Latest DECA News
The Spring 2020 Taking Stock with Teens Survey Is Now Open
The 2020 Spring Piper Sandler Taking Stock With Teens Survey is now live and ready for you to use in your classroom! The survey closes on March 25. Please help support this important partnership by incorporating this valuable survey into your classroom teaching.
DECA Night at the Grand Ole Opry House Lineup Announced
Check out who’s performing at DECA Night at the Grand Ole Opry House during #DECAICDC 2020 in Nashville.
DECA AMPED to be held in Denver in October 2020
DECA is pleased to announce that DECA AMPED, a re-imagined professional learning experience that combines topics on DECA, classroom instruction and business and industry, will be held as part of the MBA Conclave Curriculum & Teaching Conference, October 16-19, 2020, in Denver, Colorado.
Spread the #DECALove this Valentine’s Day
Valentine's day is almost here and #DECAlove is in the air! To help you let your #DECAbestie or DECA crush know how much they mean to you, DECA has created Valentine’s Day cards for you to share with your friends on February 14.
DECA Announces the 2019-2020 Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2019-2020 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) this spring in Nashville, Tennessee.
Congratulations to DECA's 2020 Certified School-based Enterprises
Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2020 Chapter Certification! The SBE Chapter Certification program continues to grow each year. This year the project experienced an 8% increase in participation with 560 entries received.
DECA Direct Magazine: The Finance Issue is Available Now
The Finance Issue will help you take your finance game to the next level. From saving and investing to budgeting and fundraising, you'll find it here. The issue also features resources and ideas to help your chapter prepare for Career and Technical Education Month® in February.
Here We Go: Make the Final Push to Boost Your Membership
Membership in DECA’s High School Division is looking strong as we surpass 211,000 members as of today. Despite this upward trend, it’s important to continue to grow and strengthen your local chapters and associations.
Start Your Job Search with DECA's Internship & Career Center
Starting your career and internship search for Summer 2020? Make Collegiate DECA's Internship & Career Center your first stop!
DECA Idea Challenge 2019 Winning Teams Announced
DECA Inc. is excited to announce this year’s DECA Idea Challenge global winners! A premier event of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the DECA Idea Challenge dared elementary through university students to generate a new use for shoelaces in merely a week!…
Six Ways to Celebrate #CTEMonth
Each February, students, educators and administrators raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month® . So how can you celebrate CTE Month and show support for DECA and your school’s program? These are the…
Recognize Exceptional Advisors and Administrators with DECA Inc.’s 2020 Professional Division Awards
Each year, DECA Inc. recognizes extraordinary chapters, advisors and administrators who have made significant contributions toward the development and progress of DECA Inc. With your help, we want to award the all-star DECA members in your associations. Nomination deadlines are…
Frank Peterson Named DECA Inc. Executive Director
The DECA Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Frank Peterson has been named Executive Director of DECA Inc. after a nation-wide search led by the DECA Inc. Board of Directors. Peterson brings nearly 15 years of experience…
Flex Your Entrepreneurship Skills with the FIDM Challenge
There’s still time to participate in the FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge! The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) Challenge asks students to create an entrepreneurial proposal for a new product idea for a specific market segment. This challenge isn't…
Collegiate DECA Recognition Awards Now Available
As the second half of the school year begins, it’s time to reflect on the effort your chapter has put into service projects, fundraising, recruiting and organizing in the past months. Recognize your chapter’s exceptional members and achievements by nominating…
Have You Accepted the Challenge?
Congratulations to all students and chartered associations participating in the Later Haters Challenge! There is still time for students and associations to raise awareness and promote positive behavior through empowering, informing and encouraging teens through the Later Haters Challenge. Together,…
