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).
Announced at the 2018 International Career Development Conference in Washington, D.C., these are the new Collegiate Executive Officers.
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.
The DECA 5K is the first event held at ICDC. Hundreds of DECA-cated students and advisors woke up early in the morning to not only run for DECA, but also for MDA. Here are the top 5 things that happened at the #DECA5K, according to a 5K finisher.
When we think of ICDC some words that come to mind include: life-changing, inspiring, exciting, innovative, spectacular, chaotic (in a good way, of course), and surreal. The 2018 Atlanta ICDC Opening Sessions epitomized all of these descriptions. DECA had the privilege of being the first private group to utilize the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Saturday’s event brought over 19,000 DECA members…
Saturday morning kicked off the 2018 #DECAICDC community service activity, DECA 5K run/walk. Almost 1,100 runners and walkers came out on the International Plaza at the Georgia World Congress Center for the 5K.
Later this week, more than 20,000 DECA members, advisors, staff and volunteers will head to ATL for ICDC. A few Atlanta-based members of our @tlantaLive Social Media Team have created an Insider’s Guide to help you get the most out of your trip!
The 2018 DECA ICDC app is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to know before and during ICDC. Download it today to prepare for ATL!
Congratulations to the overall finalists at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference 2018. They will compete later today, Saturday, April 14. Best of luck! Business Ethics Business-to-Business Marketing Event Planning Financial Statement Analysis International Marketing Marketing Communications Sports and Entertainment Marketing Accounting Banking Financial Services Corporate Finance Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Hotel and Lodging Human Resource Management Marketing Management…
DECA is pleased to announce that Jillian Jacqueline will open the exclusive concert at the DECA International Career Development Conference on Monday, April 23, 2018. Jillian will take the stage at approximately 8:15 p.m., prior to headliner Andy Grammer. Jillian Jacqueline’s career is the antithesis of an overnight success, but her achievements have been abundant. From co-starring in a Broadway…
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