In the months leading up to #DECAICDC in Nashville, the DECA Executive Officer Team will be showcasing members' stories about why they participate in DECA. Meet our first member, Marc Wilcox, from Ardrey Kell DECA in North Carolina. "I was…
The DECA Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Frank Peterson has been named Executive Director of DECA Inc. after a nation-wide search led by the DECA Inc. Board of Directors. Peterson brings nearly 15 years of experience…
Your Executive Officer Team is excited to announce that the January #OneDECA Call will take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST. January's call will focus on prepping your chapter or association to…
There’s still time to participate in the FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge! The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) Challenge asks students to create an entrepreneurial proposal for a new product idea for a specific market segment. This challenge isn't…
DECA has arranged special considerations for airfare for those attending the 2020 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference in Orlando, FL, and the International Career Development Conference in Nashville, TN. Check out some special deals and discounts for air travel below.…
The DECA High School Taskforce, Program of Study Taskforce and Collegiate Taskforce met in December to begin work on their charges set by DECA Inc.’s Board of Directors. DECA’s High School Competitive Events Taskforce met in October and will meet…
The 2020-2021 DECA Executive Officer Candidate Packet is now available. As our primary student brand ambassadors, DECA executive officers represent more than 220,000 student members to a variety of key stakeholders, including fellow members, advisors, education administrators, business partners, public…
DECA Inc. is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Facebook Education. During the 2019-2020 school year, Facebook Education and DECA will collaborate to: Participate in the pilot Digital Marketing Skills which provides access to the online Facebook Blueprint…
An acclaimed program from the SIFMA Foundation, the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game™ is an online simulation that challenges teams with building and managing a $100,000 virtual investment portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Over 40 teams of participants managed…
DECA has a full lineup of educational conferences for its members and advisors coming in 2020 and beyond. Check out conference dates and locations, and be sure to mark your calendars now so you’ll never miss an amazing experience. Emerging…
The DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award recognizes its members studying marketing, finance, hospitality and management for being an academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader through participation in DECA. If you know an exceptional DECA leader consider recognizing them…
During the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Washington, D.C., current and former DECA High School Division Executive Officers shared their stories with DECA members from around the world. Whether you're looking for advice on connecting with others, a roadmap to…
Participants in the DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) operate a web-based business simulation utilizing a competition version of the Virtual Business software. The VBC qualifying rounds are conducted via the internet, where participants post-competition scores for chartered association, regional and…
Nearly 300 Collegiate DECA members from 17 associations attended the 2019 ENGAGE Conference in Chicago, IL on November 21-23, 2019. The weekend included three days of non-stop networking, powerful speakers, career exploration, competition and captivating EduTours. One highlight of the…
DECA is pleased to announce it will be participating at the ACTE CareerTech Vision 2019 Conference in Anaheim, California, in December. Stop by and visit DECA at booth #430 on Thursday, December 5, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and…
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2019-2020 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). The DECA competitive event is a fast-paced, online simulation that challenges students to manage tasks is the career areas of accounting, fashion, hotel management, personal…
Each year DECA awards over $300,000 in scholarships to deserving high school and college members thanks to the generous support of our National Advisory Board members and corporate partners. Many of these scholarships are offered exclusively to DECA members to…
With over 645 million users, LinkedIn is the web’s largest professional networking site and the best platform for building a professional, online brand. But as a student, you may be wondering, “Do I really need a LinkedIn profile?” Absolutely! Creating…
Entrepreneurs have a unique mindset that combines a different way of looking at the world with a fearless, can’t-stop-won’t-stop attitude. Curious about what goes on in the mind of an entrepreneur? Read on to learn how successful entrepreneurs think, and…
Looking to immerse yourself in all things entrepreneurship? Check out this list on what to read, listen to and learn from in order to prime your mind as a current or future entrepreneur. Who knows, maybe they’ll spark your next…
Your Executive Officer Team is excited to announce that the December #OneDECA Call will take place on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Click here to join the call. December's call will focus on fundraising and financing the…
The UCF Summer Experience in Entrepreneurship is a unique workshop that empowers students to delve deeper into their true passions and interests and harness them in a way that provides clarity for them to move forward as change-makers in the…
DECA Inc. and Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) are excited to launch the eighth year of the DECA Idea Challenge. A premier event of GEW, the DECA Idea Challenge dares elementary through college students around the globe to find an…
DECA is excited to announce another year of the DECA Idea Challenge, a fast-paced experiential learning exercise that dares students of all ages to find an innovative use for a commonplace item in mere days! Once revealed, students must generate a…
Your Executive Officer Team is excited to announce that the November #OneDECA Call will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Use this link to access the call. Call Agenda November's call will focus on tips…
The annual DECA Pumpkin Contest is always a great time for members and advisors to show off their creativity and DECA pride. This year did not disappoint! DECA received over 415 incredible pumpkin creations, and selecting the top three winners…
The #DECAMonth Photo Challenge is back for another year! Not sure how to participate in the photo challenge? We’ve got all the information you need for this fun and engaging challenge in this article. What is the #DECAMonth Photo Challenge?…
This year's first #OneDECA Call was held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. The call focused on "The Roadmap to Music City" as the officers shared their program of leadership initiatives and how to get involved, sneak-peaks at upcoming conferences and…
Your DECA Executive Officers are re-launching the DECA student video call series to connect with high school DECA members at every level. Find the call that best matches your DECA involvement and mark your calendars to join us! ONE…
Thanks to DECA’s National Advisory Board (NAB) member companies, DECA has launched a new Internship & Career webpage for Collegiate DECA members. Now you can explore all of the internship and career opportunities available to Collegiate DECA members in one…
October is a great time to be a DECA member. The leaves are turning vibrant colors, the crisp weather signals it is time to dig out your favorite DECA hoodie and the smell of pumpkin spice lattes fills the air.…
This year's #DECASBEWeek took place on Monday, September 30 - Friday, October 4, 2019, and DECA chapters across the world took to social media to shine a spotlight on their school-based enterprises. With thousands of posts shared, we hope you…
We are excited to deliver all your resources you need to showcase “This Is How We Do DECA” in one branded box this year! Combining our membership pin mailing and first chapter packet envelope, be looking for the all-new blue…
"Whatever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it, they will want to come back and see you do it again, and they will want to bring others and show them how…
Do you aspire to attain some #DECAGlass this year in DECA’s Competitive Events Program this year? Set yourself up for success in DECA’s competitive events by using a two-fold method: first, find a career area that you have immense interest…
