Professor Dan Freeman, founding director of Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, shares reasons why you should care about getting an entrepreneurship education, from the perspective of employers.
On Friday November 16, thousands of DECA members from the North Atlantic and Southern Regions will be gathering for the Ultimate DECA Power Trip. From the delicious food to great networking opportunities, these are just a few reasons why you and your chapter should make your way to Baltimore this November.
For the past few years, DECA has posted online the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each of the district level scenarios to help advisors and members prepare for district competitions more effectively.
DECA is pleased to announce the 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference Tour Package.
On November 16-18, members from the region’s 13 states will gather in downtown Detroit for the annual Central Region Leadership Conference.
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 and spending habits among teenagers.
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.
An acclaimed program from the SIFMA Foundation, the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game is an online simulation of the global capital markets that engages students in the world of economics, investing and personal finance. The competition challenges teams with building and managing a $100,000 investment portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Participants manage all aspects of the portfolio including asset selection, buying and selling.
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.
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.
DECA Inc. is thrilled to bring advisors together to improve their teaching and chapter strategy at AMPED! Sponsored and hosted by Johnson & Wales University, the four-day professional learning experience will be packed with networking, workshops and applied learning. View the 2018 DECA AMPED program to see how this year’s Professional Learning Series theme, “This Is How We Do DECA,”…
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 have participated in the push up and pull up fitness challenge in the exhibit hall. But most importantly, you probably…
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 when the time comes, you are #ReadyForIt. Have a DECA buddy I’ve found one of my biggest struggles in…
On May 8, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced the 54th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields. DECA is proud to announce that five DECA members were selected to receive this honor. “I want to congratulate this year’s class of Presidential Scholars…
Congratulations to the following chapters who will receive the Virtual Business Challenge – DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by a grant from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
DECA is pleased to provide competitive events transcripts for all competitors at this year’s DECA International Career Development Conference — free of charge!
In partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), DECA is pleased to offer students an opportunity to boost their diploma and resume with the Certified Guest Service Professionals (CGSP®) industry certification.
Students attending the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) experienced a new opportunity to network with their peers and engage with DECA’s corporate partners. Each of the 5 Professional Development Academies (PDAs) included a Mini-Case Competition focused around next year’s Engage topic.
The following changes have been proposed by the Collegiate Task Force and approved by the DECA Inc. Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 membership year. Complete descriptions of these changes will be reflected in the new Collegiate DECA Competitive Events Guide to be published in August 2018.
After three months of competition, Collegiate DECA congratulates the top teams who participated in Session 2 of the competition. Rankings are based on percentage growth against the S&P 500, not equity (learn more about the S&P 500 here).
DECA Direct Online Social Media Correspondent, Josephine, attended FIDM’s Debut Fashion Show.
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.
Answers to all your post-ICDC questions – from finalists to upcoming events.
Are you ready for it? Download the latest high school DECA calendar for the 2018-2019 school year! Download calendar here. It has key dates, including conferences and deadlines, and will continue to be updated as additional dates are confirmed. The official calendar will be published in the DECA Guide and posted online in July. Take this opportunity to put the future conference dates on your…
Watch the full videos of all grand session from DECA’s 2018 International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
The DECA Inc. Board of Directors approved a number of changes to DECA’s Competitive Events Program, many effective for the 2018-2019 school year.
Congratulations to the winners at the 2018 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations to the finalists and winners from all 2018 ICDC competitive events. Read lists of winners by event, watch the full Grand Awards video and see this year’s DECA Inc. scholarship recipients.
DECA is pleased to announce the 2018 scholarship recipients.
DECA Inc. would like to recognize and thank the 900+ individuals who volunteered to judge competitive events at the 2018 International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
DECA’s annual Leadership Recognition Reception at the International Career Development Conference highlights DECA leaders who have demonstrated exceptional numbers in their DECA chapter and association membership in the past school year, as well as advisors and chartered association advisors who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to DECA Inc.
The 2017-2018 IMPACT Program awards were presented at the Chartered Association Officer luncheon in Atlanta at #DECAICDC!
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.
Andy Grammer performed an exclusive concert for DECA ICDC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Congratulations to the 2018-2019 DECA Executive Officer Team.
