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Congratulations to the Top Teams in the 2025 Non-competitive Stock Market Game
DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the top teams in the 2025 Non-competitive Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Previous ICDC Competitive Event Winners
Congratulations to the competitive event top performers from past DECA International Career Development Conferences.

DECA Announces Competitive Event Topics and Updates for 2025-2026
Get a head start on the 2025-2026 competition season with DECA's updates, topics and resources for next year's competitive events program.

Case Study of the Week: What Could Go Wrong with Never Ending Shrimp?
Step into the role of the director of marketing for Coastal Fare, a full-service casual dining restaurant chain that specializes in seafood. The director of operations wants you to recreate the Never-Ending Shrimp Plate.

AICPA & CIMA On-demand Student Webinar is Now Available
Discover an accounting major's “day in the life” and be inspired by their surprising journey. Brought to you by AICPA & CIMA’s “Q&A with a CPA” webinar series, Hunter Richardson and Katherine Suh share insights on misconceptions, internships and becoming a CPA.

Your Post-ICDC Questions Answered
We hope you were able to be the one during DECA's International Career Development Conference! Here are some answers to commonly asked post-ICDC questions.

Army ROTC Awards DECA Members with Scholarships
Congratulations to the DECA members who received recognition on stage at DECA ICDC for being the scholarship recipients from the Army ROTC.

DECA Honors Advisors for 40+ Years of Service
The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.

Introducing the 2025-2026 DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2025-2026 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.

2024-2025 IMPACT Program Winners Announced
The 2024-2025 IMPACT Program awards were presented during the Business and Election session at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando.

Congratulations to the 2025 DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions
Congratulations to the 2025 DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions!

DECA Honors Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations in 2024-2025
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.

Top Tips for Socially-distant Membership Recruitment
Building your chapter’s membership is one of the most important ways to set it up for success in the new school year. But what are the best ways to recruit within the “new normal” of more virtual interactions and less in-person activities? Learn how to recruit new members the socially-distant way with these top tips.

The Power of the Diamond
Throughout your DECA career, you’ll wear the blazer, throw up a DECA diamond symbol and add lots of blue to your wardrobe. You will also undoubtedly hear DECA’s core values and mission statement more times than you can count. But have you ever stopped to think about what they really mean?

Cultivate Your Chapter’s Culture
2020 is a year that has changed all of our lives. If your DECA chapter has experienced a decline in recent months, struggling to cope with virtual meetings and maintain engagement, your chapter culture may need a boost.

Discover Your DECA Leadership Style
There are hundreds of assessments to help you pinpoint your leadership traits, but the only one you need to take your leadership to the next level is the DECA Leadership Style Quiz.

Influence with Informal Leadership
While you may not have an official leadership title, you still have the ability to help take your chapter to the #NextLevel with your informal leadership influence. Read on to learn more about informal leadership and how you can use it to make this year a success for you and your chapter.

DECA Members Raise $7,000 Through the MDA Muscle Corp Program
DECA members raised over $7,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) this summer through the pilot MDA Muscle Corp Program. Twenty-one DECA members successfully completed the program and earned 40 hours of community service.

Mountain View High School Virtual Recruitment
Like for many chapters, this year’s DECA kickoff meeting was unique for Mountain View High School in Georgia. Even though the meeting was held through Zoom, the chapter still found a way to make it one of their best meetings yet.

10 Ideas for Collegiate DECA Freshman Recruitment
Collegiate DECA offers incredible opportunities for members, and every year dedicated officers aim to increase membership. However, it can be a struggle to think of new, creative ways to recruit new students. To help, explore these ten great ways to increase membership.

How to Raise Your Membership to the #NextLevel
As we enter a new year, it's time to get excited about membership recruitment! We know this year is going to look different, so here are some tips for taking your recruitment efforts to the #NextLevel!

Watch Now: The 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA #NextLevel Membership Video
This is not just another year. This is the year we push our limits and set our sights higher than ever before. No matter what your dreams and goals for the future, propel yourself to the #NextLevel with Collegiate DECA.

Establishing Your Target Market
The target market of your business is your ideal customer based on the product or services you are offering. Depending on the business, there may be more than one target market but it is important to establish your primary target market. In a School-based Enterprise, it might have teachers, parents, and students as your target market.

5 Tips to Take Your LinkedIn to the Next Level
Are you new to the LinkedIn life, or maybe you're a highly experienced user? Either way, you can never know too many tips and tricks to guide you along the way. Read on for five tips that will help you make the most out of your experience and take your LinkedIn profile to the #NextLevel.
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The 2023-2024 Collegiate DECA Guide is Now Available
The Collegiate DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, learn about virtual challenges and access competitive event guidelines.

One Diamond: July 2023
Check out what you missed on the July 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Student Opportunities on Campus
Whether you’re in a community college or university, there are a limitless number of opportunities made available to students to students by their campus. Here are three ways to take advantage of what your college offers!

DECA Doesn’t Have to End After High School
Recruiting upcoming first-year students before they arrive on campus is a proactive and strategic approach to building your Collegiate DECA chapter. Here are some effective ways to engage and attract freshmen members that you can start now.

8 Steps to Starting a Collegiate DECA Chapter
Are you interested in starting a DECA chapter at your university? Still trying to figure out where to start? From who to contact to what events to prepare for, I have you covered with the 8 main steps to complete to prepare for a successful chapter!

First-year Fever: Join the DECA Revolution!
Attracting enthusiastic first-year students is the key to our success. Let's explore exciting strategies to promote DECA on campus and ignite the first-year fire within! Together, we can attract fresh talent and unlock endless possibilities for our chapters.

Fundraising with Flair: 5 Ways to Fundraise for Your Chapter
If you are looking for new ideas to procure funds and support your chapter’s needs, this article is for you! By implementing five creative ways to fundraise with flair, your DECA chapter can raise funds while having fun and connecting with your community.

A How-to for Membership Recruitment
This article explores a list of items and tactics to help successfully recruit and retain membership. With a heavy emphasis on consistency, members and chapters will successfully recruit members and bring more attention to our organization.

Backstage Pass to Glass
Experience the difference in your competitive events results by trying this four-step technique to ensure you get on the 2024 ICDC stage in Anaheim and bring home DECA glass!

The Priority of Preparation: Developing Your Program of Leadership
Developing your chapter’s Program of Leadership (POL) is crucial in setting your year up for success. The priority of preparation can set this year’s tone for your chapter by building a strong team dynamic, setting SMART goals and establishing accountability.

A Chapter Presidents Roadmap to Success
Unlock the secrets to a successful term as a chapter president. Follow this roadmap to achieve your goals, build strong connections and lead your team to greatness. Get started now and experience the difference!

Download the 2023-2024 DECA Guide
The DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, access competitive event guidelines and so much more!