips from the Pros

Mar 17, 2020

DECA offers several sports and entertainment marketing competitive events for members to flex their skills. To help you prepare for your next competition, I gathered some insider knowledge from two previous SEM event competitors.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2019-2020

Mar 17, 2020

DECA is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $300,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Career Insights

Courtyard by Marriott Culminates Once-in-a-lifetime Celebration at Super Bowl LIV

Mar 17, 2020

Global Travel Program Marriott Bonvoy Offers Members Hundreds of Exclusive Moments Around Super Bowl LIV and the 2020 Pro Bowl.

DECA News

DECA's 2020 Advocacy Campaign Recipients

Mar 16, 2020

February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2020 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

DECA News

FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge 2020 Winners

Mar 6, 2020

DECA Inc. and the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) are excited to announce the winners of this year’s FIDM Challenge.

DECA News

DECA's 2020 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Mar 3, 2020

Congratulations to the 2019-2020 recipients of DECA's Emerging Leader Honor Award recognizing members who have been involved at the local, chartered association and DECA Inc. levels.

Leadership

5 Task Management Tips to Skyrocket Your Productivity

Feb 10, 2020

Task management is important because it helps you be more productive. Sure enough, when you’re more organized and spend a little time planning, you’re able to accomplish much more. Here are some of my favorite tips!

DECA News

2020-2021 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

Feb 10, 2020

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2020-2021 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC).

DECA News

2019-2020 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

Feb 10, 2020

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2019-2020 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) this spring in Nashville, Tennessee.

Chapter Strategy

Partner with Purpose: Developing Partnerships for a Stronger DECA

Feb 8, 2020

For your DECA chapter or association to thrive, it is valuable to find individuals or organizations that can help you achieve your mission and goals. Forming partnerships allows multiple groups to receive benefits while also contributing to the greater good of their respective markets.

DECA News

DECA's 2020 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 7, 2020

Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2020 Chapter Certification! The SBE Chapter Certification program continues to grow each year. This year the project experienced an 8% increase in participation with 560 entries received.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Giving Back on a Budget

Jan 17, 2022

You are to assume the role of the owner of Bellyful, a restaurant located in a city of 300,000 people. Your business partner has asked you to determine how the business can best give back to its community with limited financial resources.

Career Insights

6 Steps to Create an Integrated Marketing Campaign

Jan 15, 2022

With so much competition in the marketplace, brands need to do everything they can to stand out to their customers. An integrated marketing campaign is not only effective, but it can boost brand awareness, build loyalty, and improve revenue. Here are six tips for creating an integrated marketing campaign.

Career Insights

Advertising: Generating Ideas

Jan 15, 2022

Learn creative thinking skills through an ideation process. Explore simple, fun, creative thinking techniques designed that can be used to generate ideas for paintings, photography, films, animations, graphic design, sculptures, fabric design, fashion design, industrial design or any special creative interest.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: The Benefits of the Farmer's Market

Jan 10, 2022

You are to assume the role of the general manager of Café on the Square, a restaurant located in the town’s main square. The owner of the restaurant has asked you to determine how the restaurant can participate in a weekly farmer’s market.

Compete

How to Handle Competitive Event Feedback Like a Pro

Jan 4, 2022

Feedback is a key element of developing as an emerging leader and entrepreneur. Use these tips to turn feedback from districts into future competitive event success.

Leadership

How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

Jan 3, 2022

Looking back on years past, did you keep your New Year's resolutions? Do you even remember what they were? Here are some ways to keep your New Year’s resolutions all the way through 2022.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Successfully Marketing to Business Travelers

Jan 3, 2022

You are to assume the role of director of marketing for Upright Business Solutions, a company that manufactures and markets specialty desks and chairs for office space. The senior vice president wants you to create a marketing plan that will promote the company’s flagship products to business travelers.

DECA News

Top Collegiate DECA Moments to Look Forward to in the New Year

Jan 1, 2022

Through DECA’s competitive event series, scholarship program and educational conferences, members will have many opportunities to maximize their success. Check out what we have in store for the months ahead!

Career Insights

Jump-Start Your Career Today

Jan 1, 2022

The demand for rental housing is growing across the United States, and with that, the need for talented, hardworking and creative people to help build strong communities. Jump-start your residential property management career today.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Choices in Higher Education

Dec 27, 2021

You are to assume the role of an admissions counselor working at a local four-year public university. One of your job responsibilities is to meet with high school juniors and seniors that may apply for admission and discuss not only the university, but also the overall decision to attend a post-secondary institution.

Spotlights

Utah Collegiate DECA Hosts Fall Leadership Conference

Dec 20, 2021

Utah Collegiate DECA members attended their association's annual Fall Leadership Conference in November. Here are three key takeaways that members gained by participating.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: How to Minimize but Not Eliminate Housekeeping Services

Dec 20, 2021

You are to assume the roles of the director of housekeeping services and the director of guest services for Hotel Labree. The general manager has asked you to determine how the hotel can implement guest personalized housekeeping services.

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Conferences

Unlock Career Paths with Engage EduTOURS

Sep 23, 2024

CDECA’s Engage challenges members to understand their career interests, skills and experiences. During the conference, members have the opportunity to attend an EduTOUR of a thriving Minneapolis business.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Sell out?

Sep 23, 2024

Step into the role of the general manager for Vinyl Spin, an independently owned record shop that sells new and used vinyl records. The owner wants you to weigh the pros and cons of being an exclusive sales outlet for a new vinyl album.

College Success

Boost Your Scholarship Chances with DECA

Sep 20, 2024

Whether you are submitting an application for a scholarship this year or want to gain some better insight for applying for future scholarships, check out this article to learn how to leverage your DECA involvement to stand out.

College Success

Get Recognized with a DECA Inc. Scholarship

Sep 17, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that DECA's scholarship program for 2024-2025 is now open to submit applications! This is your chance to earn financial support for your education while being recognized for your achievements.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting an After-Hours Daycare

Sep 16, 2024

Step into the roles of the owners of Twilight Childcare. An investor in the business has asked your team to develop a plan to promote the new business to targeted markets.

Compete

2024-2025 District-Level Competitive Event Instructional Areas Announced

Sep 13, 2024

Get ready for competition season! Each year DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each of the district-level scenarios to help advisors and members prepare for district competitions more effectively.

Spotlights

Be The One to Advocate With DECA

Sep 12, 2024

In this article, Chase with Newton DECA outlines several ways to advocate and BE THE ONE with DECA based on what he learned at the Georgia DECA WorkWinWow Officer Training Conference.

Chapter Strategy

Celebrate DECA SBE Week 2024

Sep 12, 2024

This year's #DECASBEWeek takes place from September 30 to October 4. Show off your school-based enterprise by sharing photos or videos corresponding to each daily theme.

Conferences

Join the Western Region for WRLC in Bellevue

Sep 9, 2024

The Western Region is thrilled to welcome DECA members to the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 WRLC in Bellevue, WA. Members are encouraged to take this opportunity to reach infinity and beyond, pushing limits and fostering personal growth.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Correcting Journal Errors

Sep 9, 2024

Step into the role of the senior accountant at Monaco Company. The manager of the company wants you to correct journal entries and errors made in your absence.

Compete

Be The One with DECA's Corporate Challenges

Sep 5, 2024

DECA Challenges provide members opportunities to demonstrate the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom through innovative challenges in partnership with several corporate partners.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Staff Communication

Sep 2, 2024

Step into the role of a front desk employee at Grand Grocery Distribution Center, a large distribution center for a regional grocery store. The manager asked you to communicate a change in policy to all staff.