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Case Study of the Week: Is It Truly STEM Approved?

Aug 29, 2022

Step into the role of the director of marketing and consumer affairs for Maple Company, a company that manufactures and markets toys for children aged 3 to 10 years old. The senior vice president has asked for your analysis and recommendation on indicating that a new toy is “STEM approved.”

Chapter Strategy

SBE Chapter Certification Guidelines Available Now

Aug 22, 2022

The chapter certification guidelines and competition guidelines for the 2022-2023 school year are now available.

DECA News

Intuit Empowers Students to Make a Positive Impact in Their Communities

Aug 22, 2022

When they signed up for Intuit’s Social Innovation Challenge, Sofia Broughman, Fluorine Tutelman and Sophia Bustos were prompted to think of ways to support underrepresented minority entrepreneurs and business owners.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Excessive Debt, Excessive Consequences?

Aug 22, 2022

Step into the role of a credit counselor. A client is seeking advice on personal finances. The client, after paying monthly needed household bills, has $500.00 remaining for payment on credit cards and for miscellaneous expenses.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Designing a Promotional Calendar for Back-to-School

Aug 15, 2022

Step into the role of a store manager of Cloth & Denim, a regional chain of clothing stores specializing in youth sizes newborn to 16. The district manager has asked you to plan a promotional calendar for the back-to-school season.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: August 2022

Aug 12, 2022

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

Chapter Strategy

You're Invited! Join Monthly #OneDECA Calls

Aug 8, 2022

Beginning in August, all high school members are welcome to join monthly #OneDECA Calls where members have the opportunity to learn, collaborate and unite as part of the DECA community.

Chapter Strategy

Watch Now: DECA's 2022-2023 Membership Video

Aug 5, 2022

Get ready for a new year with DECA! The start of the school year means it's time for fun events, creative campaigns and a new membership video!

Chapter Strategy

4 Team Bonding Activities to Do with Your Team This Summer

Jul 20, 2022

Are you looking to build stronger connections with your friends, officers or members? Here are four unique ideas to Get the Edge with your team over the summer!

Leadership

Your Leadership Position Is Ending... Now What?

Jun 27, 2022

Within DECA (and life!), rewarding experiences often require raising your hand to enter the race, stepping up to the plate, and taking a risk as a leader. Risks come from new challenges, elections, committees, teams and setting goals. Here are thoughts to keep in mind as you pass the torch and leave office.

Chapter Strategy

What to Expect Entering Your DECA Officer Term

Jun 21, 2022

You’ve made it! Whether you’re a chapter or association officer, you’re essential to members, your community, your association and DECA as a whole. At the beginning of your term, it’s difficult to figure out how the year will play out, but, here are a few things to keep in mind throughout the year.

DECA News

DECA's 2021-2022 School-based Enterprise Individual Certifications

Jun 10, 2022

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

Career Insights

Battle of Brands

Nov 1, 2018

Trends come and go, but some brands are strong enough to stand the test of time. We surveyed 300 DECA members across the globe, asking them to name their favorite brands. From snack foods to streaming services, clothing to technology – Battle of the Brands aimed to find out where your allegiances lie. 

Career Insights

5 Tips for Students on LinkedIn

Nov 1, 2018

When it comes to LinkedIn, students are likely to start asking some questions: Is it too early to start? I’m not working/I’m not a professional, so what’s the point of a LinkedIn?

Career Insights

Growing a Global Brand: An Inside Look at Universal

Nov 1, 2018

Universal Orlando Resort™ is known around the globe as an epic, world-class vacation destination. But that didn’t happen overnight.

Compete

The Ultimate Written Event Guide

Nov 1, 2018

Before serving as the 2018-2019 High School Division President, he was an international finalist, earning second place in the International Business Plan at ICDC in Anaheim. Andrew Weatherman took home DECA glass and now he’s taking the time to share his insider secrets with you.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2017-2018 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

May 8, 2018

After three months of competition, Collegiate DECA congratulates the top teams who participated in Session 2 of the competition. Rankings are based on percentage growth against the S&P 500, not equity (learn more about the S&P 500 here).

DECA News

Collegiate DECA's 2017-2018 Recognition Award Winners

Apr 3, 2018

Congratulations to the 2017-2018 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award winners!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2017-2018 Leadership Passport Program Recipients

Apr 2, 2018

Congratulations to the chapters and individuals who completed the 2017-2018 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2017-2018

Mar 20, 2018

DECA is pleased to announce the 2017-2018 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $300,000 in scholarship to DECA members.

Leadership

DECA Direct Magazine: Prepare for the Real World

Mar 1, 2018

Whether you're about to graduate high school and begin your journey into college, or are saying goodbye to your collegiate years and are looking towards starting your career, this issue has the tips and best practice you need to know to achieve #Limitless success in the real world.

Compete

5 Things to Help You Prep for Your Prepared Event

Feb 6, 2018

Association conferences are right around the corner for DECA members everywhere, and while some members are not too worried about getting ready, others may have already started stressing out.

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DECA News

DECA Honors 2022-2023 Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations

Apr 24, 2023

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.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: How to Deliver Entertainment Along with Food?

Apr 24, 2023

Step into the role of marketing director for Friendly’s Club House, a chain of family entertainment centers and restaurants. Friendly’s Club House offers a limited menu of food and beverages, arcade games, amusement rides, dance floors, and special areas for birthday parties.

Career Insights

Your First Credit Card

Apr 24, 2023

If you feel like you’re ready for your first credit card, having a budget and doing the research before accepting the first offer is important. Getting a credit card is an important step on your financial journey and climbing onto the ladder of responsibility.

Partners

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Top 10 MDA Fundraising DECA Chapters and Associations

Apr 22, 2023

DECA and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are excited to announce this year’s top fundraising DECA chapters and associations. Thank you for your incredible community service efforts.

DECA News

DECA Celebrates the 2022-2023 Top 10 Chapters in the World

Apr 22, 2023

DECA is excited to congratulate the top 10 membership chapters in the world for the 2022-2023 academic year! Thank you to all chapters who worked to get the edge in membership recruitment.

DECA News

DECA Recognizes Lisa Delampan with Honorary Life Membership

Apr 22, 2023

Lisa Delampan has dedicated the last 30 years to serving DECA members and advisors in New England as the Chartered Association Advisor for New Hampshire DECA and Maine DECA.

Conferences

Watch the DECA ICDC 2023 Grand Opening Session 2023

Apr 21, 2023

Watch the 2023 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session on Saturday, April 22, at 8:30 p.m. ET, live from Orlando.

DECA News

Meet the 2023-2024 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 18, 2023

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2023-2024 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.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2023 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 18, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Orlando, FL.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 18, 2023

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2022-2023 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game 2023 Session Two Top Competitors

Apr 18, 2023

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

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Can Partnering Benefit Both Corporate Brands?

Apr 17, 2023

Step into the role of the vice president of merchandising and the director of channel management for Bright Star Foods, the nation’s largest supermarket chain. You will be meeting with the merchandising director for Care Plus Drug Stores to discuss a new partnership endeavor and explain the benefits.