Latest DECA News
DECA Direct Magazine: The Marketing Trends Issue is Available Now
The world of marketing is diverse and ever-changing. Keep up with the latest industry trends to stay at the top of your game, learn to market your chapter like a pro and get a behind-the-scenes look at careers in this exciting field.
Collegiate DECA Recognition Awards Now Available
It’s a new year and a new opportunity to showcase the hard work and creativity your chapter has put into the unique past few months. Reflect on your accomplishments by nominating your chapter and fellow members for Collegiate DECA's recognition awards!
Virtual Business Challenge Round Two Launches on January 19, 2021
The DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) is an official competitive event free to high school members and hosted by Knowledge Matters. The event is based on the virtual business simulations and offers over $23,000 in scholarship money.
Mark Your Calendar for January's Student Video Calls
All DECA members are encouraged to join January's video calls 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!
Checklist for SBE Chapter Certification Submissions
The deadline for School-based Enterprise (SBE) Chapter Certification submissions is quickly approaching! Don't miss your chance to certify your SBE for the 2020-2021 year.
Nominate a Student for DECA's Emerging Leader Honor Award
The DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award recognizes its members studying marketing, finance, hospitality and management for being an academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader through participation in DECA.
Level Up Your Entrepreneurship Skills with Intuit Innovation Challenge
DECA is excited to announce the Intuit Innovation Challenge. A premier DECA event during Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the Intuit Innovation Challenge is a hands-on design thinking project, daring students around the globe to innovate for impact to help reverse the effect of global warming.
DECA Direct Magazine: The De-stress Issue is Available Now
Between school, volunteering, extracurricular activities and DECA, there’s never a shortage of things to do! Learn how to hit pause, slow down and discover the best ways to manage your stress.
Announcing the Winners of the 2020 DECA Pumpkin Contest
Congratulations to the winners of DECA's Annual Pumpkin Contest! This year's contest had a record-shattering 530+ submissions from members all across the DECA world. The selection process was not easy, but the members have voted and we are excited to announce the top three winners in each category!
Celebrate DECA Month 2020!
To most people, November means pumpkin-flavored everything, falling leaves and cooler temperatures, but to DECA members November also means DECA Month! Here are the three ways to get yourself, your chapter and your association involved.
Inclusion, Access, Equity & Diversity: CTE Learners Discuss
Educators often discuss how to ensure career and technical education (CTE) programs are more inclusive, accessible, equitable and diverse, but how often do we discuss this topic with learners, the individuals most affected?
Everything You Need for DECA Month 2020
DECA Month is the ultimate celebration of all-things DECA. From recalling your favorite DECA memories and completing chapter campaigns, to hosting virtual events and sharing your DECA story with everyone in your community and school, November is all about the many reasons you love being a DECA member.
DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 40th Semi-Annual Survey of 9,800 U.S. Teens
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 40th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from 9,800 teens across 48 U.S. states with an average age of 15.8 years.
Showcase Your Members with "New Member Week"
From October 12-16, DECA is shining a spotlight on our newest members with our first-ever New Member Week. This week is a chance for us to meet the new faces in your DECA chapter or association as you show them off.
The Pumpkin DECA-rating Contest is Back for 2020!
A favorite tradition of DECA members, the Pumpkin DECA-rating Contest is back for another year! It's time to pull on your favorite DECA hoodie, grab a pumpkin spice latte and pick out the perfect pumpkin for your masterpiece.
Make a Difference with the MDA Muscle Corps
Through the MDA Muscle Corps Program, students will grow and connect with our MDA community to think ethically and use innovation to solve problems with the skills they acquire.
