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Building Your DECA Brand on Social Media

Jun 1, 2024

With social media serving as a powerful tool, creating and maintaining a dedicated DECA Instagram account can be a game-changer. Here's how to make the most of your summer by establishing your own DECA brand on Social Media.

Chapter Strategy

How to Hack Leadership Team Building

Jun 1, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, it’s time for your chapter or association to choose their new officer team. Use one (or more) of the following ideas to build your team up so that YOU can lead your members effectively.

DECA News

DECA Earns Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE

May 30, 2024

DECA Inc. earned recognition by ASAE with a 2024 Gold Circle Award in the Video category. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership and communications award.

DECA News

Learn More About Your 2024-2025 High School Executive Officers

May 28, 2024

During this year's DECA ICDC in Anaheim, DECA members selected the leaders that will serve during the upcoming school year. As they prepare for the next year, discover more about who they are and where they come from.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: From Hire Date to Start Date

May 27, 2024

Step into the role of the director of human resources for Fun Time. The vice president wants you to create a welcome package for new employees that will keep them engaged from hire date to start date.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting "New" Merchandise

May 20, 2024

Step into the role of the marketing manager for Gold Mine. The owner of the chain wants you to develop a plan to promote the stores’ new venture into formalwear and its need for merchandise.

Career Insights

Making the Most of Your Summer Internship

May 15, 2024

Summer internships are not just about earning a paycheck or padding your resume; they're an opportunity to learn, grow, and pave the way for your future career. But how do you make the most of these brief months?

Spotlights

Experiencing the Difference at DECA ICDC with Marjory Stoneman Douglas DECA

May 15, 2024

Starting with a tour of Los Angeles and ending with winning first and fifth places, Marjory Stoneman Douglas DECA experienced the difference at the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference!

Conferences

Download ICDC 2024 Certificates and Competitor Transcripts

May 14, 2024

Learn how to download certificates and competitive event transcripts from DECA's 2024 Collegiate and High School International Career Development Conferences.

Compete

Your Guide to Understanding DECA ICDC's Competitive Event Process and Transcripts

May 14, 2024

If you're looking for more information on DECA's International Career Development Conference competitive events process and transcripts, look no further! Explore these frequently asked questions and answers.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant Recipients

May 13, 2024

Congratulations to the following chapters selected to receive the VBC – DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation.

Partners

Financial Education Opportunity: Jump$tart National Educator Conference

May 13, 2024

Teach Personal Financial Literacy? Looking for a professional development opportunity? Join Jump$tart for their National Educator Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, next November 2-4, 2024.

College Success

Get into the Gap

Mar 9, 2021

If you’re one of the many students delaying or thinking about delaying college, here’s what you should know to have a productive and meaningful gap year or semester.

College Success

DECA Direct Magazine: What Comes Next?

Mar 9, 2021

As another year in DECA nears its end, it’s time to look forward to what comes next! Whether you’re preparing for college, seeking internships or getting ready to start your career, you’ll find the resources you need to stand out from the crowd.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award Recipients

Mar 8, 2021

DECA Inc. announces the recipients of the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Recognition Awards.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Laney Bee's Customer Service Send-off to the Competition

Mar 8, 2021

A rival store in the area will be closing its doors soon and the Laney Bee district manager decided that your store location will honor a rival company’s gift cards for 30-days. 

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!

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.

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!

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Spotlights

Non-Traditional SBE's: Unique Locations

Nov 4, 2022

School-based enterprises usually emerge in response to an identified need in the marketplace for a particular product or service. These two gold-certified, non-traditional SBEs are switching things up by providing their schools access to unique learning locations.

Career Insights

You Nailed the Final Interview... Now What?

Nov 1, 2022

You’ve received a job offer and now it’s time to discuss salary. Don’t skip the important step of negotiating for your best compensation package or you may be getting paid less than you’re worth!

Spotlights

SCCC DECA Brings Joy to Local Nursing Homes

Nov 1, 2022

For Halloween, Saline County Career Center DECA held an event for members dedicated to decorating pumpkins for local nursing home residents in a community service activity.

Career Insights

Small Businesses and the Costs of Hyper-Personalization

Nov 1, 2022

What does hyper-personalization mean for small businesses with limited resources to invest in AI-powered hyper-personalization technologies? MBA Research helps us explore this year's Business Operations Research competitive events topic.

Partners

Join the Educator's Entrepreneurship Playbook Webinar Series

Nov 1, 2022

In November, Intuit will celebrate entrepreneurship with a new webinar series: The Educator's Entrepreneurship Playbook. During this series, we will explore what entrepreneurship is, how we teach it and what our students hope to learn.

Spotlights

Announcing the Winners of the 2022 DECA Pumpkin Contest

Nov 1, 2022

Congratulations to the winners of DECA's Annual Pumpkin Contest! With an impressive 500+ 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!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: A Lifelong Career in the Lodging Industry

Oct 31, 2022

Step into the role of the general manager at Hugo Inn – Capitol City, a full-service hotel and conference center. The district manager wants you to prepare a short presentation about different job opportunities in the lodging industry for a local career fair.

Career Insights

Selling You: How to Maximize Your Bargaining Power in Job Salary Negotiations

Oct 31, 2022

Getting the most out of salary negotiations can be daunting when you’re new to the working world. While salaries across the country vary from region to region, there are some general tactics everyone can keep in mind to bring their best to the negotiating table.

Spotlights

Non-Traditional SBE's: Printing and Engraving

Oct 28, 2022

School-based enterprises usually emerge in response to an identified need in the marketplace for a particular product or service. These two gold-certified, non-traditional SBEs are switching things up by providing their schools access to printing and engraving shops.

Career Insights

From a Handshake to a Helping Hand: Connecting with Community Professionals

Oct 26, 2022

Stepping into a conversation with a professional can be intimidating, but with five key steps, you can create a connection that goes from an introductory handshake to a long-term career helping hand.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: October 2022

Oct 25, 2022

Check out what you missed on the October 2022 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Spotlights

Sauk Rapids-Rice DECA's First Officer Induction Ceremony

Oct 24, 2022

Sauk Rapids-Rice DECA hosted its first successful officer pinning and induction! The event consisted of professional headshots, music, dinner, a formal presentation of the executive council and the induction of all other junior officers.