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6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Jobs and Internships

Jun 5, 2023

Summer is a great way to prepare for your future! In this article, check out six key strategies to keep in mind if you're looking to maximize the benefits of your summer jobs and internships.

Chapter Strategy

5 Ways to Elevate Your End-Of-Year Chapter Banquet

Jun 2, 2023

End-of-the-Year Celebrations are always a terrific way to commemorate your chapter's accomplishments and recognize outstanding members. Check out these 5 ways to make your chapter banquet one to remember.

Conferences

2023 DECA ICDC Recap

Jun 1, 2023

DECA ICDC attendees were able to compete, develop leadership skills, spend time with friends and peers, pin trade, visit Downtown Orlando and meet DECA members from around the globe. To highlight DECA ICDC, let's hear from DECA Members that Experienced the Difference in April!

Spotlights

Walhalla DECA and SC MADD Combat Drunk Driving for Prom Promise Week

Jun 1, 2023

Walhalla High School's DECA chapter made a powerful debut by partnering with MADD for Prom Promise Week, raising awareness about drunk driving through games, speakers and fundraising activities, leaving a lasting impact on students and setting the stage for future campaigns.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Now Open Weekends!

May 29, 2023

Step into the role of marketing communications consultant hired by King Pediatric Clinic, a medical clinic focused on the health and well-being of children. The director has hired you to inform clinic patients and the community of King Pediatric Clinic's new weekend hours of operation and policies.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: From Corporate Apartment to General Lodging

May 22, 2023

Step into the role of director of brand management for Pathways Property, a corporate apartment building that contracts with businesses in the area to provide temporary housing for employees relocating to the area.

Career Insights

The Value of Summer Employment

May 15, 2023

There are many valuable takeaways from summer employment. Summer jobs can reinforce your soft skills, build your comfort zone and lead to expanding your professional network.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Diversity in Holidays

May 15, 2023

Step into the role of director of human resources at Healthy Smiles, a regional chain of dentistry clinics with 40 locations. The president wants Healthy Smiles to be ethical and has asked you to determine how to best serve all employees.

Spotlights

Stacy Oakley: Ecosystem Builder in Action

May 10, 2023

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by learning about DECA Advisor Stacy Oakley. She is more than just an educator; Oakley is a connector, an investor in the lives of her students, past and present, and an ecosystem builder in action.

DECA News

Get to Know Your DECA Executive Officers

May 9, 2023

During this year's DECA ICDC in Orlando, 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: Designing Pricing Strategies

May 8, 2023

Step into the role of general manager at Office Cleaning Professionals, a company that provides contract cleaning service to businesses in the community. The owner of the company wants you to introduce new pricing incentives that will result in clients paying all fees upfront rather than monthly. 

Conferences

Download ICDC 2023 Certificates and Competitor Transcripts

May 5, 2023

Learn how to download certificates and competitive event transcripts from DECA's 2023 Collegiate and High School International Career Development Conferences.

Chapter Strategy

5 Ideas for Your Collegiate DECA Spring Recruitment

Jan 20, 2021

A new semester brings new possibilities and opportunities. Even if your membership didn't match your goals for the fall semester, we are all in this together and can help ensure we have a successful spring DECA season!

Chapter Strategy

How to Use TikTok for Your Chapter

Jan 19, 2021

Discover tips, tricks and ideas to help get your chapter started on a TikTok journey that is bound to engage members all year long!

Chapter Strategy

Cultivate Chapter Success Using the Three C's

Jan 19, 2021

Have you ever wondered how to take your collegiate DECA chapter to the #NextLevel? This article discusses implementing the Three C's to help your chapter thrive!

Chapter Strategy

3 Tips to Take Your Virtual Tabling Event to the Next Level

Jan 19, 2021

Busy planning your chapter’s next virtual recruiting event? Here are three tips for bringing your chapter’s virtual tabling experience to the next level!

Chapter Strategy

Take Your Leadership Passport to the Next Level

Jan 13, 2021

Congratulations! You survived the first semester of this academic year. Now, it's time to plan for your next semester and the rest of your Collegiate DECA experience this year.

Career Insights

DECA Direct Magazine: Marketing Trends

Jan 12, 2021

The world of marketing is diverse and ever-changing. Keep up with the latest industry trends to stay at the top of your game, learn to market your chapter like a pro and get a behind-the-scenes look at careers in this exciting field.

Career Insights

6 Things to Start Doing Now to Land Your Marketing "Dream Job"

Jan 12, 2021

Do you have your sights set on a dream job in marketing? Read on for some must-do and next level actions you can take to build your network, skills and brand and start making your dream job a reality.

Chapter Strategy

Marketing Your Chapter in the New Year

Jan 12, 2021

Discover tips to market your Collegiate DECA chapter and recruit new members in the second semester.

Career Insights

The Best Marketing Career for Your Personality Type

Jan 12, 2021

Marketing careers are not one-size-fits-all, and the variety of career paths in marketing continues to grow each year. Read on to learn more about a few top marketing specialties and which might be best for your unique personality!

Compete

The Art of Storytelling

Jan 12, 2021

Whether we are competing, fundraising, socializing, serving or leading we are constantly telling a story—our DECA story. So, why not make your story the best it can be?!

Career Insights

Behind the Headlines with a P&G Communications Executive

Jan 12, 2021

Procter & Gamble Chief Communications Officer Damon Jones sits down with NRF Foundation All Access for “20 Questions.”

DECA News

Announcing the 2020 Intuit Innovation Challenge Winners

Jan 12, 2021

The Intuit Innovation Challenge is a hands-on design thinking project, daring students around the globe to innovate for impact to help reverse the effect of global warming.

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DECA News

Announcing DECA's Lead4Change 2022 Challenge Winners

Mar 15, 2022

DECA and Lead4Change proudly announce the winners of the 2021-2022 Lead4Change DECA Challenge! Members demonstrated their leadership skills by becoming involved in their communities and submitting a community service project.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Value the Customer Before the Coin

Mar 14, 2022

You are to assume the role of district manager for Jefferson Bank, with ten branch locations in your district. The president of the bank has asked you to create a presentation for bank employees on the importance of customer relations in response to customer complaints.

DECA News

DECA's 2022 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced

Mar 8, 2022

February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their schools, communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2022 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Top Teams in the MDA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Challenge

Mar 8, 2022

DECA and MDA are excited to announce the winners of this year’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Challenge.

DECA News

Stukent Social Media Challenge 2022 Winners Announced

Mar 7, 2022

Over 1,400 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Challenge. Participants tested their social media marketing skills by managing a $5,000 weekly budget in simulated ad dollars for a fictitious, global bag company.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Mattress Company Adds to the Product Mix

Mar 7, 2022

You are the owner of Cloud Mattress, a company that began selling mattresses online in 2014. A venture capitalist wants you to consider adding other products to the brand.

DECA News

DECA and FIDM Congratulate Winners in the Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge

Mar 7, 2022

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

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2022 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Mar 1, 2022

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 recipients of DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2021-2022 Leadership Passport Program Recipients

Mar 1, 2022

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients!

College Success

Finding The Right College

Mar 1, 2022

Choosing the “right” college can feel stressful. In this session, you will discover how to narrow down your options to select the best college for you: One that fits your wants, needs and the Big Seven.

DECA News

DECA and NPCF Announce the Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners

Mar 1, 2022

DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.

Career Insights

Residential Property Management: Success Starts Here

Mar 1, 2022

With a career in the residential property management industry, you’ll get to learn on the job, earn bonuses, work your way up, receive training, and enjoy benefits such as consistent hours, health insurance, rent discounts, and more!