Green Day for MDA is March 15
This year, DECA Chapters can join MDA’s annual Shamrocks campaign by selling MDA Shamrocks or participating in Green Day for MDA on March 15 or both!
Chapter Development
Watauga DECA Holds DECA Week
Noticing this issue, the decision was made to have a “DECA Week” with the goal to raise awareness within our school. Here is the week broke down.
The Spring 2019 Piper Jaffray Teen Opinion Survey Is Now Open
The survey effectively begins February 13 and will run for six weeks, ending March 27.
Funding Your Chapter's Impact
By starting with a simple event, your chapter can build unfaltering connections with community businesses, involve your peers, and raise money for causes that you are passionate about.
Express Your Love with DECA Valentine's Day E-Cards
Roses are red, diamonds are blue, here's a DECA Valentine's Day card perfect for you!
Make the Most of #CTEMonth
Career and Technical Education Month®, or CTE Month®, is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country.
DECA Direct Magazine: The Team Issue is Available Now
DECA Direct Magazine, the Team Issue, features tips from top competitors, stories of successful DECA members and alumni, and a discussion guide for team effectiveness. Plus, find everything you need to be #ReadyForIt when #CTEMonth arrives in February.
Let’s Unify Your Chapter!
When it comes to DECA, almost 99% of your teamwork comes from within your own chapter. Furthermore, teamwork within your DECA chapter makes your time in DECA more enjoyable as well. As a result, your chapter becomes your in-school family, which excites you and pushes you to work hard in DECA.
#OneDECA, A Call to Connect
Learn more about DECA’s monthly call for all members. You’ll be able to collaborate on an international level, yet still bring back your newfound experience and ideas o your local chapter.
3 Reasons I Consider Myself a Leader (Thanks to DECA)
DECA member Rohan shares his experience and how DECA has better prepared him to be a leader in school and into the corporate world.
The 12 Days of DECA
The holiday season can often be a time of chaos and stress. Preparation for extracurriculars such as DECA sometimes takes the backseat to baking cookies, giving gifts, or traveling to see family. Here are 12 ways to bring the holiday spirit to your DECA Chapter this December.
Presenting Yourself on Instagram Professionally
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” This saying has been around for many years. Now, living in a social networking world, this saying is truer than ever. Instagram is a platform of telling stories through pictures, so ask yourself, “What story am I telling others?”
November 2018 #OneDECA Call
Read the OneDECA Report from November 11, 2018. Join the next call on December 18, 2018.
Virginia DECA Members Win $10,000 Investment for Their Company: Grow Greenly LLC
The group of four Virginia DECA members had made their pitch for a business they started, Grow Greenly LLC, at the 2018 IncubatorEdu National Pitch Competition on July 18th in Chicago, Illinois. The winning teams were about to be announced, and the only thing left to do was to wait.
Connecting the DECA Community - Power Trip and One DECA
Every month the Executive Officer team is hosting an opportunity through the video chat supporter on Zoom for student leaders to share ideas and get to know one another. Centered around a key topic for the month members share their experiences and ideas which are then documented for future generations of DECA association and chapter leaders. On December 18th at 10 PM EST, join the Executive Officer team as we discuss chapter fundraising.
4 Things DECA Taught Me
Hear from DECA alumnus and Wharton School of Business student, Dean Jones, about his time in DECA and how it prepared him for his future.
3 Tips for Successful Fundraising
Fundraising is a beneficial technique to foster growth for your chapter, develop publicity across your community, and support DECA. The three tips provided should help your current strategies become more efficient by looking at unique avenues and approaches for maximized success!
Promote DECA Month with a Pro Poster
As the PR (Public Relations) Manager of my chapter, my job involves promoting DECA throughout my school (and to newcomers), taking plenty of pictures, and spreading news from our chapter to the community. This October, I created a poster to…
It Can Wait, It's Worth The Wait
DECA is pleased to announce a collaboration with AT&T to reduce the number of distracted drivers. It Can Wait is a national campaign, launched by AT&T, to eliminate distracted driving. The campaign encourages individuals to take a pledge promising to not be a distracted driver. DECA and AT&T are collaborating to launch a 'text-to-pledge' project.
5 Fun Fall Fundraising Ideas
For DECA members, fall ameans that regional conferences are quickly approaching. This year, the Western Region Leadership Conference will be in Anaheim, the Central Region Leadership Conference will be in Detroit, and The Ultimate DECA Power Trip will be in Baltimore. For many chapters, attending a regional conferences is an expensive trip, but have no fear, fall fundraising tips are here!
10 Books to Read This Year
Today is #ReadABookDay, but books deserve more than just one day of love. In fact, if you want to be wealthy, successful, or just really smart, then you should read books. A lot of books. The average CEO reads four to five books per month, which is about one book per week. Whether you're looking to hone your skills for your Role Play or jumpstart your journey to a corner office, we've got the books for you!
Watch Now: The 2018-2019 #ReadyForIt Membership Video
DECA is proud to present the 2018-2019 membership video. This year's video is all about how DECA helps you get READY FOR IT - ready for college, ready for your career, ready for whatever comes next.
Advisors: Access DECA's Online Membership System for the 2018-2019 Year
Advisors can now access DECA's Online Membership System for member management, registration and more. This guide will guide you through required updates for 2018-2019 as well as provide information about new features.
2018-2019 DECA Guide Available Now
This year's DECA Guide is out now to help get you Ready For It before the year even begins. Packed with all the information and updates you need to have a successful year, the DECA Guide is your one-stop-shop to prepare for the 2018-2019 school year.
Nine DECA Students Receive Over $1 Million in Army ROTC Scholarships at 2018 DECA ICDC
Were you at DECA ICDC in Atlanta, Ga. in April? If so, you probably saw the U.S. Army at a variety of DECA events, including the warm-up session before the 5K run/walk, during the Executive Mentor Session, or you might…
4 Ways to Stay Involved with DECA All Summer Long
One of the hardest things about summer is getting back into the school year in the fall. Next thing you know, it's time for local competitions! Here are a few tips to stay involved with DECA all summer so that…
Ready For It Logo Files
Download the 2018-2019 Ready For It theme logo files.
Collegiate DECA Student and Chapter Recognition
At the 2018 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference, we recognized nearly 50 chapters and 300 individual DECA members for their incredible work this year.
Special Guest Appearance at 2018 DECA ICDC Grand Awards
DECA's Grand Awards Session featured a special surprise guest on Tuesday evening. Optimus Prime took the stage to introduce Universal's new marketing program. The 2019 DECA ICDC will be held in Orlando.
Alma DECA Celebrates Happy CTE Month
Alma DECA organized and implemented a Happy #CTE Month campaign in February.
Apply to Be a Part of the Collegiate DECA Leadership Forum at #CDECAICDC
This year at #CDECAICDC we will be hosting our first ever Leadership Forum.
Advocacy on Capitol Hill at #CDECAICDC
The Advocacy on Capitol Hill Orientation and Training, which will be offered for the first time this year at #CDECAICDC, offers a unique opportunity to develop your advocacy skills and engage with your representatives in Congress.
Collegiate DECA Recognition Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to the 2017-2018 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award winners!
Pros and Pros of Being a Chapter Officer
No matter your title, you are exhibiting tenacity and passion to serve others.
3 Simple Tips to Make Your DECA Chapter More Fun
I love DECA so much that I am known around my school as the DECA kid.
