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Start Now: 3 Tips to Build Your Chapter for Next Year

Nov 17, 2022

Class registration for the 2023-2024 school year will be here in a few short months! If your chapter is co-curricular, where you register for a class while being a DECA member, it is important to spread the word early to potential members coming to your school next year. Here are a few tips to help your chapter succeed in gaining new members.

DECA News

2022-2023 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers

Nov 16, 2022

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

Case Study of the Week: Customer Reviews for Custom Pottery

Nov 14, 2022

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.

Career Insights

Turn Your Business Idea Into a Reality

Nov 14, 2022

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.

Career Insights

Building Deep Customer Empathy to Solve Any Problem

Nov 14, 2022

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. 

Career Insights

Opportunities that Arose from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nov 14, 2022

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.

Conferences

Over 1,000 DECA Members Gathered at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Washington, D.C.

Nov 13, 2022

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!

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 44th Semi-Annual Survey of 14,500 U.S. Teens

Nov 11, 2022

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.

Chapter Strategy

How to Get The Edge on Member Engagement

Nov 10, 2022

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. 

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: November 2022

Nov 8, 2022

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

Career Insights

4 Videos to Help Discover What Kind of Work You Want to Do

Nov 7, 2022

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.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Rewarding Customers While Increasing Sales

Nov 7, 2022

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.

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.

Career Insights

Social Media Trends to Watch in 2025

Dec 17, 2024

As we enter 2025, now is the perfect opportunity to set goals for your chapter's social media account and predict what will happen across social media platforms.

DECA News

Add Collegiate DECA to Your Winter Break

Dec 16, 2024

Winter break offers the perfect opportunity to get some extra rest, unwind and reset for the second part of the year, but you don't have to take a break from DECA! Here’s a list of useful tips to keep you engaged and overcome any winter break boredom.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Ethics in Supply Chain Management

Dec 16, 2024

Step into the role of the chief operations officer at Style Fresh, a leader in the fashion industry. The CEO wants you to make a supply chain decision after analyzing risks involved with maintaining a relationship or finding a new supplier.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Collecting Guest Feedback for New Property Features

Dec 9, 2024

Step into the role of the director of development for Gallivant Inn, a hotel chain with over 1,000 locations in the United States. The vice president wants you to put together a plan to gather feedback from hotel guests.

Spotlights

Building a Professional Network Through DECA: The Path to Success

Dec 6, 2024

While navigating today’s competitive professional landscape, cultivating meaningful relationships and establishing a network of industry contacts is invaluable. DECA provides a powerful platform for building a professional network for students.

Spotlights

Steps to Success: 4 Strategies to Elevate Your DECA Competitive Event Presentations

Dec 6, 2024

As a Collegiate DECA member, competitive event presentations are a big deal. The following tips will help you learn how to level up your DECA presentations and prepare for presentations you could be doing in your career.

Spotlights

How Can I Grow My CDECA Chapter?

Dec 3, 2024

Recruitment is not only about spreading the word about your DECA chapter but also about consistency and approachability in your methods. Read on for a couple of ideas on how to do this!

DECA News

Announcing the Collegiate DECA 2024 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners

Dec 2, 2024

This year, over 100 Collegiate DECA members participated in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition, sponsored by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters. Congratulations to the top three performers!

DECA News

The 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Candidate Guide is Now Available

Dec 2, 2024

Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Candidate Guide is now available. Learn what it takes to become a candidate.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Comparing Operational Opportunities

Dec 2, 2024

Step into the role of a merchandising specialist for Galaxy Pet, a retail chain specializing in pet food, products and services. The director of operations wants you to compare operational opportunities for the retailer in airports across the nation.

Career Insights

Connections First: A Hospitality Guide to Acing Interviews and Job Searches

Dec 1, 2024

In hospitality, putting people first is the cornerstone of success. You’ll stand out as a top candidate by building authentic connections with your interviewers and emphasizing your passion for service.

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Chapter Strategy

Turning Tension into Teamwork: 5 Strategies for Conflict Resolution

Dec 1, 2024

Conflict resolution is a necessary transferable skill. Whether dealing with an argument on an officer team, among competition partners, or in a personal relationship, these five tips can help you positively resolve conflicts in the future.

Leadership

A Note for the Overachievers: How to Thrive During the Mid-Year Grind

Dec 1, 2024

Overachievers often find themselves caught between wrapping up the semester and preparing for the year ahead as December rolls in. This is when the pressure peaks, and maintaining balance becomes crucial. Here’s how you can keep your drive without sacrificing your well-being.

Partners

Celebrate Entrepreneurship Month with Intuit for Education

Nov 25, 2024

Unlock your members’ entrepreneurial success! Celebrate entrepreneurship with real-world skills and first-hand learning for your students with Intuit's Entrepreneurial Finance curriculum.

Spotlights

From Aspiring Member to Association President

Nov 25, 2024

Like many students, I joined Collegiate DECA to develop my skills and connect with others. What I didn’t expect was how this organization would shape my future and allow me to serve as Oklahoma's Association President.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Choosing the Right Channel

Nov 25, 2024

Step into the role of an entrepreneur who has created a line of all-natural haircare products named Cleanse. Your business partner has asked you to analyze a list of four retailers that want to sell Cleanse products.

Spotlights

Wayne State DECA Launches: A New Era for Student Leaders

Nov 22, 2024

Wayne State University proudly launches its DECA chapter, which is dedicated to empowering students with professional skills, networking and business experience.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Members that Achieved SBE Individual Certification

Nov 22, 2024

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

Conferences

The Ultimate Recap of the 2024 Power Trip

Nov 19, 2024

Filled with workshops, the Competitive Excellence Experience and a VERY memorable DECA After Dark at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, members from across the globe had the opportunity to grow as leaders and network with others doing the same.

Conferences

Over 2,500 DECA Members Gathered at the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Charlotte

Nov 18, 2024

From November 15-17, 2024, over 2,500 DECA student and advisor members attended the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Charlotte, NC. Congratulations to the Competitive Excellence Experience top performers!

DECA News

Announcing the 2024-2025 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers

Nov 18, 2024

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2024-2025 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

Case Study of the Week: Spend, Spend, Spend!

Nov 18, 2024

Step into the role of a personal finance advisor. A new client is having difficulties saving and has asked you for help.

Spotlights

Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: WCTC Collegiate DECA's Mini-Golf Social

Nov 11, 2024

WCTC Collegiate DECA strengthened team dynamics through the chapter's Mini-Golf Social. Members can apply this experience to the workplace and Be the One in Collegiate DECA.