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DECA Inc. Stands Against Racism in All Forms
We stand in solidarity with the Black communities – our members, alumni, partners and employees – in the fight against systemic racism and injustice.

Leadership Team Building Ideas
While social distancing, it can be difficult to connect with the members of your leadership team. However, it is vital to continue being productive and connected. We want all teams to have an extra strong start to the next school year in order to make up for lost activities and events. Below are my top five tips to keep the DECA spirit alive with your leadership team!

4 Tips for Summer Job and Internship Success
For many students, finding a summer job, career-defining internship or even a well-paid career can be challenging, and the current job market does not make it any easier. Additionally, some students are enduring the nightmare of having their internship or a job offer revoked, while others are shifting to working remotely.

Using Zoom to Unlock New Learning Opportunities
It’s safe to say that 2020 has thrown just about everyone for a loop. Like many educators, Sharon Cutler, a 15-year DECA chapter advisor and teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, has been looking for unique ways to engage her students through distance learning.

Mastering Virtual Interviews
A hiring manager emails to tell you they'd like you to interview for your dream position -- virtually. Now what? Watch this video to help you master your next virtual interview.

Meet the 2020-2021 DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2020-2021 DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent DECA members around the globe and take our organization to the next level.

Tips for Acing Finals while Social Distancing
While finals this year will likely be accompanied by new challenges, that doesn’t mean they should be feared! Follow the steps below to ace your upcoming final exams with confidence.

DECA Members Receive Over $4.2 Million in Army ROTC Scholarships
Twenty-four DECA members are the recipients of over $4.2 million in scholarships from the Army ROTC.

DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Members' Years of Service
Congratulations to several outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.

Watch Now: Emerging Professional Conversations
Engage in a conversation with former DECA Inc. executive officers turned emerging professionals. Learn how they leveraged their DECA experience to earn success in college and their careers. Watch now.

DECA Honors Advisors for 40-55 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.

Watch Now: Executive Mentor Roundtable
Learn what it takes to become a successful business professional from a roundtable of accomplished executives in each of these career areas. Watch now.

Your Chapter's Best Year Yet
No matter your goals for the year, membership is the foundation of every DECA chapter. It’s important to plan ahead to reach potential new members and find innovative ways to engage your current members as well. With more than 10 years of DECA experience under their belts, Collegiate DECA Executive Officers Lindsay Joyner and Max May share their secrets to successfully growing chapter membership.

4 Things You Must Remember While Public Speaking
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.

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

Meet the 2019-2020 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team
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

Collegiate DECA 2018-2019 Leadership Passport Program Recipients
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.

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

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2018-2019
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.

Top Tips for Building Your First LinkedIn Profile
To get your LinkedIn profile off to a successful start, check out these key tips!

Are You an Entrepreneur?
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?

How to Incorporate an Entrepreneurial Attitude into Your DECA Chapter
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.
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2022-2023 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2022-2023 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete during the DECA International Career Development Conference this spring.

Case Study of the Week: Customer Reviews for Custom Pottery
Step into the role of the owner of Custom Pottery, a small business located in a city with 300,000 people. An entrepreneurial consultant has recommended that you begin allowing and encouraging customer reviews.

Turn Your Business Idea Into a Reality
So, you’ve got an idea for a business. What next? Whether you want to start a technology company or a restaurant, there are 5 practical steps you can take to bring your idea to life and figure out the next steps.

Building Deep Customer Empathy to Solve Any Problem
Deep Customer Empathy creates shared understanding, insights and motivation to improve the lives of our customers. How do we gain this empathy? By observing people, their behaviors, patterns and environment first-hand, with a keen eye to their pain points and barriers to achieving their goal.

Opportunities that Arose from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Out of the box, creative thinking arose because of COVID. For the live events industry and specifically for EDGE, it meant shifting to remote filming kits and establishing health and safety protocols. It strengthened our client relationships and our team’s cohesiveness.

Over 1,000 DECA Members Gathered at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Washington, D.C.
From November 11-13, 2022, over 1,000 DECA student and advisor members from 32 states attended the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in the Washington, D.C. area. Congratulations to the Ultimate DECA Members and Competitive Excellence Experience top performers!

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 44th Semi-Annual Survey of 14,500 U.S. Teens
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 44th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 14,500 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 15.8 years.
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How to Get The Edge on Member Engagement
As an organization, we want to make sure that all our members are constantly engaged in what is going on inside the world of DECA. Keeping engagement up, especially into DECA Month, is highly important to keep our members involved and engaged within the amazing organization that we’re all part of today.

One DECA: November 2022
Check out what you missed on the November 2022 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

4 Videos to Help Discover What Kind of Work You Want to Do
Need help deciding on a potential career path or college major? Check out these helpful videos with concrete steps and reflection questions to help you discover what kind of work you want to do.

A Look Back on Collegiate DECA Engage in Atlanta
200 Collegiate DECA members attended the 2022 Engage Conference in Atlanta, GA on November 3-5, 2022.

Case Study of the Week: Rewarding Customers While Increasing Sales
Step into the role of promotional director for Premiere Purchase, a consumer electronics retailer. The senior vice president has asked you to plan a special event exclusively for top-tier Premiere Points members that will result in an increase in sales.