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Congratulations to DECA's 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients
DECA is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 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: A Dilemma in the Produce Department
You are to assume the role of director of produce operations for City Foods, a regional grocery store chain with 50 locations. The vice president of merchandising has asked you to analyze a produce vendor and determine whether or not the chain should continue to sell its products.

Congratulations to the 2022 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners
DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.

Announcing DECA's Lead4Change 2022 Challenge Winners
DECA and Lead4Change proudly announce the winners of the 2021-2022 Lead4Change DECA Challenge! Members demonstrated their leadership skills by becoming involved in their communities and submitting a community service project.

Case Study of the Week: Value the Customer Before the Coin
You are to assume the role of district manager for Jefferson Bank, with ten branch locations in your district. The president of the bank has asked you to create a presentation for bank employees on the importance of customer relations in response to customer complaints.

DECA's 2022 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced
February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their schools, communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2022 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

Congratulations to the Top Teams in the MDA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Challenge
DECA and MDA are excited to announce the winners of this year’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Challenge.

Stukent Social Media Challenge 2022 Winners Announced
Over 1,400 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Challenge. Participants tested their social media marketing skills by managing a $5,000 weekly budget in simulated ad dollars for a fictitious, global bag company.

Case Study of the Week: Mattress Company Adds to the Product Mix
You are the owner of Cloud Mattress, a company that began selling mattresses online in 2014. A venture capitalist wants you to consider adding other products to the brand.

DECA and FIDM Congratulate Winners in the Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge
DECA and FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising are excited to announce the winners of this year’s FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge.

Congratulations to DECA's 2022 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 recipients of DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award!

Finding The Right College
Choosing the “right” college can feel stressful. In this session, you will discover how to narrow down your options to select the best college for you: One that fits your wants, needs and the Big Seven.

How Collegiate DECA Shapes Careers: Member Testimonials
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.

How to Enjoy the Fun Aspect of Collegiate DECA
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.

2024: A Year of Unprecedented Achievement in Collegiate DECA
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.

Be The One to Run for Collegiate DECA Executive Office
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.

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

From Aspiring Member to Association President
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: Choosing the Right Channel
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.

Wayne State DECA Launches: A New Era for Student Leaders
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: Spend, Spend, Spend!
Step into the role of a personal finance advisor. A new client is having difficulties saving and has asked you for help.

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

The Importance of Professionalism
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!

Case Study of the Week: Contingency Factors in Hiring
Step into the role of the human resources manager at Kid’s Castle Daycare, a daycare center located in a medium sized town. You must explain to the human resources intern why assessment and contingency factors are important in hiring employees at the daycare center.
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Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
What do you think Shark Tank’s Lori Greiner, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Beats Electronics founder Dr. Dre have in common?

Stukent Social Media Challenge 2021 Winners Announced
Over 1,500 individuals participated in this year's Stukent + DECA Social Media Challenge. Participants tested their social media marketing skills by managing a $5,000 weekly budget in simulated ad dollars for a fictitious, global bag company. Here are the top 29 performers!

Getting that ‘A’ for any College Paper
Writing is one of the most important skills you’ll learn during your college career. You’ll write research papers, essays, short answers and so much more. Proper grammar, diverse sentence structures and organized paragraphs are vital to your success and will excel at the University of Wyoming College of Business.

Case Study of the Week: Should Hospitality Services Be Open To The Public?
You are to assume the role of general manager at The Lodge at Creek City. The owner of the property wants to offer pool memberships to community members and wants you to determine the terms of the memberships that will not negatively affect guests.

The Profit’s Marcus Lemonis to Keynote #DECAICDC
DECA is pleased to announce Marcus Lemonis will deliver the keynote in an interview format during the 2021 DECA Virtual International Career Development Conference.

Case Study of the Week: Deliver Rootville Wants Food Time to Go Local
You are to assume the role of the owner of Deliver Rootville, a small business that provides delivery services to the community of Rootville. You will be meeting with the owner of an independent grocery store to propose an exclusive business relationship.

Is It Time to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone?
Choosing which school to attend can be a complex decision, full of tough choices. Will you stay close to home, or study abroad? Stick with your friends, or forge your own path?

Broaden Your Perspectives Abroad
Do you find yourself daydreaming in class about taking a long vacation? Study abroad is a unique opportunity offered to hundreds of thousands of university students annually, allowing them to travel to another country while still earning credits towards their degree.

Welcome to the Reimagined DECA Direct Online
The new DECA Direct Online is everything you want and everything you need – all in one place!

Celebrate the Good Times
Being a leader, it is natural to constantly be on-the-go finding new ways to innovate and new goals to accomplish. However, it is still important to recognize and reward yourself and those around you. It’s important to celebrate!

The College Application Portfolio: Brand "Me"
It's your senior year and you’ve sorted through dozens of emails, mounds of catalogs and texts. You’ve identified one college or university as the launching pad for your career in marketing communications, but how will you land a coveted position in their next freshman class?

Summer of Success
Summer jobs and internships are the perfect way to build your professional experience and put your networking skills to use. Check out our top tips to help you make the most of your summer gig and deliver a next level performance from day one!