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How to Maximize Your Summer Job or Internship Experience

Jun 10, 2021

From bagging groceries to working with your dream company, many students choose to use their free time during the summer to get a job. Using these tips, you’ll be able to maximize the experience you receive from holding such a position.

College Success

5 Pieces of Advice from the DECA Class of 2021

Jun 1, 2021

This year’s graduating seniors are full of wisdom and are excited to share it with you! Be sure to maximize your momentum by following these great pieces of advice.

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

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.

Leadership

Personal Finance 101

Jan 28, 2020

I’ll be honest… Money management is a skill that took me a long time to acquire. I used to be the type of person that would get lunch money from my parents and spend it all on Gushers from the cafeteria...

DECA News

DECA Idea Challenge 2019 Winning Teams

Jan 21, 2020

DECA Inc. is excited to announce this year’s DECA Idea Challenge global winners!

Chapter Strategy

6 Ways to Celebrate #CTEMonth

Jan 20, 2020

How can you celebrate CTE Month and show support for DECA and your school’s program? These are the six best ways you can help celebrate and advocate for support of CTE.

Career Insights

5 Tips to Get Hired from a Career Fair

Jan 20, 2020

Use these strategies and tips to help make your upcoming career fair a success.

Career Insights

Ace the Interview

Jan 19, 2020

The prospect of sitting down in front of someone new and being put on the spot can be extremely intimidating and often leads to feelings of anxiety. However, the interview process doesn’t have to be something to fear. Follow the tips below to ace your next interview and leave an amazing impression!

Career Insights

Tips to Land the Job

Jan 18, 2020

Being a student balancing classwork, sports, clubs, etc. can be overwhelming at times. For most students, landing a job is a crucial moment in their life which can become aggravating when you don’t know how to apply or what is needed to get a job. Here are some tips that have helped me in the past.

Career Insights

101 Interview Tips to Ace Your Next Interview

Jan 17, 2020

Do you have an important interview coming up? This guide of 101 interview tips is sure to help you ace that interview!

Leadership

How to Guarantee Your New Year’s Resolutions Come True

Jan 1, 2020

People are great at setting New Year’s resolutions, but not so great at following through with them. So, how do you guarantee that your New Year’s resolutions come true?

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2019-2020 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Dec 17, 2019

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

Career Insights

DECA Talks: Embracing the Interconnectivity Evolution

Dec 11, 2019

In an evolving and interconnected world, our daily lives — from home, to school, to work — continue to change with the latest piece of technology or the newest trends. So, how can we capitalize on connections we make in college and careers?

Leadership

DECA Talks: Conquering Catastrophe

Dec 11, 2019

All students wish to find a place of belonging, hope and support. Learn how DECA became that place for our High School Division President, and how it continues to be that place for thousands around the globe!

Leadership

DECA Talks: The Lying King

Dec 11, 2019

Power. Privilege. Race. Identity. Gender. Sexual Orientation. Class. Illuminating our various complexities as individuals, we can recognize ways that we can use our privileges individually and collectively – but only if we are honest and open with ourselves.

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Partners

DECA Announces a New Partnership with Chick-fil-A

Oct 3, 2022

DECA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Chick-fil-A! The partnership will focus on connecting local Chick-fil-A Operators with DECA chapter advisors, DECA members and chartered associations

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: In-house Wellness Opportunities

Oct 3, 2022

Step into the role of director of human resources for Mitchem Designs, a small graphic design firm. The owner of the company has asked you to recommend low-cost options for an in-house employee wellness program.

College Success

8 Top Tips to Ace the Career Fair

Oct 1, 2022

The career fair is your unique shop window and a perfect opportunity to launch your career. But they can be daunting, especially if you haven’t prepared properly. Here are eight top tips to ace the career fair, courtesy of Stephanie Ruiz, Head of Career Services at the international hospitality school Les Roches.

Chapter Strategy

An Advisor's Perspective: The Benefits of Operating an SBE

Oct 1, 2022

Operating a School-based Enterprise (SBE) can be an enormously rewarding experience and offers a great opportunity for DECA members to learn practical business skills and prepares them for college and careers.

Spotlights

North Paulding DECA's Annual Tailgate Recruitment Social

Oct 1, 2022

What is a social? A social is where NPHS DECA as a chapter, gets together outside of school hours for an interactive activity/game planned by our officer team. This is a great way for our chapter to come together and create a lasting memory!

Chapter Strategy

5 Steps to Start a School-based Enterprise

Oct 1, 2022

School-based enterprises (SBEs) are effective educational tools to prepare students for college and career readiness. Are you ready to get started? Follow these five steps to bring an SBE to your school.

Spotlights

Syosset DECA Gets the Edge with Massive Membership Growth

Sep 29, 2022

Syosset experiences a 75% increase in membership, making them one of the largest chapters in New York. They are preparing for competition and can’t wait to Get the Edge!

Leadership

Top 5 Leadership Podcasts to Listen to this International Podcast Day

Sep 27, 2022

As emerging leaders, we’re always looking for new ways to learn and grow into our leadership styles. These are five podcasts that I have gathered through my own listening or that other DECA leaders have recommended to me.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: What is Accrual-based Accounting?

Sep 26, 2022

Step into the role of an associate accountant hired by the owner of Locally Picked, LLC., a small business that sells fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and honey. The owner needs you to explain accrual basis accounting.

DECA News

Anderson Advisors and DECA Inc. Announce Partnership

Sep 23, 2022

Anderson Business Advisors partners with DECA to create scholarship and internship programs for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.

Partners

Introducing "DECA at the Bell" by BusinessU

Sep 20, 2022

DECA has partnered with BusinessU to create a new role-play prep series! “DECA At The Bell” is an interactive, video-based series. Each video features two hosts who take something going on in the world of business and relate it back to DECA performance indicators.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: To Open or Not to Open... on Sundays

Sep 19, 2022

Step into the role of general manager at Johnson Family Elite, a local automobile dealership that sells both new and previously-owned Elite vehicles. The owner of the local dealership is considering a change to the days the business is open.