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. December's call will focus on fundraising and financing the cost of competition and chapter activities.…
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…
The Project Management Events require participants to use project management skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close a project. Participants in the Project Management Events will: Identify a problem Develop a project management plan related to the…
As a DECA member, you clearly have a passion for the organization. Before jumping into your goals for the year, it’s important to start with that passion. Why is DECA important? What can DECA do for the students in your…
Signature Sessions for Marketing & Business CTE Professionals at CareerTech VISION December 4-7, 2019 | Anaheim, California ACTE's CareerTech VISION, the largest gathering of career and technical educators in the country, presents a collection of sessions focused on marketing and…
The 2019 Fall Piper Jaffray Taking Stock With Teens survey closes on Wednesday, September 18. Each spring and each fall, Piper Jaffray & Co. and DECA work together to conduct the bi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” survey. The survey gauges brand preferences…
Collegiate DECA members are invited to participate in the first round of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game, which kicks off September 23, 2019. Participants in the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game, provided by the SIFMA Foundation, develop and manage…
Check out the Collegiate DECA Guide for 2019-2020, which contains a variety of great resources for members and advisors all in one place! The 2019-2020 Calendar Information About Student Recognition Opportunities Key Conference Dates Competitive Events Overview Competitive Events Guidelines…
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DECA is excited to announce that The Startup Studio will host its “Learn to Start” experience at DECA’s Innovations and Entrepreneurship Conference this November 15-17, 2019, in Washington, D.C. In a time where market change is exponential, The Startup Studio…
Ready. Set. Here We Go! The 2019-2020 DECA Membership Video is all about going faster, going bigger and going further. One of the key messages in the video is that DECA prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community…
Here We Go! This year's DECA Guide is out now! Packed with all the information and updates you need to have a successful year, the DECA Guide is your go-to source to prepare for the 2019-2020 school year. The DECA…
DECA is pleased to provide competitive events transcripts for all competitors at this year’s DECA International Career Development Conference — free of charge! DECA chapter advisors can obtain their entire chapter’s transcripts by logging in to the membership system at https://membership.decaregistration.com/. Click…
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. Participants manage all aspects of the…
The 2019 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference took place April 13-16 in Orlando, Fl. Over 1,000 student members, representing 33 states and provinces, immersed themselves in competition, professional development and networking opportunities. Quick Links Competitive Events Comprehensive Results LinkedIn…
