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…
When recruiting for new Collegiate DECA members, I encounter a lot of individuals who were DECA members in high school and were excited to see that Collegiate DECA existed on their campus. They would provide our chapter with their contact…
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School is almost back in session, and now is the perfect time to be thinking up recruitment strategies for the 2019-2020 school year! Follow these tips below for inspiration on attaining unprecedented levels of membership: Participate in an event hosted…
A little backstory Let's rewind to the end of the 2018 #DECAICDC in Atlanta, Georgia. As I sit in the stadium, it dawns on me that my final DECA conference did not have the ideal ending. I never ran for…
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…
Looking for a comprehensive overview of contemporary curricula, pedagogy, and program development strategies, including dialogue with leading educators and industry executives? Hoping to learn how to use student organizations to apply and reinforce learning, to provide leadership development and to engage…
The 2019 Fall Piper Jaffray Taking Stock With Teens Survey is now live and ready for you to use in your classroom! Each spring and each fall, Piper Jaffray & Co. and DECA work together to conduct the bi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens”…
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…
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…
If you are a chapter or chartered association officer who attended the Emerging Leader Summit in San Diego, then you know it was an incredible time for everyone involved. Between endless networking, instructive EMPOWER and ELEVATE sessions, and an amazing night at Belmont Park it was truly an amazing experience. If you happened to miss out, here’s what happened:
In DECA, we are surrounded by opportunities. Every moment provides us a new chance to break out of our comfort zones, take risks and prove ourselves as emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Now is your chance to begin shaping your future. Will you let the moment slip by, or will you take action? HERE WE GO.
COMPETITIVE EVENTS UPDATES The Chapter Team Events will now be called the Project Management Events. 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…
