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Powering Up for The New Year

Jan 1, 2024

Acquiring power skills can alter the trajectory of your high school years and your subsequent collegiate experience and professional life. Prepare to enter your ‘power’ era—by honing the skills to get there.

Spotlights

Community Involvement During the Holiday Season

Dec 26, 2023

One of the best things to do during the holiday season is to help others in your community. See how Edmond North DECA organizes a school-wide project that helps families during the holiday season every year.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: An Ethical Partnership?

Dec 25, 2023

Step into the role of the director of partnerships at Body Positivity Society, a nonprofit organization that educates and promotes body positivity. The executive director wants you to analyze whether to accept a generous bid for partnership from a national apparel chain.

Spotlights

Expanding Your Chapter's Reach to Elementary Schools

Dec 21, 2023

Have you ever considered expanding the idea of "career readiness" to local elementary schools in your area? This innovative approach allows your chapter to engage with elementary schools in a creative way.

DECA News

Announcing DECA's 2023-2024 Chapter Campaign Winners

Dec 19, 2023

DECA members are experiencing the difference, with an impressive number of chapters completing their campaign goals. Congratulations to all the chapters that participated in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns!

Spotlights

Elevate Your DECA Written Event: 5 Tips to Make Your Presentation Unforgettable

Dec 18, 2023

As we get ready for another exciting year of DECA competition, written event preparation is in full swing! From document aesthetics to judge adaptation, learn how to level up your DECA written presentations to make a memorable impact.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Learn a Foreign Language Month

Dec 18, 2023

Step into the role of the marketing communications specialist for Speak Now, a subscription-based language learning app. The senior vice president wants you to create messaging that will inform the public that December is “Learn a Foreign Language Month” and persuade them to use Speak Now.

Career Insights

10 Trends to Watch in 2024

Dec 15, 2023

DECA members always look for ways to learn more throughout their DECA experience. As we enter the 2024 calendar year, dive into the projected top trends that companies and consumers think will take the world by storm.

Compete

DECA Competitive Events: Use of AI

Dec 14, 2023

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it can be a tremendous tool to help companies and organizations enhance their productivity and work. However, the use of generative AI also comes with significant caution and ethical considerations.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Reducing Elder Fraud

Dec 11, 2023

Step into the role of a member of the fraud prevention team at Journey Bank. The vice president of the bank wants you to recommend controls the bank can put in place to reduce elder fraud and precautions the elderly can take to avoid scams and fraud.

Spotlights

DECA Connect: Empowering Voices, Building Bridges and Cultivating Community

Dec 8, 2023

DECA Connect is more than a concept; it's a powerful stance toward success. Through communication, collaboration and active empowerment, DECA Connect serves as a pillar of inspiration in District 5's journey toward success.

Spotlights

Starting a DECA Chapter in a New Country: A Guide to Success

Dec 6, 2023

As the founder and president of the first-ever DECA chapter in India, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to start a DECA chapter in a new country. In this article, check out three ideas to remember throughout the process.

Spotlights

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.

Chapter Strategy

100 Ideas from Collegiate DECA's Engage Conference

Nov 30, 2021

Check out these 100 member-generated ideas and best practices to help boost your chapter's community involvement, competition preparation, fundraising strategies and member engagement.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2021 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners

Nov 30, 2021

Nearly 90 Collegiate DECA members participated in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition, sponsored by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters. Congratulations to the top three performers!

Career Insights

Explore Holiday Trends: Consumers Shop Sooner, Spend More

Nov 30, 2021

The National Retail Federation says this holiday season will have consumers shopping sooner and spending more – emphasizing the deep impact that retail has on the overall economy and highlighting the career opportunities in the industry.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Generational Marketing at Pottery Place

Nov 29, 2021

You are the owner of the small business Pottery Palace. Since the business opened one year ago, you have noticed that the majority of customers are females, age 25-55 years old. While you appreciate your customers, you feel that Pottery Palace is missing out on the large population of senior citizens in the area.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: A National Chain Makes Plans for a Rural Location

Nov 22, 2021

You are to assume the role of district operations manager for Go-Mart. The district vice president has asked you to determine which brand of Go-Mart retail store is best for a new rural location.

Career Insights

How to Craft a Stand-Out Cover Letter

Nov 22, 2021

A cover letter is an appetizer before the main course—your resume. Like any good appetizer, it gets you excited for what is coming next!

Career Insights

4 Essentials for Planning Your Future Career

Nov 22, 2021

Regardless of what field you want to pursue a career in, there are four essential elements that need to be part of your plan.

Career Insights

How to Land a Dream Career in the Apartment Industry

Nov 22, 2021

Don't roll the dice when it comes to discovering a dynamic and rewarding career! Once considered a best-kept career secret, DECA has helped increase awareness and promote the apartment industry as one that offers a “career of choice”, not of chance.

Spotlights

Minnesota DECA Is Back 2 Business

Nov 20, 2021

Minnesota DECA is "Back 2 Business" as they kicked off their first in-person conference at the beginning of November.

Chapter Strategy

Collaborating with Other Chapters

Nov 17, 2021

Learning to collaborate with others is a fundamental skill that is useful in both DECA and the real world. So why not start collaborating with other chapters? By partnering with others, chapters can increase their members' skills, share best practices and better prepare for competition.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Financial Planning for the Future

Nov 15, 2021

You are to assume the role of a financial counselor at Ready Financial Planning, a company that provides financial services for members of the community. A client has asked for your help in determining how to best act now to secure a financially sound future.

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DECA News

Thank You to DECA's 2021-2022 Advisors

May 2, 2022

It’s one of our favorite times of the year… Teacher Appreciation Week! From May 2-6, 2022, join us in celebrating the 5,300 DECA advisors who have worked to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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.

College Success

Surviving College Decision Day

Apr 27, 2022

College Decision Day is the most important day for many high school students: The day they’ll choose where they want to call “home” for the next four years and where they want to get a head start on a career with a college degree. If your head is spinning right now, don’t fret!

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.

DECA News

Army ROTC Awards Over $700,000 in Scholarships to DECA Members

Apr 26, 2022

Five DECA members are the recipients of over $700,000 in total scholarships from the Army ROTC.

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.

DECA News

DECA Inc. Honors 2020-2022 Outstanding Service Award Recipients

Apr 26, 2022

DECA Inc. congratulates three recipients of the Outstanding Service Award, one of DECA’s most prestigious recognitions.

DECA News

DECA Honors Advisors for 40-55 Years of Service

Apr 26, 2022

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.

DECA News

Meet the 2022-2023 DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 26, 2022

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2022-2023 DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

Conferences

DECA ICDC Grand Awards Session 2022

Apr 26, 2022

Watch the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Grand Awards Session, recorded live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.