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Preparing for a Successful School Year
To ensure a successful and fulfilling year, members need to start off on the right foot and make the most of their time. Prepare for the school year with clear goals, improved skills and an edge in DECA competitions.
2023 Emerging Leaders Summit Recap
DECA’s 2023 Emerging Leadership Summit helped leaders network and learn crucial skills in teamwork, public speaking, etiquette and so much more. In this article, hear from leaders on their favorite parts of ELS!
Fundraising with Flair: 5 Ways to Fundraise for Your Chapter
If you are looking for new ideas to procure funds and support your chapter’s needs, this article is for you! By implementing five creative ways to fundraise with flair, your DECA chapter can raise funds while having fun and connecting with your community.
A How-to for Membership Recruitment
This article explores a list of items and tactics to help successfully recruit and retain membership. With a heavy emphasis on consistency, members and chapters will successfully recruit members and bring more attention to our organization.
Backstage Pass to Glass
Experience the difference in your competitive events results by trying this four-step technique to ensure you get on the 2024 ICDC stage in Anaheim and bring home DECA glass!
The Priority of Preparation: Developing Your Program of Leadership
Developing your chapter’s Program of Leadership (POL) is crucial in setting your year up for success. The priority of preparation can set this year’s tone for your chapter by building a strong team dynamic, setting SMART goals and establishing accountability.
A Chapter Presidents Roadmap to Success
Unlock the secrets to a successful term as a chapter president. Follow this roadmap to achieve your goals, build strong connections and lead your team to greatness. Get started now and experience the difference!
Download the 2023-2024 DECA Guide
The DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, access competitive event guidelines and so much more!
Congratulations to the Members Earning DECA's School-based Enterprise Individual Certification
Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!
Incorporating Pride into Your Leadership Style
By incorporating the principles of pride into your leadership style, you can cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. In honor of Pride month, we’ll explore the five key parts of pride to help you become a more LGBTQ+ inclusive leader!
Taylor Swift Would Love ELS
DECA ELS teaches members how to shimmer like a jewel, polish their leadership knowledge and skills, and create long-lasting connections and friendships. We all love and have seen our DECA blue, “just think of the fun things we could do” in Tysons!
Building Tomorrow's Leaders: A Look Into Incoming Member Recruitment
Recruiting new members is key to building a strong foundation for your chapter and association. By taking the time to promote DECA and by connecting with teachers and other stakeholders, you can help ensure that your chapter continues to thrive for years to come.
Writing Does Wonders: How to Write an Effective CTE Advocacy Letter
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.
Spread the Love with DECA Valentines
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.
How DECA Shaped My Success as a Chemical Engineering Student
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.
Optimizing Collegiate DECA's Value to Members
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.
JWU DECA Gives Back: Serving the Providence Community
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: Identifying Banking Risks
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.
Collegiate DECA ICDC: Things to Do in San Francisco
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: Can a Volunteer be Fired?
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.
Advocating for Collegiate DECA: Part 2
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.
Advocating for Collegiate DECA: Part 1
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.
The Diversity of DECA with Emerging Leaders
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.
Exploring Funding Options for Entrepreneurs
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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Case Study of the Week: Recruiting Teens for Summer Jobs
Step into the role of human resources manager for Boardwalk Eats, a restaurant chain with 15 locations, all on popular coastlines. The owner of the chain has asked you for advice on how to best market employment opportunities to teenagers.
10 Business, Marketing and Hospitality Trends to Watch in 2023
Are you looking to get the edge in your next DECA role-play? Brush up on the top business, marketing and hospitality trends that companies will be watching in 2023.
Workshops for the Leaders of Tomorrow
Want to learn how your DECA Chapter can prepare your members for their future careers by expanding upon their personal and professional skills? Read about Cypress Bay High School’s Career Development Project and how they prepare emerging leaders at the bay!
Five Ways to Survive Mid-Term Season
When mid-term exams are mixed with the mid-year slump, it tends to create problems regarding productivity and motivation, while also experiencing burnout. Here are five easy ways to help you survive the mid-term season!
Be Consistent with Core Values
The "Be Consistent with Core Values" episode features Steve Holmes, the Non-Executive Chairman of Wyndham Worldwide & Wyndham Destinations.
Case Study of the Week: Declaring Dividends
Step into the role of the controller of a publicly traded company called, Textron, Inc. The vice president of finance will be presenting information to the board of directors and needs your input.
SCCC DECA Attends the New York Experience Conference
Students from SCCC DECA attended DECA's New York Experience for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to New York City. The trip was full of exciting learning experiences about different aspects of marketing, business, entrepreneurship, hospitality, and finance.
POB DECA Is Stronger Together
One amazing aspect of DECA is supporting causes that positively impact the community and change the course of people's lives. Throughout the month of October POB DECA partnered with Stacy's Warriors, a local breast cancer charity, to raise over $9,000.
DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Industry Trends
College and career partners discuss the current and future industry forecasts as well as trends that are changing the landscape.
DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: College + Career Readiness
College and career partners discuss how we can master the DECA member experience by aligning with workforce needs, delivering real industry experience and developing skills necessary for college and career success.
DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Fueling the Talent Pipeline
College and career partners discuss how DECA and industry partners can work with educators to build a successful talent pipeline and utilize DECA members to fill voids within the workplace.
DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Making a Difference
College and career partners worked to translate key findings into actionable objectives to continue the conversation and increase industry involvement with DECA.
