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Download the 2023-2024 DECA Guide

Jun 21, 2023

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!

DECA News

Congratulations to the Members Earning DECA's School-based Enterprise Individual Certification

Jun 14, 2023

Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!

Chapter Strategy

Incorporating Pride into Your Leadership Style

Jun 5, 2023

By incorporating the principles of pride into your leadership style, you can cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. In honor of Pride month, we’ll explore the five key parts of pride to help you become a more LGBTQ+ inclusive leader!

Conferences

Taylor Swift Would Love ELS

Jun 5, 2023

DECA ELS teaches members how to shimmer like a jewel, polish their leadership knowledge and skills, and create long-lasting connections and friendships. We all love and have seen our DECA blue, “just think of the fun things we could do” in Tysons!

Chapter Strategy

Building Tomorrow's Leaders: A Look Into Incoming Member Recruitment

Jun 5, 2023

Recruiting new members is key to building a strong foundation for your chapter and association. By taking the time to promote DECA and by connecting with teachers and other stakeholders, you can help ensure that your chapter continues to thrive for years to come.

Career Insights

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Jobs and Internships

Jun 5, 2023

Summer is a great way to prepare for your future! In this article, check out six key strategies to keep in mind if you're looking to maximize the benefits of your summer jobs and internships.

Chapter Strategy

5 Ways to Elevate Your End-Of-Year Chapter Banquet

Jun 2, 2023

End-of-the-Year Celebrations are always a terrific way to commemorate your chapter's accomplishments and recognize outstanding members. Check out these 5 ways to make your chapter banquet one to remember.

Conferences

Previous ICDC Competitive Event Winners

Jun 1, 2023

Congratulations to the competitive event top performers from past DECA International Career Development Conferences.

Conferences

2023 DECA ICDC Recap

Jun 1, 2023

DECA ICDC attendees were able to compete, develop leadership skills, spend time with friends and peers, pin trade, visit Downtown Orlando and meet DECA members from around the globe. To highlight DECA ICDC, let's hear from DECA Members that Experienced the Difference in April!

Spotlights

Walhalla DECA and SC MADD Combat Drunk Driving for Prom Promise Week

Jun 1, 2023

Walhalla High School's DECA chapter made a powerful debut by partnering with MADD for Prom Promise Week, raising awareness about drunk driving through games, speakers and fundraising activities, leaving a lasting impact on students and setting the stage for future campaigns.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Now Open Weekends!

May 29, 2023

Step into the role of marketing communications consultant hired by King Pediatric Clinic, a medical clinic focused on the health and well-being of children. The director has hired you to inform clinic patients and the community of King Pediatric Clinic's new weekend hours of operation and policies.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: From Corporate Apartment to General Lodging

May 22, 2023

Step into the role of director of brand management for Pathways Property, a corporate apartment building that contracts with businesses in the area to provide temporary housing for employees relocating to the area.

DECA News

Join the 2025 Collegiate Content Creation Team

Jan 13, 2025

Are you a Collegiate DECA member who loves to do content creation and marketing? Learn more on how you can join the Collegiate Content Creation Team today.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Can Existing Customers Find New Customers?

Jan 13, 2025

Step into the role of the owner of Good Pet, an online company that sells premium pet treats. Your business partner wants you to develop a marketing plan that will help the company gain new customers.

Compete

Get Ready for Session Two of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game

Jan 7, 2025

Collegiate DECA members are invited to participate in the second session of the DECA Stock Market Game which kicks off on February 3, 2025.

DECA News

Announcing the Collegiate DECA 2024-2025 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Jan 6, 2025

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

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: January and February are Slooooow!

Jan 6, 2025

Step into the role of the director of marketing for Jubilant Ranch, an extremely popular amusement park. The chief marketing officer wants you to choose one market to target for a promotion that would increase attendance in January and February.

Conferences

Accelerate into Association Conference Season

Jan 1, 2025

As Collegiate DECA members begin the new year, members within chartered associations get ready to compete at their association conferences. Learn the important details on how to make the most of your association's Career Development Conference experience.

Compete

Preparing for Competition Season

Jan 1, 2025

As competition season approaches, dive into event samples, practice role-plays and make the most of DECA's sample exams to fine-tune your skills and master time management for the big day.

Chapter Strategy

Bridging the Gap: How to Connect with High School DECA Members

Jan 1, 2025

Collegiate DECA benefits from bringing new members to our organization and having high school seniors join us upon graduation. Here are a few ways to help promote our division and ways to connect with the high school division throughout the year.

Chapter Strategy

3 Steps to Build a System for Success in 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Success is about action. Reflect on who you are, build habits that align with your ambitions and take bold actions to create opportunities. No matter how small, every step moves you closer to your goals.

Conferences

Exclusive Travel Discounts for DECA Members

Dec 19, 2024

DECA has arranged special airfare considerations for those attending DECA conferences in 2025. Check out special deals and discounts.

Spotlights

How the Leadership Passport Program Prepares Members for Careers

Dec 18, 2024

The Individual Leadership Passport Program incorporates various skill-building activities to prepare you for the professional path you aspire to succeed in.

Spotlights

Professionalism: The Foundation of Workplace Success

Dec 18, 2024

Professionalism will always be crucial when interacting with others, not just within DECA but also in the workplace and future careers. Here is how professionalism can be the foundation of success for you.

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Chapter Strategy

3 Reasons to Start a School-based Enterprise

Aug 6, 2020

Typically known as school stores, SBEs allow members to learn real-world marketing and business skills like selling, promotions and communication. Besides the personal benefits, here are three reasons to get started now!

Career Insights

5 Tips to Take Your LinkedIn to the Next Level

Aug 5, 2020

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.

DECA News

DECA Inc. Stands Against Racism in All Forms

Jun 12, 2020

We stand in solidarity with the Black communities – our members, alumni, partners and employees – in the fight against systemic racism and injustice.

Chapter Strategy

Leadership Team Building Ideas

Jun 3, 2020

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!

Career Insights

4 Tips for Summer Job and Internship Success

Jun 3, 2020

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.

Chapter Strategy

Using Zoom to Unlock New Learning Opportunities

Jun 1, 2020

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.

Career Insights

Mastering Virtual Interviews

May 26, 2020

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.

DECA News

Meet the 2020-2021 DECA Executive Officer Team

May 8, 2020

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.

College Success

Tips for Acing Finals while Social Distancing

May 4, 2020

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 News

DECA Members Receive Over $4.2 Million in Army ROTC Scholarships

May 2, 2020

Twenty-four DECA members are the recipients of over $4.2 million in scholarships from the Army ROTC.

Partners

DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Members' Years of Service

Apr 30, 2020

Congratulations to several outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.

Career Insights

Watch Now: Emerging Professional Conversations

Apr 28, 2020

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.