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Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the following chapters selected to receive the VBC-DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
DECA Announces the 2021-2022 Membership Theme: Maximize Your Momentum
Take your DECA membership to the fullest and get ready to Maximize Your Momentum in 2021-2022.
Congratulations to the 2021 Ethical Leadership Chapter Challenge Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Ethical Leadership Chapter Challenge hosted during the 2021 Virtual International Career Development Conference!
Meet the 2021-2022 DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2021-2022 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.
Missouri Governor Visits Saline County Career Center DECA
The DECA Experience. A nice reminder of why DECA has so many opportunities for students, even during a pandemic.
DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 41st Semi-Annual Survey of More Than 7,000 U.S. Teens
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 41st semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 7,000 teens across 47 U.S. states with an average age of 16.1 years.
Congratulations to the 2021 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners
DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2021 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.
Army ROTC Awards Over $2.1 Million Scholarships to DECA Members
Eighteen DECA members are the recipients of over $2.1 million in scholarships from the Army ROTC.
2020-2021 IMPACT Program Winners Announced
The 2020-2021 IMPACT Program awards were announced during the Virtual DECA ICDC Association Officer Leadership Retreat to recognize top chartered association officer activities.
DECA Honors 2020-2021 Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations
DECA is proud to announce the chapters, associations and individuals who have earned high honors for serving an exceptional number of members, advisors, alumni and business partners.
DECA Honors Advisors for 40-45 Years of Service
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.
Top 10 MDA Fundraising DECA Chapters
DECA and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are excited to announce this year’s top fundraising DECA chapters.
Meet the 2021-2022 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2021-2022 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent Collegiate DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.
Collegiate DECA 2020-2021 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the following top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
DECA Honors Advisors for 40-45 Years of Service
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.
Meet Collegiate DECA's 2021-2022 Executive Officer Candidates
Meet the candidates hoping to serve as the leaders of Collegiate DECA for the 2021-2022 school year. You can learn more about the candidates on DECA Connect.
DECA Inc. Reaffirms Its Commitment to Continue to Stand against Racism, Hate and Bigotry of Any Kind.
In light of the ongoing violence and discrimination against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, DECA Inc. reaffirms its commitment to continue to stand against racism, hate and bigotry of any kind.
DECA Scholarship Recipients 2020-2021
DECA is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Case Study of the Week: Insurance Needs for New Professionals
You are to assume the role of an insurance agent. You will be meeting with a new client that wants to know more about different types of insurance that would be beneficial.
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
What do you think Shark Tank’s Lori Greiner, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Beats Electronics founder Dr. Dre have in common?
Getting that ‘A’ for any College Paper
Writing is one of the most important skills you’ll learn during your college career. You’ll write research papers, essays, short answers and so much more. Proper grammar, diverse sentence structures and organized paragraphs are vital to your success and will excel at the University of Wyoming College of Business.
Case Study of the Week: Should Hospitality Services Be Open To The Public?
You are to assume the role of general manager at The Lodge at Creek City. The owner of the property wants to offer pool memberships to community members and wants you to determine the terms of the memberships that will not negatively affect guests.
The Profit’s Marcus Lemonis to Keynote #DECAICDC
DECA is pleased to announce Marcus Lemonis will deliver the keynote in an interview format during the 2021 DECA Virtual International Career Development Conference.
Case Study of the Week: Deliver Rootville Wants Food Time to Go Local
You are to assume the role of the owner of Deliver Rootville, a small business that provides delivery services to the community of Rootville. You will be meeting with the owner of an independent grocery store to propose an exclusive business relationship.
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Watch Now: The 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA #NextLevel Membership Video
This is not just another year. This is the year we push our limits and set our sights higher than ever before. No matter what your dreams and goals for the future, propel yourself to the #NextLevel with Collegiate DECA.
Watch Now: The 2020-2021 #NextLevel Membership Video
This is not just another year. This is the year we push our limits and set our sights higher than ever before. No matter what your dreams and goals for the future, propel yourself to the #NextLevel with DECA.
Establishing Your Target Market
The target market of your business is your ideal customer based on the product or services you are offering. Depending on the business, there may be more than one target market but it is important to establish your primary target market. In a School-based Enterprise, it might have teachers, parents, and students as your target market.
3 Reasons to Start a School-based Enterprise
Typically known as school stores, SBEs allow members to learn real-world marketing and business skills like selling, promotions and communication. Besides the personal benefits, here are three reasons to get started now!
5 Tips to Take Your LinkedIn to the Next Level
Are you new to the LinkedIn life, or maybe you're a highly experienced user? Either way, you can never know too many tips and tricks to guide you along the way. Read on for five tips that will help you make the most out of your experience and take your LinkedIn profile to the #NextLevel.
DECA Inc. Stands Against Racism in All Forms
We stand in solidarity with the Black communities – our members, alumni, partners and employees – in the fight against systemic racism and injustice.
Leadership Team Building Ideas
While social distancing, it can be difficult to connect with the members of your leadership team. However, it is vital to continue being productive and connected. We want all teams to have an extra strong start to the next school year in order to make up for lost activities and events. Below are my top five tips to keep the DECA spirit alive with your leadership team!
4 Tips for Summer Job and Internship Success
For many students, finding a summer job, career-defining internship or even a well-paid career can be challenging, and the current job market does not make it any easier. Additionally, some students are enduring the nightmare of having their internship or a job offer revoked, while others are shifting to working remotely.
Using Zoom to Unlock New Learning Opportunities
It’s safe to say that 2020 has thrown just about everyone for a loop. Like many educators, Sharon Cutler, a 15-year DECA chapter advisor and teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, has been looking for unique ways to engage her students through distance learning.
Mastering Virtual Interviews
A hiring manager emails to tell you they'd like you to interview for your dream position -- virtually. Now what? Watch this video to help you master your next virtual interview.
Meet the 2020-2021 DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2020-2021 DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent DECA members around the globe and take our organization to the next level.
Tips for Acing Finals while Social Distancing
While finals this year will likely be accompanied by new challenges, that doesn’t mean they should be feared! Follow the steps below to ace your upcoming final exams with confidence.
