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Introducing the DECA ICDC 2024 Keynote Speaker
DECA is pleased to announce that Kido Okeleke, will deliver the keynote during the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Sessions.
Stukent Social Media Simternship Challenge 2024 Winners Announced
Over 1,600 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Simternship Challenge. Participants tested their social media marketing skills by managing a $5,000 weekly budget in simulated ad dollars for a fictitious company.
DECA ICDC: Experience the Jabbawockeez at Grand Opening Session
Prepare to be amazed by America's true best dance crew, the Jabbawockeez, during the Grand Opening Sessions on Saturday night of DECA ICDC in Anaheim, CA.
DECA's 2024 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced
February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2024 DECA Advocacy Campaign.
Cape Henlopen DECA Hits Jackpot with Game Show
The Cape Henlopen DECA Officers worked diligently for the past nine months to create a fundraising game show experience like “The Price is Right!” The fundraising expectations were far exceeded as they raised money for DECA ICDC.
Case Study of the Week: Ethical Awards in Travel and Tourism
Step into the role of the director of brand experience for Reservation.com, an online travel agency. The vice president wants you to analyze an ethical situation involving top partners and make a recommendation.
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Congratulations to the Top Teams in the 2024 MDA Disability is Diversity Challenge
DECA and MDA are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Disability is Diversity Challenge. During this challenge, students created a focused presentation that highlighted the obstacles and experiences of navigating an educational environment with differing abilities.
Congratulations to the 2024 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners
DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.
Case Study of the Week: Security and Information Privacy in Healthcare
Step into the role of an employee at Graham Healthcare, a healthcare and insurance company. A co-worker has asked to explain why security and information privacy are important in operations.
Celebrating Women's History Month
Happy Women's History Month! Read here to learn about the Women in Business who inspire your 2023-2024 High School Executive Officer team.
What Can I Do with DECA Since I’m Not Going to ICDC?
In the spring, there are two sets of DECA students: one preparing for the last leg of the competition and the other preparing to start their new DECA season, but we need guidance on how. If you are the latter, keep reading to learn how to maximize your time for DECA.
How To Sell Yourself
The marketing process often revolves around how to sell a good or service most effectively. But have you ever attempted to apply these tactics to yourself? Keep reading to discover what it means to build your personal brand - and how to sell it to anyone.
Rules to Live By: The Nature of Ethics
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.
3 Ways to Handle Burnout
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: Investing Money at a Bank
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.
3 Ways to Celebrate a DECA Halloween
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: Credit Card Ethics in the Workplace
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.
How to Best Prepare for Your Next Role-play
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!
10 Things You May Not Know About DECA Direct Online
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: Helping Teens with Financial Goals
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.
3 Ways to Make New DECA Members Feel Welcome
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.
Your Guide to Exploring Austin During Collegiate DECA's Engage Conference
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.
3 Ways to Sharpen Your Leadership Decision-making Skills
Have you recently taken on a new leadership position? While many perks come with the role, more responsibility often means increased pressure to make the best possible decisions.
Case Study of the Week: Market Research Needed for Wild Fair Amusement Park
You are the director of community relations for Jumbo Entertainment, a company that owns and operates two amusement parks.
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De-stress for Success
Life will always throw challenges your way, but the biggest challenges present opportunities for the greatest rewards. So, what’s the best way to manage stress? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, here are some of the ways that work best for me.
Stress to Success: How to Use "Good Stress" to Succeed in Competition
Stress is often perceived as a negative experience, but the right kind of stress can actually fuel your success in competition and beyond. Read on to learn about "good stress", how to distinguish it from the bad and ways you can harness it to take your competitive edge to the next level!
Work Out the Stress
Today’s teens pack a lot into their busy schedules, which has caused stress levels and anxiety to increase in recent years. D’Andre Vasquez, DECA’s 2019-2020 High School Division President, discusses how he handles the stress in his life and how you can too!
How to Fight Off Zoom Fatigue
Whether it’s trying to combat Zoom fatigue or attempting to deal with the strain and stress that comes from staring at a screen all day, here are three tips to help you de-stress in an age of virtual living.
Take the Stress Out of DECA Scholarship Applications
Each year, DECA awards over $200,000 in scholarships to deserving high school and college members. Here are five tips to help take the stress out of applying for DECA scholarships.
5 Tips to Take Your Productivity to the #NextLevel
Schoolwork, volunteering, extracurricular activities, DECA... can you really do it all without endless all-nighters? We think so! Check out five of our favorite ways to level-up your schedules, to-do lists and priorities for peak productivity.
Managing Stress as a Small Business Owner
After six years as a small business owner and entrepreneur, I’ve adapted a few habits and philosophies that have helped me along the way. Here’s what I’ve learned.
Good Stress, Bad Stress: Find Your Sweet Spot
We all experience stress on a daily basis, but the amount we experience depends on how well we cope with the various stressors in our lives. Here are a few tips to help you identify good versus bad stress and find the perfect balance.
2020 DECA Pumpkin Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of DECA's Annual Pumpkin Contest! This year's contest had a record-shattering 530+ submissions from members all across the DECA world. The selection process was not easy, but the members have voted and we are excited to announce the top three winners in each category!
November is Native American History Month
November is National Native American History Month. Here are three ways that you can celebrate.
Virtual College Search Tips for Finding Your Dream School
Whether you are doing initial research and creating your list of potential colleges or you are a senior getting ready to apply, this guide will help you find useful resources to aid you in your college application and decision process.
Top Tips to Stay on Top of Your To-Do List
Are you struggling to stay focused and get your work done? If the answer is "yes," then you are in the right place! Read on for five tips to help you stay on top of your to-do list during the school year.
