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Success Books That Change You
Summer break is a great time for self-reflection and working to become a better leader as you continue your leadership journey! Here are a few book suggestions about changing your perspective.
DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 45th Semi-Annual Survey
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 45th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 5,600 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 16.2 years.
Looking Back on Your Legacy
Many of us are reflecting on a successful year serving as a DECA leader, but how do you define that success? Looking back on and defining your legacy allows you to reminisce over the great memories and hard work you accomplished and find new ways to improve your leadership style.
Congratulations to the 2023 Marriott Foundation ICDC Travel Scholarship Recipients
Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is pleased to provide travel scholarships to high school DECA members to participate in the 2023 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, FL.
Where to Start During Tax Season
Earned wages, tracking hours and spending summers lifeguarding at the pool come with the inevitable: taxes. Interview with Steve Brown, CPA and Founder of Brown and Maguire CPAs, PLLC., reveals the key things to know as you file.
Congratulations to DECA's 2023 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award recipients! This award recognizes outstanding senior members for their involvement with DECA.
Case Study of the Week: Encouraging Guests to Return and Spend More Money
Step into the role of sales manager at Covington Hotel – Blossom City, a full-service hotel located in a city of 100,000 people. The general manager of the property wants you to create a targeted email promotion that will attract past profitable customers.
Pursue Your Profession
If you’re graduating and searching for what’s next, consider a career in residential property management. The RPM industry is hiring talented, creative and passionate people to help provide homes and create communities for 44 million Americans.
Understanding Credit Cards
Getting a credit card can seem magical—you can buy the things you want without needing cash. But if you don’t manage them correctly, credit cards can make your money disappear.
Case Study of the Week: Funding Options for Small Businesses
Step into the role of the owner of Mobile Jewels, an online company that sells accessories for mobile phones. You were able to start the company with your savings and have used it for purchasing supplies, tools, packaging, and a lease on a small workspace.
Chapter Outreach: How North Dakota Connects Chapters
Learn more about North Dakota DECA's 2023 Program of Leadership and chapter outreach efforts, including their Adopt-A-Chapter program, from Anika Weekes, Vice President of North Dakota DECA.
Congratulations to DECA's 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients
DECA is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Battle of Brands
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.
5 Tips for Students on LinkedIn
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?
Growing a Global Brand: An Inside Look at Universal
Universal Orlando Resort™ is known around the globe as an epic, world-class vacation destination. But that didn’t happen overnight.
The Ultimate Written Event Guide
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.
Collegiate DECA 2017-2018 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors
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).
Collegiate DECA's 2017-2018 Recognition Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2017-2018 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award winners!
Collegiate DECA 2017-2018 Leadership Passport Program Recipients
Congratulations to the chapters and individuals who completed the 2017-2018 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program.
DECA Scholarship Recipients 2017-2018
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.
DECA Direct Magazine: Prepare for the Real World
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.
5 Things to Help You Prep for Your Prepared Event
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.
DECA Direct Magazine: Food and Hospitality
This issue takes you inside the hospitality industry to discover the vast opportunities available to DECA members. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with two former Utah DECA members who were recently featured on Shark Tank for their creative solution to traditional wedding bands.
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From a Handshake to a Helping Hand: Connecting with Community Professionals
Stepping into a conversation with a professional can be intimidating, but with five key steps, you can create a connection that goes from an introductory handshake to a long-term career helping hand.
One DECA: October 2022
Check out what you missed on the October 2022 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.
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Sauk Rapids-Rice DECA's First Officer Induction Ceremony
Sauk Rapids-Rice DECA hosted its first successful officer pinning and induction! The event consisted of professional headshots, music, dinner, a formal presentation of the executive council and the induction of all other junior officers.
The New DECA SBE Individual Certification Exam Is Now Live
DECA members can achieve an SBE individual certification through the successful completion of an online exam. This is a great opportunity for DECA members to add an additional level of recognition for their mastery of small business management instructional areas.
Case Study of the Week: Using Research in Halloween Merchandising
Step into the role of the director of merchandising and operations for Fright Night Costumes. The senior vice president wants you to analyze new research information and decide how the stores should change current inventory.
Non-Traditional SBEs: Banks and Credit Unions
School-based enterprises usually emerge in response to an identified need in the marketplace for a particular product or service. These two gold-certified, non-traditional SBEs are switching things up by providing their schools access to banks and credit unions.
From Your Chapter to Your Community: All Those in Favor Say, “Let’s Vote!”
This November, general elections will take place. After registering to vote, research local poll locations, schedules and each candidate running. Be prepared to stand in line for your turn to vote on Election Day (Tuesday, November 8, 2022) or seek the availability of early voting.
Put DECA+ to Work in Your Classroom
Are your DECA members looking to earn DECA glass this year? Are you looking for ways to integrate DECA into your classroom instruction? Are you looking for ways to provide your students with self-guided instruction? Then read on!
Prepare for Role-plays at Association-level Competition
Need help showing your students why DECA is the best at preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management? Use this chronological guide to get started and develop role-play champions!
Spotlight on Customer Service
What is customer service and why does it matter to your future career? Experts from Chick-fil-A, Men's Wearhouse, Publix and Walgreens share their thoughts.
Case Study of the Week: Gambling with Financial Security
Step into the role of a financial advisor. A client has asked you for advice on investing for the future.
Blacksburg DECA's September Soiree Is a Success
In early September, Blacksburg DECA hosted its first annual "September Soiree" for potential members, including current marketing students and students enrolled in a marketing class next semester.
