Are you stressed out about affording college? There is an answer... The DECA scholarship program provides over $300,000 in scholarships each year. Many corporate partners of DECA provide funding for the awards presented at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC).…
DECA Chartered Association Officer Teams: It’s that time of the year again! Submissions for the 2019-2020 Impact Program are now being accepted. Will it be your chartered association that wins one of the greatest impact awards this year? Or is…
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…
The November-December 2019 issue of DECA Direct is here! The Entrepreneurship Issue features tips, resources and how-to guides to help kickstart your next entrepreneurial endeavor. Check out the entire issue online now: Features in this issue include: Are You…
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…
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…
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?…
DECA Inc. is seeking talented members to become DECA Direct Reporters for the 2019-2020 academic year. This is an exciting, selective role that will come with great experience and exposure for you, your chapter and your association. Reporters will be…
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…
The DECA Inc. Professional Division Awards recognize individuals for outstanding and significant contributions toward the development and progress of DECA Inc. The awards provide the opportunity to recognize dedicated supporters from the local to international level who further DECA Inc.’s…
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…
The September-October 2019 issue of DECA Direct is here! The Back to School issue features tips on selecting your competitive event, a guide to setting goals for the upcoming year and everything you need to get started this year in…
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…
Thank you to all the chapters and members who participated in the Piper Jaffray "Taking Stock with Teens" Fall 2019 Survey. We exceeded the goal of 8,000 with over 9,500 responses! The top 10 chartered associations that participated were: Texas…
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…
New school year, new people, new friends, new memories to make, and for tens of thousands of students, it’s a new DECA year. WELCOME BACK! As chapters begin the member recruitment process, as members begin the path to DECA Glass…
On behalf of your DECA Executive Officer Team, welcome to the 2019-2020 year of DECA! We are thankful for your trust in our team and look forward to serving you, the BEST leaders on this planet. Our theme for this…
DECA and AT&T encourage you to ‘Stop the Hate and Spread the Love’ through the Later Haters Challenge. DECA has teamed up with AT&T to empower teens to rise above online negativity through the Later Haters Challenge. Help to raise…
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…
During my two terms as a New Hampshire DECA Chartered Association Officer, I had the opportunity to attend and present a workshop at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip. I have found these experiences to be some of my most instructive…
It’s that time of the year again when members and advisors are heading back to school! Although it may not be the most exciting time of the year for everyone, there are several reasons to be energized for the year…
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…
Get your school-based enterprise ready because #DECASBEWeek 2019 is coming! This year's #DECASBEWeek will take place Monday, September 30 – Friday, October 4. Each day of #DECASBEWeek will have a social media theme that is unique to the DECA’s school-based enterprise program,…
If you're a veteran DECA member, you already know that DECA’s regional conferences are the highlight of the season! This year it’s ALL EYES NORTH as the Central Region Leadership Conference (CRLC) will be hosted in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on December…
DECA has launched the online scholarship program for the 2019 -2020 school year. Below is a brief overview of companies that contribute to DECA’s scholarship program and the basic criteria: Career Interest and/or Employment-Based AICPA Hilton Marriott International, Inc. NAPA Publix Super…
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…
When beginning the Collegiate DECA year, there are probably some questions that begin to swirl in your head from “What conferences should my chapter attend?” to “How do we compete?” We’re proud to introduce the new Collegiate DECA Chapter Guide!…
School is in session and the 2019-2020 DECA chapter campaigns are here! Start the year off strong by participating in one or more of DECA’s five chapter campaigns that encourage students to engage your community and grow membership. Each campaign…
