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Case Study of the Week: Market Research Needed for Wild Fair Amusement Park

Sep 20, 2021

You are the director of community relations for Jumbo Entertainment, a company that owns and operates two amusement parks.

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Teach Your Students About the Stock Market

Sep 16, 2021

The Stock Market Game is the perfect tool to help your students build a fundamental understanding of investing while providing them with real-world skills practice.

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Case Study of the Week: How to Best Invest Resources in a Successful Start-up

Sep 13, 2021

You are the partner of an entrepreneur that started Gleam, a mobile app that provides car washing services at customers’ homes or places of work. The entrepreneur is unsure how to best use the additional funding.

Career Insights

Gain Insight on the Latest Teen Consumer Trends

Sep 9, 2021

Piper Sandler partnered with DECA to publish a consumer pulse survey for the Fall 2021 back-to-school season. Check out the key findings and full results.

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Case Study of the Week: Promoting a High School Swim Team to Local Youth

Sep 6, 2021

You are to assume the role of a marketing consultant hired by the South Creek High School Swim Team. The athletic director has hired you to develop methods to promote the swim team to young swimmers at the South Creek Community Pool this summer.

College Success

School is in Session: Keys to College Success

Sep 1, 2021

Attending college can be the most exciting time of your life, but it comes with a unique set of challenges. Check out these three tips to make your transition easier.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Accounting Software Applications at Gator Guides, LLC

Aug 30, 2021

You are to assume the role of an accounting software consultant hired by Gator Guides, LLC, a swamp tour company. The owner wants you to prepare a chart of accounts as the initial software implementation project and also make recommendations related to accounting software applications.

Chapter Strategy

A Student's Guide to Starting a School-based Enterprise

Aug 30, 2021

School-based Enterprises take many forms, but no matter what product or service you sell, they're a great way to build management, supervision and leadership skills and raise funds for your chapter.

College Success

A Beginner’s Guide to Freshman Year of High School

Aug 26, 2021

DECA's North Atlantic Region Vice President shares three quick tips to help you make the most of your high school experience.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Creating a New On-Boarding Process

Aug 23, 2021

You are to assume the role of human resources specialist at Corbin & Associates, a financial consulting firm. The director of human resources has asked you to explore a new concept during the employee onboarding process.

Partners

Building a Pipeline of Future Hospitality Workers

Aug 23, 2021

Over the past year, recipients of the Marriott Foundation curriculum grants created many unique opportunities for students during a year filled with virtual instruction.

Chapter Strategy

Guide for Recruiting New Freshmen Members

Aug 11, 2021

As a new school year begins, the next class of leaders are waiting to find a place they belong. This guide is full of selling points and recruitment techniques that you can use to grow your chapter for years to come.

College Success

How to Effectively Pick a Study Abroad Program

Dec 16, 2021

Studying abroad can be the experience of a lifetime. Follow these five tips to effectively pick a study abroad program that's the best fit for you!

Career Insights

10 Business Trends to Watch for in 2022

Dec 15, 2021

The past year has gone by in the blink of an eye and 2022 will be here before we know it. That means it's time to brush up on the latest business trends to incorporate into your next DECA role-play or prepared event.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: An Auto Parts Store Wants to Engage with High School Students

Dec 13, 2021

You are to assume the role of marketing director for On Your Way Auto Parts, an automotive parts store with three locations. The owner of the business has asked you to determine how the stores can partner with local high schools to demonstrate social responsibility and receive a positive brand reputation.

DECA News

Life as a Collegiate DECA Executive Officer

Dec 13, 2021

The qualities needed to succeed as a DECA executive officer may vary from person to person. However, President Zac Spohn believes these are three of the most important.

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Lyman Hall DECA Gets in the Spirit

Dec 9, 2021

Lyman Hall DECA got involved in the town's fiftieth anniversary powderpuff game by making and marketing spirit buttons for students, staff and community members.

Spotlights

Naperville Central DECA Virtually Hosts Guest Speaker Jake Dunlap

Dec 9, 2021

Naperville Central DECA virtually hosted businessman and entrepreneur Jake Dunlap as he shared tips, tricks and experiences about the business world.

College Success

Maximizing Your Final Exams

Dec 8, 2021

It's the time of the year to test what you have learned throughout the semester... It's time to maximize your final exams! Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you prepare for and conquer the big day.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2021-2022 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Dec 6, 2021

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

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Unsecured Data in a Child's Teddy Bear

Dec 6, 2021

You are to assume the roles of director of customer relations and director of public relations for BuddyCloud, a company that manufactures and markets stuffed toys for children that have unique cloud-based technology. The president of the company has asked your team to analyze a recent security breach, determine how to proceed and write an official statement from the company.

College Success

How to Get Your Share of DECA Scholarships

Dec 6, 2021

With $200,000 in DECA scholarships available, it's important to master your application. Use these tips to help you get started!

Spotlights

UWEC DECA Hosts Halloween Social

Dec 4, 2021

On October 25, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire DECA hosted a Halloween social.

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Mayville State University DECA Finds Ways to Give Back During COVID-19

Dec 1, 2021

Mayville State University DECA finds ways to connect with the community through volunteering, even in the midst of a global pandemic.

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2016-2017 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

Feb 20, 2017

These teams are now eligible to participate in the Virtual Business Challenge in their designated category at the 2017 DECA ICDC.

DECA News

DECA's 2017 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 13, 2017

This year the project experienced a 13.5% increase in participation with 401 entries received.

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3 Quick Tips to Nail Your DECA Role-Play

Feb 9, 2017

With some competitions in full swing and many coming up in a month or less, many competitors are practicing and preparing for their role-play. Here are some pointers to brush up on that will help you nail your time in front of a judge.

DECA News

2016-2017 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 24, 2017

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2016-2017 Virtual Business Challenge.

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Collegiate DECA Competition Tips from the Pros

Jan 18, 2017

Everybody is getting excited for their local competitions and the International Career Development Conference in April. It’s also the time that people start asking what they need to do to be successful in the upcoming competitions, so I’ve gathered some tips from the pros.

DECA News

2016 #OwnYourFuture Chapter Campaign Winners

Jan 16, 2017

Congratulations to the #OwnYourFuture chapters that participated in this year's DECA Chapter Campaigns!

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First Time Competitors Survival Guide

Jan 5, 2017

Go and grab your DECA blazer and your nicest tie, because the competition season is upon us! Here’s a three-step guide to get you through your first competitive conference.

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3 Tips to Consider for Your Written Event Project

Jan 3, 2017

Although written events are long and hard to prepare for, the hard work definitely pays off in the end! Here are some tips to ace your written event in anticipation of #DECAICDC.

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4 Excellent Study Resources to Use for the DECA Exam

Nov 29, 2016

With district-level conferences approaching, it is important for members to start practicing for their exams. Here are some helpful resources that you can utilize as you work toward success!

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6 Easy Ways to Engage Your Audience for a Better Presentation

Oct 21, 2016

If you’ve ever been nervous in front of an audience, you’ll know how much of a difference it makes when you can get the crowd engaged right from the start.

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Why Is Your Competitive Event Exam So Important?

Oct 13, 2016

DECA competitions are coming up fast! How will you #OwnYourFuture and advance further in each competition? One factor that is often overlooked in DECA competitive event performance is the exam!

Chapter Strategy

10 Ways to Put the Unity in Your CommUNITY Service Campaign

Sep 30, 2016

Community service is an amazing experience that allows us to leave our mark on the world, but getting other high school students involved can sometimes be difficult. Here's how to make it happen!