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Chapter Outreach: How North Dakota Connects Chapters

Mar 22, 2023

Learn more about North Dakota DECA's 2023 Program of Leadership and chapter outreach efforts, including their Adopt-A-Chapter program, from Anika Weekes, Vice President of North Dakota DECA.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients

Mar 21, 2023

DECA is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 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

Case Study of the Week: The Need for an Accountant

Mar 20, 2023

Step into the role of a staff accountant working at Financial Business Solutions, a financial service provider for businesses and organizations in the community. A potential client is meeting with you to determine if services are needed. 

DECA News

DECA's 2023 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced

Mar 14, 2023

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 2023 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

DECA News

Announcing DECA's 2023 Lead4Change Challenge Winners

Mar 13, 2023

DECA and Lead4Change proudly announce the winners of the 2022-2023 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: Expanding Clientele with New Products and Services

Mar 13, 2023

Step into the role of the general manager at Keys & Strings, a local business that provides private string instrument and piano lessons along with various instructional books and sheet music. The owner of the business has asked you to identify additional products and/or services the business can offer that would build clientele and demonstrate how to effectively market the new offerings.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Top Teams in the 2023 Disability is Diversity Challenge

Mar 10, 2023

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.

DECA News

Stukent Social Media Challenge 2023 Winners Announced

Mar 9, 2023

Over 1,800 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 company.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Winners of the Unreal Campaign Challenge

Mar 9, 2023

DECA Inc., Amazon and the International Trademark Association (INTA) are excited to announce the 2023 Unreal Campaign Challenge winners.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2023 FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge Winners

Mar 7, 2023

DECA Inc. and Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) are excited to announce the 2023 FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge winners.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: March 2023

Mar 7, 2023

Check out what you missed on the March 2023 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Customers Overstaying Their Welcome

Mar 6, 2023

Step into the role of general manager and shift supervisor at Family Kitchen, a local family restaurant that is open 24-hours. The owner of the restaurant has asked you to analyze a new restaurant policy, determine if it is ethical, and provide a response. 

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.

Career Insights

Top 10 Marketing Trends to Watch for in 2021

Jan 12, 2021

Looking for the latest trends and buzzwords to incorporate into your next role-play? DECA’s Competitive Events Specialist shares a look at what to expect in the new year.

Spotlights

The Circle of DECA

Jan 9, 2021

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.

Career Insights

Behind the Scenes at the MDA Telethon

Jan 7, 2021

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.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2020-2021 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Jan 4, 2021

DECA congratulates the following top-ranking teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

DECA News

Top 5 Collegiate DECA Moments of 2020

Dec 28, 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.

Spotlights

Minnesota State University-Moorhead DECA Hosts a Mock Competition

Dec 15, 2020

Trying to figure out how to run a successful mock competition? See how Minnesota State University-Moorhead DECA members made it possible.

Chapter Strategy

Spread the Love This Holiday Season

Dec 4, 2020

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!

Spotlights

NDSCS Members Virtually Attend the Main Street Summit

Dec 4, 2020

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.

Compete

A Quick Guide to Collegiate DECA Competitive Events

Dec 4, 2020

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!

College Success

3 Tips for Surviving Your Virtual Final Exams

Dec 3, 2020

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.

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Standout Creatively in Prepared Events

Jan 19, 2023

Top-tier DECA competitors know to hit all the competition event indicators, but it’s those little touches that elevate a well-prepared presentation to a DECA glass-winning presentation. Color, typography, layout and that perfect personal touch are your secret weapons.

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2022-2023 Winners

Jan 17, 2023

Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2022-2023!

Career Insights

Interview with a CEO

Jan 16, 2023

In this interview, Lead4Change sat down with Tim Schurrer, CEO of David Novak Leadership Inc., to learn more about his career journey, "secret sauce" and future goals.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Mitigating Fraud

Jan 16, 2023

Step into the role of fraud manager for Edson National Bank (ENB). The director of the fraud department wants you to develop a training plan for new employees regarding credit card fraud.

Leadership

Crush Your Goals

Jan 13, 2023

People like to rattle off the phrase "follow your dreams", but don’t typically tell us how to do so. Here are three tips for setting goals and keeping up with them, to help you make your dreams come true!

DECA News

So, You’re Thinking of Running for Executive Office

Jan 11, 2023

Have you thought about running for Executive Office? In this role, you can network, collaborate and lead with members of DECA from around the world! Running for a position on the Executive Officer Team is not an easy task, but it is more than rewarding.

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA Stock Market Game 2023 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 9, 2023

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2023 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Turning an Exercise Brand into a Lifestyle Brand

Jan 9, 2023

Step into the role of director of brand management for Exertion, a company that produces luxury stationary bicycles and treadmills that allows users to stream classes for the company’s fitness studio via monthly subscription. The director of marketing wants the company to broaden into a lifestyle brand.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: January 2023

Jan 3, 2023

Check out what you missed on the January 2023 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

DECA News

New Year, New Website! Introducing the New DECA.org

Jan 2, 2023

An all-new deca.org is here! Believe it or not, the most recent deca.org was unveiled in 2014, and while it welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, our new site has many enhanced features. 

College Success

Managing Your Time as a Busy Student

Jan 2, 2023

Balancing your time as a high school or college student can be really challenging. A Cornell University Dyson student tells you how she manages her time and shares her organizational and time management tips.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Which Additional Sales Channel is Best?

Jan 2, 2023

Step into the role of the owner of Victor May, a business that creates made-to-order handbags, tote bags, clutches and purses. Your business partner wants the business to add an additional sales channel and has provided you with two possibilities.