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DECA Honors 2019-2020 Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations

Mar 31, 2020

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.

Compete

Presentation Anxiety and How to Overcome It

Mar 26, 2020

You hear the words “presentation” and immediately your heart starts to race. We’ve all been there right? Most of us need a bit more training on calming those fears when presenting to a room of people. You are not alone in this fear and we are here to help ease the presentation anxiety.

DECA News

Jacklyn J. Schiller Receives DECA Honorary Life Membership

Mar 20, 2020

Jacklyn J. Schiller has spent more than 30 years providing exemplary activities for career and technical students and educators through her leadership as the Minnesota DECA Chartered Association Advisor. She began her involvement with DECA as a collegiate member in 1982 and eventually served as the 1984-1985 National President for Delta Epsilon Chi.

DECA News

Dr. Brenda Clark Awarded DECA Honorary Life Membership

Mar 20, 2020

A lifelong educator, Dr. Brenda Clark, EdD, began her service as a DECA advisor in 1982 and spent nearly 40 years serving as a marketing teacher, school-to-work coordinator, career and technical director, professional development director and an educational association executive.

DECA News

DECA Inc. Honors 2020 Outstanding Service Award Recipients

Mar 20, 2020

DECA Inc. congratulates two recipients of the DECA Inc. Outstanding Service Award, one of DECA’s most prestigious recognitions - Karen Brettingen from Minnesota and Linda Smith of Georgia.

Leadership

Creating Goals: Strategies to Get Where You Want to Go

Mar 19, 2020

Let’s talk goals! Often times, at the start of a project or the start of a new year, you may create goals for yourself. As time passes, you realize you have not completed hardly any of the goals you set out to accomplish. It’s safe to say we have all probably been here.

Career Insights

DECA Direct Magazine: Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Mar 17, 2020

The Sports and Entertainment Marketing Issue is your go-to guide for career previews, trends, best practices and behind-the-scenes looks at this popular and adrenaline-filled industry 

Career Insights

Career Preview: Top Roles in Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Mar 17, 2020

Sports & Entertainment Marketing (SEM) is where your favorite past-times and your professional interests collide. Not sure what the career paths in SEM really look like? Read on for a preview of some top careers in this exciting industry.

Career Insights

Go for the Marketing Gold

Mar 17, 2020

When thinking of sports marketing, the Olympic Games are a prime example of what to look toward. The international sporting event is a household name that brings in billions of viewers. In 2016, the Olympic Games captured half of the world’s population in viewing the event!

Career Insights

What Happens Backstage at the Opry?

Mar 17, 2020

Opry member Garth Brooks once said “the real show is backstage” at the Opry, where a team of passionate staff members help make the 94-year-old show come to life every night. So, what does it take to raise that red curtain every night?

Career Insights

Experiential Marketing: When Brands Become the Entertainment

Mar 17, 2020

Part branding, part entertainment, experiential marketing is finding its way into the marketing plans of more and more top brands. Read on to find out exactly what this type of marketing is, why brands love it and how to make it part of your future marketing career. 

Career Insights

A World Beyond Imagination

Mar 17, 2020

The success of Disney’s parks is no accident. With over 170,000 employees and 12 parks around the world, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has consistently dominated the market while ensuring the ultimate customer experience. Here are the top five ways Disney Parks continue to rule the industry.

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4 Things You Must Remember While Public Speaking

Sep 3, 2019

Did you know that 4 out of 5 people have a fear of public speaking? If you’re one of them, then keep reading because public speaking is such an important part of DECA.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2018-2019 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

May 5, 2019

An acclaimed program from the SIFMA Foundation, the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game™ is an online simulation that challenges teams with building and managing a $100,000 virtual investment portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Participants manage all aspects of the portfolio including asset selection, buying and selling.

DECA News

Meet the 2019-2020 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 24, 2019

Elected at the 2019 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, the 2019-2020 Executive Officer Team is eager to represent Collegiate DECA members this year. Y

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2018-2019 Leadership Passport Program Recipients

Mar 29, 2019

Congratulations to the following chapters and individuals for completing the requirements for the 2018-2019 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program. This program encourages students to be engaged on campus and in their communities, and chapters to engage more fully with DECA’s programming year round.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA's 2018-2019 Recognition Award Winners

Mar 22, 2019

Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award winners!

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2018-2019

Mar 22, 2019

DECA is pleased to announce the 2018-2019 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $300,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Recipients who will be present at the 2019 International Career Development Conference will be recognized on stage.

Career Insights

Top Tips for Building Your First LinkedIn Profile

Jan 25, 2019

To get your LinkedIn profile off to a successful start, check out these key tips!

Career Insights

Are You an Entrepreneur?

Jan 25, 2019

DECA’s mission statement is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. So, what exactly does it mean to be an entrepreneur?

Chapter Strategy

How to Incorporate an Entrepreneurial Attitude into Your DECA Chapter

Jan 25, 2019

You may be asking, “How does entrepreneurship apply to my chapter?” Well, the mission of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. So why not get a head start? The same basic principles that apply to starting a business also apply to your chapter.

Career Insights

5 Resources to Fuel Your Inner Entrepreneur

Jan 25, 2019

Looking to immerse yourself in all things entrepreneurship? Check out this list on what to read, listen to and learn from in order to prime your mind as a current or future entrepreneur. Who knows, maybe they’ll spark your next big business idea!

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Congrats to the Collegiate DECA 2023-2024 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

Apr 26, 2024

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

DECA News

Introducing the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 23, 2024

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2024-2025 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 Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 23, 2024

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2023-2024 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Austin, TX.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 23, 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Austin, TX.

Conferences

Ways to Reflect on the CDECA ICDC Experience

Apr 23, 2024

Whether you’re aiming glass or looking to expand your network, Collegiate DECA ICDC has it all. But what’s next when it all wraps up, and the closing session ends? Here are some things that you can do after the closing session ends.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Nepo-Baby or Legit Candidate?

Apr 22, 2024

Step into the role of a consultant hired by the president of Grand Grocery, a privately held supermarket chain with over 300 locations in one state. The president has hired you to help with succession planning after a sudden decision to retire.

Conferences

Making the Most of Conferences: Your DECA ICDC Era

Apr 17, 2024

DECA ICDC can lay the foundation for your professional life—if you come ready to engage, learn and stretch your skills. In this article, dive into how to make the most out of your conference experience.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Rethinking Free Shipping

Apr 15, 2024

Step into the role of the owner of Quilts & Linens, a small business that sells custom made quilts and other bedroom linens. Your business partner needs you to create a new shipping and returns policy that will help with skyrocketing overhead and operating costs.

Conferences

Introducing the Collegiate DECA ICDC 2024 Keynote Speaker

Apr 9, 2024

DECA is pleased to announce that Eddie Slowikowski, will deliver the keynote during the 2024 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Marketing a Partnership

Apr 8, 2024

Step into the role of the marketing manager for Aroon Properties, a hospitality company with over 5,000 properties. The chief marketing officer wants you to determine how to best market the company’s partnership with a national brand that will strengthen existing relations with customers.

Career Insights

The Secret to Success in DECA and Beyond

Apr 1, 2024

Never want to be stuck on a problem again? We got you. Learn a powerful method to crush any problem - from DECA, to admissions, to academics, to sports and even everyday life.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2024 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Apr 1, 2024

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award recipients! This award recognizes outstanding senior members for their involvement with DECA.