Latest DECA News
Are You Ready for the DECA Idea Challenge?
DECA is excited to announce another year of the DECA Idea Challenge, a fast-paced experiential learning exercise that dares students of all ages to find an innovative use for a commonplace item in mere days! Once revealed, students must generate a…
2019 DECA Pumpkin Contest Winners
The annual DECA Pumpkin Contest is always a great time for members and advisors to show off their creativity and DECA pride. This year did not disappoint! DECA received over 415 incredible pumpkin creations, and selecting the top three winners…
Get Ready for #DECAMonth 2019
The #DECAMonth Photo Challenge is back for another year! Not sure how to participate in the photo challenge? We’ve got all the information you need for this fun and engaging challenge in this article. What is the #DECAMonth Photo Challenge?…
Apply Now to Become a DECA Direct Reporter
DECA Inc. is seeking talented members to become DECA Direct Reporters for the 2019-2020 academic year. This is an exciting, selective role that will come with great experience and exposure for you, your chapter and your association. Reporters will be…
#OneDECA: October 2019
This year's first #OneDECA Call was held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. The call focused on "The Roadmap to Music City" as the officers shared their program of leadership initiatives and how to get involved, sneak-peaks at upcoming conferences and…
Recognize Outstanding and Significant Contributions with the DECA Inc. Awards
The DECA Inc. Professional Division Awards recognize individuals for outstanding and significant contributions toward the development and progress of DECA Inc. The awards provide the opportunity to recognize dedicated supporters from the local to international level who further DECA Inc.’s…
Explore the New Collegiate DECA Internship & Career Center
Thanks to DECA’s National Advisory Board (NAB) member companies, DECA has launched a new Internship & Career webpage for Collegiate DECA members. Now you can explore all of the internship and career opportunities available to Collegiate DECA members in one…
DECA Direct Magazine: The Back to School Issue is Available Now
The September-October 2019 issue of DECA Direct is here! The Back to School issue features tips on selecting your competitive event, a guide to setting goals for the upcoming year and everything you need to get started this year in…
Here We Go: The 2019 Pumpkin DECA-rating Contest is Here!
October is a great time to be a DECA member. The leaves are turning vibrant colors, the crisp weather signals it is time to dig out your favorite DECA hoodie and the smell of pumpkin spice lattes fills the air.…
Piper Jaffray Fall 2019 Survey Results
Thank you to all the chapters and members who participated in the Piper Jaffray "Taking Stock with Teens" Fall 2019 Survey. We exceeded the goal of 8,000 with over 9,500 responses! The top 10 chartered associations that participated were: Texas…
Welcome to a New DECA Year
New school year, new people, new friends, new memories to make, and for tens of thousands of students, it’s a new DECA year. WELCOME BACK! As chapters begin the member recruitment process, as members begin the path to DECA Glass…
Here We Go!
On behalf of your DECA Executive Officer Team, welcome to the 2019-2020 year of DECA! We are thankful for your trust in our team and look forward to serving you, the BEST leaders on this planet. Our theme for this…
Piper Jaffray "Taking Stock with Teens" Survey Closes September 18
The 2019 Fall Piper Jaffray Taking Stock With Teens survey closes on Wednesday, September 18. Each spring and each fall, Piper Jaffray & Co. and DECA work together to conduct the bi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” survey. The survey gauges brand preferences…
Get Ready for SBE Week 2019
Get your school-based enterprise ready because #DECASBEWeek 2019 is coming! This year's #DECASBEWeek will take place Monday, September 30 – Friday, October 4. Each day of #DECASBEWeek will have a social media theme that is unique to the DECA’s school-based enterprise program,…
All Eyes North to #DECACRLC
If you're a veteran DECA member, you already know that DECA’s regional conferences are the highlight of the season! This year it’s ALL EYES NORTH as the Central Region Leadership Conference (CRLC) will be hosted in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on December…
Apply Now for 2020 DECA Scholarships
DECA has launched the online scholarship program for the 2019 -2020 school year. Below is a brief overview of companies that contribute to DECA’s scholarship program and the basic criteria: Career Interest and/or Employment-Based AICPA Hilton Marriott International, Inc. NAPA Publix Super…
