Latest DECA News
Congratulations to DECA’s 2021 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 recipients of DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award!
Apply Now for the 2021 DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grants
Through the VBC-DECA Hotel Challenge, more than $20,000 in curriculum grants will be awarded during 2021 to DECA chapters. Read on to learn how to apply.
Participate in the Spring 2021 Taking Stock with Teens Survey
The 2021 Spring Piper Sandler Taking Stock With Teens Survey is now live and ready for you to use in your classroom!
DECA Announces the 2020-2021 Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2020-2021 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC).
Spread #DECALove on Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is almost here and we could all use a little extra #DECAlove this year! To help you let your #DECAbestie or #DECAcrush know how much they mean to you, DECA has created valentines for you to share with…
Announcing DECA's 2021 Certified School-based Enterprises
Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2020-2021 Chapter Certification!
DECA to Virtually Host Its 2021 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference
DECA Inc. announces the 2021 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference will be held virtually.
DECA's High School Division Executive Officer Candidate Guide is Now Available
Do you have what it takes to serve as a DECA Executive Officer? Download this year's High School Division Executive Officer Candidate Guide.
School-Based Enterprise Individual Certifications
Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!
Congratulations to DECA's #NextLevel Chapter Campaign Winners!
Congratulations to the chapters who rocked the Chapter and Membership Campaigns during this unique year. From virtual fundraising to creative membership recruitment, these chapters took things to the #NextLevel!
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.