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DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 48th Semi-Annual Survey

Oct 9, 2024

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 48th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 13.5K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 15.8.

DECA News

Meet the #BeTheOne Social Media Team

Oct 8, 2024

The DECA Inc. Communications team is excited to announce the 2024-2025 #BeTheOne Social Media Team! Team members will help grow the DECA brand by showcasing their one-of-a-kind DECA experience through TikTok Videos and Instagram Reels.

Conferences

Your Guide to Charlotte During The Ultimate DECA Power Trip

Oct 7, 2024

With Charlotte’s vast dining and entertainment scene, it can be hard to choose what to do. Whether you prefer to walk or take a quick ride, here are some top bites and sights from North Carolina Officer Team 81 that will make your experience unforgettable!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Using AI for Representation

Oct 7, 2024

Step into the role of the director of operations for Lavender Lee, a women’s clothing store with ten locations. The marketing specialist has asked you to share your opinion on using AI generated models for marketing.

Career Insights

Staying Safe and Secure in the Cyber World

Oct 6, 2024

Data breaches in businesses can be detrimental to the entire business. Phishing emails and the misuse of social media can negatively impact an individual's or student’s life. The tips in this article will teach you how to stay cyber-safe and fight cybercrime!

Chapter Strategy

October is National Principals Month

Oct 1, 2024

Celebrated every October, National Principals Month is an opportunity for DECA members, advisors and communities to celebrate and honor our incredible principals for their visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for each student.

Chapter Strategy

Making the Most of DECA Month

Oct 1, 2024

DECA Month is right around the corner. With an activity every day, it’s the perfect time to show your passion and introduce many communities to the world of DECA. Learn how you can get involved this November to engage your entire community.

Career Insights

From Pumpkins to Candy Corn: A Look into Halloween Marketing

Oct 1, 2024

The “spooky season” has finally arrived with the start of October. Halloween is the perfect opportunity to learn about marketing trends and the consumerism surrounding a classic holiday.

Conferences

Your Guide to Washington during WRLC

Oct 1, 2024

Explore the cities of Bellevue and Seattle this November as you embark on your journey to the 2024 Western Region Leadership Conference.

Compete

5 Tips for Conquering DECA’s Corporate Challenges

Oct 1, 2024

Corporate challenges in DECA provide a unique opportunity to showcase your skills in real-world scenarios. Step outside your comfort zone and discover new talents by exploring these innovative events.

Career Insights

A Recipe for Success: The Marketing Behind the Pumpkin Spice Latte

Oct 1, 2024

The PSL was a seasonal hit that began at Starbucks and has since become a widespread phenomenon. Its remarkable success can be attributed to three key marketing strategies. Learn about these in this article featuring your favorite fall drink!

College Success

Top Reasons to Attend Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship

Oct 1, 2024

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship offers a unique, affordable and accelerated business education. The program prepares students for real-world success within an intimate, supportive community.

Leadership

5 Gears for a Healthy Lifestyle

Nov 3, 2020

Let's face it: being an emerging leader is not easy! We’re supposed to get good grades, be involved in our community, excel in extracurriculars and gain job experience. So, how can we manage it all? Read on the learn about the Five Gears!

Leadership

DECA Direct Magazine: De-stress

Nov 3, 2020

Between school, volunteering, extracurricular activities and DECA, there’s never a shortage of things to do! Learn how to hit pause, slow down and discover the best ways to manage your stress.

Leadership

5 Apps to Ease Your Stress

Nov 3, 2020

Looking to beat bad stress? Rather than endlessly scrolling through Instagram or stress-shopping on Amazon, turn to these apps to breathe, play and move your way to less stress!

Leadership

Build Better Habits (and Break Your Bad Ones!)

Nov 3, 2020

Having the right habits is more important than ever as you navigate a busy school year. Read on to learn how you can create better habits in any area of your life, plus our tips and tricks for getting rid of your bad habits for good!

Leadership

Mindfulness Your Way

Nov 3, 2020

You may have heard about mindfulness in one of your classes, and perhaps you’ve even tried meditating a time or two. For many people, meditation and other mindfulness practices are a go-to source for stress relief, getting in the zone before a role-play or resetting emotions after encountering an upsetting situation.

Leadership

De-stress for Success

Nov 3, 2020

Life will always throw challenges your way, but the biggest challenges present opportunities for the greatest rewards. So, what’s the best way to manage stress? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, here are some of the ways that work best for me.

Compete

Stress to Success: How to Use "Good Stress" to Succeed in Competition

Nov 3, 2020

Stress is often perceived as a negative experience, but the right kind of stress can actually fuel your success in competition and beyond. Read on to learn about "good stress", how to distinguish it from the bad and ways you can harness it to take your competitive edge to the next level!

Leadership

Work Out the Stress

Nov 3, 2020

Today’s teens pack a lot into their busy schedules, which has caused stress levels and anxiety to increase in recent years. D’Andre Vasquez, DECA’s 2019-2020 High School Division President, discusses how he handles the stress in his life and how you can too!

Leadership

How to Fight Off Zoom Fatigue

Nov 3, 2020

Whether it’s trying to combat Zoom fatigue or attempting to deal with the strain and stress that comes from staring at a screen all day, here are three tips to help you de-stress in an age of virtual living.

College Success

Take the Stress Out of DECA Scholarship Applications

Nov 3, 2020

Each year, DECA awards over $200,000 in scholarships to deserving high school and college members. Here are five tips to help take the stress out of applying for DECA scholarships.

Leadership

5 Tips to Take Your Productivity to the #NextLevel

Nov 3, 2020

Schoolwork, volunteering, extracurricular activities, DECA... can you really do it all without endless all-nighters? We think so! Check out five of our favorite ways to level-up your schedules, to-do lists and priorities for peak productivity.

Career Insights

Managing Stress as a Small Business Owner

Nov 3, 2020

After six years as a small business owner and entrepreneur, I’ve adapted a few habits and philosophies that have helped me along the way. Here’s what I’ve learned.

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DECA News

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant Recipients

May 17, 2021

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 News

DECA Announces the 2021-2022 Membership Theme: Maximize Your Momentum

May 7, 2021

Take your DECA membership to the fullest and get ready to Maximize Your Momentum in 2021-2022.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2021 Ethical Leadership Chapter Challenge Winners

May 6, 2021

Congratulations to the winners of the Ethical Leadership Chapter Challenge hosted during the 2021 Virtual International Career Development Conference!

DECA News

Meet the 2021-2022 DECA Executive Officer Team

May 6, 2021

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.

Spotlights

Missouri Governor Visits Saline County Career Center DECA

May 6, 2021

The DECA Experience. A nice reminder of why DECA has so many opportunities for students, even during a pandemic.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 41st Semi-Annual Survey of More Than 7,000 U.S. Teens

May 3, 2021

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.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2021 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners

Apr 24, 2021

DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2021 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.

DECA News

Army ROTC Awards Over $2.1 Million Scholarships to DECA Members

Apr 23, 2021

Eighteen DECA members are the recipients of over $2.1 million in scholarships from the Army ROTC.

DECA News

Meet the 2021-2022 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 22, 2021

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.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2020-2021 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

Apr 22, 2021

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

DECA News

2020-2021 IMPACT Program Winners Announced

Apr 20, 2021

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 News

DECA Honors 2020-2021 Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations

Apr 20, 2021

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.