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Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge 2024 Winners Announced
Over 1,150 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge. Students learned about audience targeting, content scheduling and promotion to drive product sales.

Congratulations to the Members that Achieved SBE Individual Certification
Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!

Announcing the 2024-2025 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2024-2025 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete during the DECA International Career Development Conference this spring.

Meet the #BeTheOne Social Media Team
The DECA Inc. Communications team is excited to announce the 2024-2025 #BeTheOne Social Media Team! Team members will help grow the DECA brand by showcasing their one-of-a-kind DECA experience through TikTok Videos and Instagram Reels.

This Is How We Do DECA: Advisor Basic Training Series
Join us for the brand new This Is How We Do DECA: Advisor Basic Training series, designed for brand new or newer DECA chapter advisors looking for an overview of the year to come.

Download the 2024-2025 DECA Guide
The DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, access competitive event guidelines and so much more!

The Summer of DECA Quest
The Summer of DECA Quest is full of fun activities you can complete on your own or with other DECA members! From watching the sunset and doing a TikTok trend to volunteering with your chapter and sharing your 24-25 DECA goals, there’s something for everyone.

Congrats to the Members that Achieved School-based Enterprise Individual Certification
Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!
DECA Earns Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE
DECA Inc. earned recognition by ASAE with a 2024 Gold Circle Award in the Video category. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership and communications award.

Learn More About Your 2024-2025 High School Executive Officers
During this year's DECA ICDC in Anaheim, DECA members selected the leaders that will serve during the upcoming school year. As they prepare for the next year, discover more about who they are and where they come from.

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the following chapters selected to receive the VBC – DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation.

Army ROTC Awards Over $2,000,000 in Scholarships to DECA Members
12 DECA members are the recipients of over $2,000,000 in total scholarships from the Army ROTC.

Congratulations to DECA's 2025-26 Scholarship Recipients
DECA is pleased to announce the 2025-26 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Leadership Passport Recipients
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients! The Leadership Passport Program encourages associations, chapters and individual members to participate in events that enhance the experiences of members.

Sending DECA Love this Valentine's Day
Let your DECA bestie, competition partner and fellow chapter members know how much they mean to you with this year's DECA Valentines!

Add Collegiate DECA to Your Winter Break
Winter break is the perfect time to relax, recharge and reset for the second part of the school year, but you don't have to take a break from DECA! Here are some helpful tips to stay involved and beat any winter break boredom.

Announcing the Collegiate DECA 2025 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners
This year, over 100 Collegiate DECA members participated in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition, sponsored by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters. Congratulations to the top three performers!

The 2026-27 Collegiate Executive Officer Candidate Guide is Now Available
Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Candidate Guide is now available. Learn what it takes to become a candidate.

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA 2025-26 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

Vector Marketing and DECA Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership
DECA proudly celebrates 20 years of partnership with Vector Marketing Corporation - a collaboration that has empowered DECA members and educators to succeed in and out of the classroom.

How to Place a Custom Order with Shop DECA
Looking to personalize your DECA gear? The Shop DECA team has made creating and ordering custom merchandise for your chapter simple and easy.

DECA and the NRF Foundation Celebrate 30 Years of Partnership
For three decades, DECA Inc. and the NRF Foundation have shared a powerful vision: preparing the next generation of leaders for success in retail and beyond. This year, we proudly celebrate 30 years of collaboration, innovation and student impact.

Download the 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Guide
The Collegiate DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, learn about virtual challenges and access competitive event guidelines.

Get to Know the 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Executive Officers
During this year's Collegiate DECA ICDC in San Francisco, members elected the leaders who will serve during the 2025-2026 school year. As they gear up for an exciting year ahead, take a moment to learn more about the faces behind the blazers and the stories that brought them here.

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