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DECA and IBM SkillsBuild Partnership: Preparing Future-Ready Students
Bring next level learning to your classroom with the IBM SkillsBuild Program! Extend your classroom curriculum with self-paced, online project management, AI, and workplace skills training delivered directly by business professionals to your students.
Why Advocating for CTE and DECA Matters
Each February, students and advisors raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month®. Learn how to get involved and earn recognition through DECA’s Advocacy Campaign!
Congratulations to the Adobe Personal Branding Challenge 2024-2025 Winners
Adobe and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Adobe Personal Branding Challenge!
Congratulations to the DECA Stock Market Game 2025 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2025 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.
CTE Resources to Become a #CTEChampion
As DECA members, we’ve experienced the impact that Career and Technical Education has on students. Advocacy is crucial to ensure continued support and growth for CTE programs, and engaging with your policymakers is one of the most effective ways to make a difference.
Case Study of the Week: Sustainability vs Fast Fashion
Step into the role of the merchandise manager for Superior Looks, a clothing store chain for tweens and teens. The director of merchandising is considering a partnership with a popular fast fashion company and wants your opinion.
Bridging Generations: My Journey with DECA as a Collegiate Member and Parent
Through DECA, I've gained valuable business skills as an adult student and deepened my connection with my son as we navigate our educational journeys together.
DECA Alumni Spotlight: Gautam Ajjarapu
DECA alumni are more than just former members—they are changemakers, innovators and leaders in their careers. In this article meet Gautam Ajjarapu, an alumni recently featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 for his work helping financial institutions worldwide.
Congratulations to the IE University Policy Dilemma Simulation Challenge 2024-2025 Winners
IE University and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Policy Dilemma Simulation Challenge!
Where to Attend? How to Make Your College Decision
Making the right decision on where to attend college is important. You will consider the right “fit” for your academic, career and social goals. All while keeping motivated during your senior year of high school.
Helping Your DECA Members Avoid Penalty Points: A Guide for Advisors
As DECA advisors, one of our crucial roles is helping student members navigate the technical requirements of written events. Use this article to guide your student members in avoiding common penalty point deductions.
Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2024-2025 Winners
Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2024-2025!
The Circle of DECA
As high school DECA members from different states, these alumni members never imagined they would come full circle to work for the same company, AT&T, and pass the baton by mentoring current high school DECA members.
Behind the Scenes at the MDA Telethon
MDA is giving DECA members an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the MDA Telethon from a marketing and communications lens and shares how the show was collaboratively created.
Collegiate DECA 2020-2021 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the following top-ranking teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
Top 5 Collegiate DECA Moments of 2020
Even in the face of adversity, our members continue to thrive! Here's a look back at the five greatest (virtual) moments from 2020.
Minnesota State University-Moorhead DECA Hosts a Mock Competition
Trying to figure out how to run a successful mock competition? See how Minnesota State University-Moorhead DECA members made it possible.
Spread the Love This Holiday Season
Are you looking to get involved with your community and make an impact this holiday season? Here are five ways to spread some holiday cheer!
NDSCS Members Virtually Attend the Main Street Summit
The North Dakota State College of Science DECA chapter attended the virtual Main Street North Dakota Summit, with Governor Doug Burgum being one of the speakers. Here are the key takeaways from his message.
A Quick Guide to Collegiate DECA Competitive Events
So, you've decided to compete in Collegiate DECA. Now what? What competitive events exist? How do you choose? We'll tackle these questions so that you can become a #NextLevel competitor!
3 Tips for Surviving Your Virtual Final Exams
It is hard to believe that the first semester is already coming to a close, but alas, the time has come. In a world of virtual classes, most exams also look different this year, but having effective study habits is just as important as ever. Here are three tips to be successful on your virtual final exams.
Collegiate DECA 2020 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners
Nearly 100 Collegiate DECA members participated in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition, sponsored by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters. Congratulations to the top three winners!
Helping the Community in a Time of Need
Even with everything thrown our way in 2020, DECA's emerging leaders still find ways to support our communities!
Watch Now: Executive Mentor Roundtable on De-stressing
Check out DECA’s Executive Mentor Roundtable on “De-stressing." Two executives share how stress—good and bad—plays a role in their everyday lives and offer tips and tricks to help you manage your stress in your personal and professional life.
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5 Ways to Spice Up Your Competition Prep Routine
The quest for DECA glass is long and daunting, and sometimes it can get pretty tedious. Here are some ideas to help spice up your normal study routine.
A How To Guide for DECA Role-plays
Whether you are an experienced competitor, or if it is your first year competing, these tips and tricks will definitely wow the judges and perhaps even win you some #DECAGlass at the International Career Development Conference.
DECA Direct Magazine: Limitless
This issue features an the #Limitless Year Quiz that you can take to find a perfectly tailored list of DECA conferences, programs, challenges and activities you can participate in this year that relate to your own career interest.
Collegiate DECA's 2016-2017 Recognition Award Winners
Congratulations to these Collegiate DECA members for owning their futures this year!
Collegiate DECA 2016-2017 Leadership Passport Program Recipients
Congratulations to these chapters and members for all their hard work! Way to #OwnYourFuture!
DECA's 2017 Advocacy Campaign Recipients
Congratulations to the following chapters that earned recognition in the DECA Advocacy Campaign.
DECA Scholarship Recipients 2016-2017
Recipients who will be present at the 2017 #DECAICDC in Anaheim, Calif., will be recognized on stage.
Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2016-2017
Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients present at the 2017 #CDECAICDC in will be recognized on stage.
FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge 2017 Winners
DECA and FIDM would like to congratulate the top three teams in the 2016-2017 FIDM Challenge.
DECA's 2017 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients
This year, over 400 DECA members have been recognized for the Emerging Leader Honor Award.
2016-2017 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers
These teams are now eligible to participate in the Virtual Business Challenge in their designated category at the 2017 DECA ICDC.
DECA's 2017 Certified School-based Enterprises
This year the project experienced a 13.5% increase in participation with 401 entries received.
