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Case Study of the Week: Generational Inclusion in the Workplace

Jan 29, 2024

Step into the role of the director of human resources at the regional headquarters of First Trust Bank. The vice president wants your input on improving organizational culture and development with a team that includes four generations.

Conferences

Learn from the Pros at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference

Jan 26, 2024

The crowd-pleasing speakers at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference bring a rush of adrenaline to the sports and entertainment marketing fields. 

Career Insights

7 Retail Industry Predictions for 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence’s influence continues to grow, consumers demand sustainable actions and the customer experience remains more important than ever.

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.

Chapter Strategy

Writing Does Wonders: How to Write an Effective CTE Advocacy Letter

Feb 13, 2025

Advocating for CTE benefits future students and helps ensure that programs like DECA can continue to shape tomorrow’s industry leaders. Check out this step-by-step guide and sample template to help you create a persuasive CTE advocacy letter.

DECA News

Spread the Love with DECA Valentines

Feb 13, 2025

To let your #DECAbestie or #DECAcrush know how much they mean to you, DECA has created valentines for you to share with your friends on February 14.

Spotlights

How DECA Shaped My Success as a Chemical Engineering Student

Feb 12, 2025

DECA gave me the skills to stand out in engineering. The ability to present ideas, collaborate effectively and think strategically has set me apart in a competitive field, proving that business and engineering go hand in hand.

Spotlights

Optimizing Collegiate DECA's Value to Members

Feb 12, 2025

By evolving with the business landscape, fostering mentorships and bridging the gap between DECA and corporations, we can maximize opportunities for our members and solidify DECA’s impact in the professional world.

Spotlights

JWU DECA Gives Back: Serving the Providence Community

Feb 12, 2025

This year, JWU DECA has been committed to positively impacting the Providence community through various service initiatives. Through these efforts, we strive to make a meaningful difference beyond the classroom.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Identifying Banking Risks

Feb 10, 2025

Step into the role of the risk management manager for Big Bank, a global company that offers traditional banking services including checking, savings, investments, online banking, loans, credit cards and more.

Conferences

Collegiate DECA ICDC: Things to Do in San Francisco

Feb 3, 2025

The ultimate end of the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA membership year leads us to the city by the bay in this unique conference setting. In this article, learn more about the city, known for its fun attractions, unique dining amenities and exciting sights.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Can a Volunteer be Fired?

Feb 3, 2025

Step into the role of the marketing specialist for Go Burger, a quick serve restaurant chain featuring burgers and chicken sandwiches. The director of marketing wants you to create a promotion introducing the chain’s new vegan menu.

Chapter Strategy

Advocating for Collegiate DECA: Part 2

Feb 1, 2025

In this two-part series, we explore techniques to ensure awareness and continued support for our division. This article explores ways to expand your reach, including engaging with policymakers and leveraging resources to amplify your voice.

Chapter Strategy

Advocating for Collegiate DECA: Part 1

Feb 1, 2025

In this two-part series, we explore techniques to ensure awareness and continued support for our division. This article will focus on local advocacy options and how individuals in your network can help expand your chapter’s reach.

Chapter Strategy

The Diversity of DECA with Emerging Leaders

Feb 1, 2025

As an organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs, DECA is also known for being diverse in career studies and backgrounds. Hear from three students on how they value diversity within a community.

Career Insights

Exploring Funding Options for Entrepreneurs

Feb 1, 2025

As an aspiring entrepreneur and a DECA member, understanding the various funding options available can help you bring your vision to life and set you apart in your competitive events and professional endeavors.

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Career Insights

Your Ultimate Guide to Career Fair Success

Oct 1, 2023

Nervous about attending your university’s career fair this year and landing an internship or job? Here are the 6 Key Steps to preparing for Career Fair success and landing endless opportunities with the companies you meet!

Chapter Strategy

One Diamond: September 2023

Sep 29, 2023

Check out what you missed on the September 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Preventing Identity Theft

Sep 25, 2023

Step into the role of a financial resource consultant. Your young client is nervous about identity theft and has asked you how identity thieves obtain personal information to steal identities, actions the client can take to protect their personal information and steps to take to safely manage finances using mobile technology.

Career Insights

NRF Opportunities for Collegiate DECA Members

Sep 18, 2023

Prepare for your retail career with the National Retail Federation Foundation with these virtual events and scholarship opportunities.

College Success

Scholarship Applications 101

Sep 18, 2023

As you begin your scholarship profile and applications, it’s important to remember application requirements, important information and tips for submissions. Scholarships are due January 12, 2024!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Risks vs Benefits of Drive-thrus

Sep 18, 2023

Step into the role of the director of operations for Shake-A-Palooza, a chain of quick service restaurants. The president of Shake-A-Palooza wants to understand how adding drive-thrus to the 20 new locations could benefit the location, sales and the customers.

Compete

Top 5 Tips for Prepared Events

Sep 15, 2023

DECA's prepared events require a written project and a prepared presentation, and some require participants to take a career cluster exam. As you begin working on your prepared event for the year, check out these five tips to help you throughout the process!

Compete

2023-2024 District-Level Competitive Event Instructional Areas Announced

Sep 14, 2023

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.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Successful Channels for Size Inclusion

Sep 11, 2023

Step into the role of the merchandising manager for Hot Shot, an apparel chain that targets Gen Z and young Millennial females. The vice president wants you to choose a distribution plan for a new product line.

Chapter Strategy

The Women's World Cup: How Growth Stems from Consistency

Sep 5, 2023

This article highlights the history and growth of both the Women’s World Cup tournament and the High School Division of DECA to show how growth stems from consistency.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Should C-Suite Be on Social Media?

Sep 4, 2023

Step into the role of the director of human resources at the Organization of Travel Agents, an organization that educates, promotes and lobbies for travel agents across the nation. The executive director wants you to analyze whether the executive director should have a professional presence on social media.

Chapter Strategy

3 Reasons to Attend One DECA Calls

Sep 1, 2023

One DECA Calls provide students opportunities to connect with a global community, gain comprehensive insights into DECA's mission and cultivate essential leadership skills for a successful future.