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…
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).…
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…
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…
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 #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…
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.…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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.
Elected at the 2019 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, the 2019-2020 Executive Officer Team is eager to represent Collegiate DECA members this year. Your new executive officers are excited to focus their efforts on supporting chapter…
DECA members who qualified for the second-round review of their scholarship application(s) must log into their portal and upload their supporting documents by February 15.
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.
A premier event of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the DECA Idea Challenge dared elementary through university students to generate a new use for paper clips in merely a week! In addition to reinventing the item, teams were to create a video pitch of their new product.
With the January 18, 2019 due date quickly approaching, now is the perfect to start or finish your DECA scholarship application. Each year, DECA receives thousands of applications from its members. Here’s four easy steps to make sure yours gets noticed.
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.
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).
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.
Congratulations to the winners at the 2018 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Washington, D.C.
DECA is pleased to announce the 2018 scholarship recipients.
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…
