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Your Complete Guide to 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC in Louisville

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How to Talk About Your DECA Experience in an Interview

Feb 19, 2026

By using the STAR method and framing your experience in a clear, meaningful way, you can turn your DECA experience into compelling stories that impress recruiters.

Case Study of the Week
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Case Study of the Week: Resort Day Passes

Feb 16, 2026

Step into the role of the director of sales and marketing for Dew Point Resort and Conference Center, a large resort located in a popular tourist town.

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Pressure Forges Diamonds: 10 Practical Public Speaking Tips for DECA Competitors

Feb 1, 2026

DECA competitions place students in high-pressure speaking environments where performance is evaluated, timed and compared. Here are practical public speaking tips specifically for DECA competitors.

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CTE Month is More than a Celebration

Feb 1, 2026

CTE Month is a time to spotlight the programs, students and educators preparing the next generation of leaders, innovators and professionals. It is about building confidence, creating opportunity and shaping futures.

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Understanding Collegiate DECA Competitions

Feb 1, 2026

Reviewing what goes into prepared business presentations, individual case studies, and team case studies will help you take on your association-level competition and later Collegiate DECA ICDC.

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The 2026-27 Collegiate Executive Officer Candidate Guide is Now Available

Dec 9, 2025

Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Candidate Guide is now available. Learn what it takes to become a candidate.

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Feb 18, 2026
Announcing the Collegiate DECA 2025 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners
Dec 9, 2025
Just Released: The 2026-27 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Candidate Guide
Dec 8, 2025
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Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference
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Get Ready for Session Two of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game

Competition Ends on April 3, 2026

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The 2026-27 Collegiate Executive Officer Candidate Guide is Now Available

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Go The Extra with the Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program

Apply by February 15, 2026

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Shrey Patel
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Leadership

Pressure Forges Diamonds: 10 Practical Public Speaking Tips for DECA Competitors

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Understanding Collegiate DECA Competitions

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Lead Bigger: Why You Should Run for Collegiate DECA Executive Office

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Collegiate DECA Vice President
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The Global Business Academy: Consulting Opportunities for DECA Members

Jan 1, 2026

DECA members are invited to join a summer Global Business Academy for eight days of hands-on international consulting experience in Panama, Belize or Greece. Work with business experts, build advanced skills and immerse in a new culture.

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MDA Holiday Retail Campaigns

Dec 2, 2025

This holiday season, your generosity can make a lasting impact. Every donation helps bring break throughs in treatment, expert care, and essential resources to children and adults living with muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

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Piper Sandler

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 50th Semi-Annual Survey

Oct 23, 2025

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 50th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 10K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 15.7.

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Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Members of the Month

Feb 12, 2026

This year, everyone is excited to Go The Extra, and we’re excited to see how you do it! Read more about each Member of the Month and what makes them extraordinary leaders.

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Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Chapters of the Month

Jan 29, 2026

This year, everyone is excited to Go The Extra, and we’re excited to see how you do it! Read more about each Chapter of the Month and what makes them stand out on campus.

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Feeling Ready…Until We Weren’t: Preparing for DECA Competition

Jan 27, 2026

To prepare for the team case studies at Utah Collegiate DECA's association conference, Ensign College held a mock competition for their chapter's members.

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