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Chapter Strategy

Celebrating Spooky Season: DECA Style

Oct 1, 2023

Autumn vibes are officially in the air, which means it is time for some Halloween-themed chapter events! Here are some scary good tricks to treat your chapter this Halloween.

Chapter Strategy

Canva Craftsmanship: Elevate Your DECA Designs

Oct 1, 2023

Canva has become an essential companion for many seeking to enhance their digital presence and pursuits. Dive into the realm of creativity and impact with these 5 ways to use Canva for your DECA designs!

Conferences

Build your Brand at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip

Oct 1, 2023

The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Austin, Texas, is just around the corner. Now is the time to build your brand and boost your networking skills!

Chapter Strategy

Aligning Fundraising with Your Community’s Events

Oct 1, 2023

Aligning fundraising with your community's events can be a strategic way to raise funds while fostering a sense of togetherness and support among community members. Here are some steps to align fundraising with your community’s events effectively.

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.

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.

Compete

5 Ways to Improve Your Prepared Event

Oct 17, 2021

Written events can be difficult to master. What does a winning project look like? What kind of before-hand preparation is required?

Career Insights

Improving the Employee Experience

Oct 15, 2021

This year's Business Operations Research topic focuses on ways to improve the employee experience. We visited with Intuit, Men's Wearhouse and Marriott International to learn how they are charting a course for the future of their workplace culture based on their experiences from the past year.

Leadership

Rules to Live By: The Nature of Ethics

Oct 14, 2021

When you think of ethics, what comes to mind? Doing what people say you should do? Obeying the law? While these can both be part of ethical behavior, it takes a lot more than just listening to authority figures or doing what’s legal to be an ethical person.

Leadership

3 Ways to Handle Burnout

Oct 11, 2021

Have you ever experienced a case of burnout? If so, it can be a challenging experience. During the school year, we take on many responsibilities and may find it hard to balance work, academics and life with so much on our plate. It is important to find a way to take a break and rest–both physically and mentally–to avoid burnout.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Investing Money at a Bank

Oct 11, 2021

You are to assume the roles of the investment manager and investment specialist at Cross Town Bank. You will be meeting with a customer to discuss options for investing in order to earn a return.

Chapter Strategy

3 Ways to Celebrate a DECA Halloween

Oct 7, 2021

Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to spend the Halloween season than doing it DECA style! Here are three ways you can celebrate Halloween the DECA way.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Credit Card Ethics in the Workplace

Oct 4, 2021

You are to assume the roles of the human resources director and the operations director at Braxton Productions,. The president has asked you to determine if an employee’s actions are ethical, how to respond, and how to communicate any changes in processes to staff.

Compete

How to Best Prepare for Your Next Role-play

Oct 4, 2021

With competition season fast approaching, the number one thing on many competitors’ minds is the thought of how they can crush their role-play in front of their judges. Unfortunately, there is no magical hack to make your presentations better but these tips should definitely help!

Chapter Strategy

10 Things You May Not Know About DECA Direct Online

Oct 2, 2021

How well do you know DECA Direct Online? Check out these ten cool features to help you get the most out of the site.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Helping Teens with Financial Goals

Sep 27, 2021

You are to assume the role of a financial counselor that works with teenagers. You will be meeting with a client to discuss a personal spending plan that will help meet the client’s financial goals.

Chapter Strategy

3 Ways to Make New DECA Members Feel Welcome

Sep 27, 2021

Joining DECA can be a rewarding experience for members who decide to get involved. However, just because someone registers as a member, doesn’t mean they automatically start taking advantage of all that DECA has to offer.

Other

Your Guide to Exploring Austin During Collegiate DECA's Engage Conference

Sep 27, 2021

The Texas Collegiate DECA officers have put together a list of local favorites for Collegiate DECA members to check out while in Austin for Engage this November.

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DECA News

FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge 2021 Winners

Mar 5, 2021

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

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2020-2021 Leadership Passport Program Recipients

Mar 1, 2021

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients!

Career Insights

10 of the Most Influential Businesswomen of 2020

Mar 1, 2021

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we explore the top 10 most influential businesswomen from 2020.

Leadership

5 Business and Leadership Books That Should Be on Your List

Mar 1, 2021

Throughout my academic career, I have found that a good book is hard to beat. I can honestly say that certain books have even changed my life—everything from basic tasks such as how I make my bed, to greater things like the way I think and process information.

Chapter Strategy

3 Creative Ways to Recognize Your Chapter’s Competitive Event Finalists

Feb 28, 2021

Association conference season is in full swing and we all know what that means… it’s DECA Glass season! To take competitive event finalist recognition to the #NextLevel this year, we have to think outside of the box. Here are three ways that your chapter can get creative to do just that!

Chapter Strategy

Employee Appreciation Day Ideas for Your SBE

Feb 26, 2021

With Employee Appreciation Day approaching on March 5, 2021, there is no better time to commend the members who make your chapter’s School-based Enterprise possible! Keep reading for some creative ways to let them know their hard work is valued!

Spotlights

Coral Glades DECA Benefits Good Karma Pet Rescue

Feb 26, 2021

Coral Glades DECA members hosted a donation drive to collect supplies for the animal rescue organization, Good Karma Pet Rescue.

Career Insights

Maximizing a Telethon Moment for Brand Awareness, Partner Activation and Cause Raising

Feb 25, 2021

MDA shares a special look at how a moment like the MDA Telethon can help lift up a brand, bolster fundraising and cause raising, and the importance that partners like DECA play in the success of MDA’s mission.

DECA News

DECA's 2021 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Feb 22, 2021

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 recipients of DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award!

DECA News

DECA's 2021 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 8, 2021

Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2020-2021 Chapter Certification!

Career Insights

Super Bowl Ads: Is It Worth It?

Feb 1, 2021

The stage is set, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off in Super Bowl LV, hosted at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. But enough about the game already... It's time for the real excitement—the commercials!

Chapter Strategy

I <3 DECA (and Fundraising Too!)

Feb 1, 2021

As the season of love approaches, it is time to begin brainstorming creative ways to spread the DECA love! Continue reading to learn some fun ideas that will allow your members to feel the love this February while raising funds for your chapter!