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Looking Back on Your Legacy

Apr 5, 2023

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.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2023 Marriott Foundation ICDC Travel Scholarship Recipients

Apr 4, 2023

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.

Career Insights

Where to Start During Tax Season

Apr 3, 2023

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.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2023 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Apr 3, 2023

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

Case Study of the Week: Encouraging Guests to Return and Spend More Money

Apr 3, 2023

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. 

Career Insights

Pursue Your Profession

Apr 1, 2023

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.

Career Insights

Understanding Credit Cards

Apr 1, 2023

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

Case Study of the Week: Funding Options for Small Businesses

Mar 27, 2023

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. 

Spotlights

Chapter Outreach: How North Dakota Connects Chapters

Mar 22, 2023

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.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients

Mar 21, 2023

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!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: The Need for an Accountant

Mar 20, 2023

Step into the role of a staff accountant working at Financial Business Solutions, a financial service provider for businesses and organizations in the community. A potential client is meeting with you to determine if services are needed. 

DECA News

DECA's 2023 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced

Mar 14, 2023

February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2023 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

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.

Career Insights

How Collegiate DECA Shapes Careers: Member Testimonials

Dec 1, 2024

Collegiate DECA equips students with essential skills that lead to successful careers. Members can quickly learn invaluable knowledge through competitive events and business education while cultivating lasting friendships.

Chapter Strategy

How to Enjoy the Fun Aspect of Collegiate DECA

Dec 1, 2024

While Collegiate DECA is meant to prepare college students to become emerging leaders and entrepreneurs, it also brings exciting opportunities to have a good time together. Learn different ways members can enjoy their time as a student member.

Chapter Strategy

2024: A Year of Unprecedented Achievement in Collegiate DECA

Dec 1, 2024

This moment of reflection is not just about celebrating the past—it’s about channeling the momentum you have built to make these final months your most impactful yet in your journey to Be The One.

Chapter Strategy

Be The One to Run for Collegiate DECA Executive Office

Dec 1, 2024

Serving the Collegiate DECA community is an honorable and exciting opportunity! Learn how your year as an executive officer can lead to professional and personal development while helping to grow our division one connection at a time.

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.

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.

Spotlights

The Importance of Professionalism

Nov 11, 2024

Professionalism can differentiate you from others in your industry and set you at a competitive advantage, which could lead to promotions and raises. How you show up matters!

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Conferences

Sterling Hawkins to Keynote DECA ICDC 2023

Mar 2, 2023

DECA is pleased to announce that Sterling Hawkins, the founder of the #NOMATTERWHAT movement, will deliver the keynote during the 2023 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.

Career Insights

Utilizing Your Strengths and Your Weaknesses

Mar 2, 2023

You may be asked about your greatest strength and weakness in many job interviews. It’s easy to know what we’re good at, but how do we portray our weaknesses positively and compellingly? Use this information to help boost your interview skills!

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2023 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners

Mar 1, 2023

DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2023 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.

Compete

Advice from DECA Competitive Event Judges

Mar 1, 2023

This April, DECA members participating in the competitive events program will appear before a volunteer judge to present on current business trends in various events and formats. In this article, hear from two of our dedicated volunteer judges as they provide insight on their experience serving the past 20+ years.

Career Insights

Super Bowl Commercials: Spiraling Towards the End Zone or Spiraling Out of Control

Feb 27, 2023

Costing an astounding $7 million for 30 seconds, Super Bowl commercials either fascinate or flop in front of over 113 million viewers. These commercials are the epitome of strategic marketing.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Methods to Market an Inconvenient Location

Feb 27, 2023

Step into the role of the marketing director for Ricardo’s, a mid-priced restaurant with 10 locations. The owner of Ricardo’s has asked you to develop a marketing plan that will build a new location’s local clientele, given its unique location. 

Partners

Taking Stock with Teens | Fall 2022 Insights

Feb 23, 2023

Edward Yruma, Managing Director and Senior Researcher, and Abbie Zvejnieks, Research Analyst, with Piper Sandler highlight insights from the most recent Gen Z research study.

Spotlights

UW Madison DECA's Mentorship Program

Feb 21, 2023

UW Madison DECA started a new mentorship program this semester, greatly benefiting both new and senior members. The program has had a lot of success as new students feel welcome paired up with a senior member.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: February 2023

Feb 21, 2023

Check out what you missed on the February 2023 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Spotlights

FVTC DECA Restocks Local Food Pantry

Feb 20, 2023

FVTC DECA collected over 400 food items during the statewide Trick-or-Can helping restock the FVTC food pantry. The FVTC food pantry is dedicated to providing students with access to free food.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Rich Content for Weekly Emails

Feb 20, 2023

Step into the role of director of marketing for Our Town Grocery, a grocery store chain with 350 locations. The senior vice president has asked you to determine content for weekly emails and how to obtain more customers’ email addresses. 

Spotlights

Helping Our Communities

Feb 17, 2023

Volunteers stepped up on a rainy Sunday afternoon to drop off bags requesting nonperishable food items for the Whitewater Community Space, a nonprofit community center that provides free clothing, furniture, books, food and many other items to anyone in need.