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Beat the Test Stress: 4 Tips to Ace Your Cluster Exam

Feb 22, 2019

While it might be relaxing to push aside studying right now, your future self will thank you for getting a head start. Instead of scrolling through social media between classes, use Quizlet to test your business knowledge!

DECA News

2018-2019 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

Feb 12, 2019

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second qualifying round of the 2018-2019 Virtual Business Challenge. These students finished in the top two places in their region in one of the Virtual Business Challenge tracks. With approval from their chartered association, each team has earned an opportunity to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference.

DECA News

DECA's 2019 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 5, 2019

Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2019 Chapter Certification!

DECA News

DECA Stock Market Game 2019 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 28, 2019

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the ICDC qualifiers in 2018-2019 DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Career Insights

Top Tips for Building Your First LinkedIn Profile

Jan 25, 2019

To get your LinkedIn profile off to a successful start, check out these key tips!

Career Insights

Are You an Entrepreneur?

Jan 25, 2019

DECA’s mission statement is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. So, what exactly does it mean to be an entrepreneur?

Chapter Strategy

How to Incorporate an Entrepreneurial Attitude into Your DECA Chapter

Jan 25, 2019

You may be asking, “How does entrepreneurship apply to my chapter?” Well, the mission of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. So why not get a head start? The same basic principles that apply to starting a business also apply to your chapter.

Career Insights

5 Resources to Fuel Your Inner Entrepreneur

Jan 25, 2019

Looking to immerse yourself in all things entrepreneurship? Check out this list on what to read, listen to and learn from in order to prime your mind as a current or future entrepreneur. Who knows, maybe they’ll spark your next big business idea!

Career Insights

7 Questions That Get You Thinking Like an Entrepreneur

Jan 25, 2019

Curious about what goes on in the mind of an entrepreneur? Read on to learn how successful entrepreneurs think, and start developing your own entrepreneurial mindset for DECA and beyond.

Career Insights

How to Start a Business When You're a Busy Student

Jan 25, 2019

If you’ve been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, then you’re probably dreaming of starting a business but may not know where to start. Let me tell you… I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to start a business as a busy college student with many competing priorities.

Career Insights

Listen and Learn: 3 Podcasts for Emerging Entrepreneurs

Jan 25, 2019

If you are an emerging entrepreneur, then you already know that seeking out new skills and strategies is essential to turn your ideas into reality. But between school, homework and extracurricular activities, finding time to read the right books and keep up with the latest blogs can be a struggle – not ideal when maximizing your productivity is crucial to success.

Case Study of the Week

Appropriate Workplace Communications Channels

Sep 14, 2026

Assume the role of the human resources generalist at the corporate office of BIG SCREEN CINEMAS, a chain of movie theaters. The director of human resources wants you to provide information about appropriate workplace communication channels to the staff.

Chapter Strategy

Navigating the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide

Sep 11, 2026

From starting your chapter to preparing for your next officer team, the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide is a resource to help support your chapter throughout the whole year.

Chapter Strategy

How to Use the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide to Become the Next Big Thing

Sep 11, 2026

The Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide is filled with many ideas to help chapters recruit members, develop leaders, plan events, and create meaningful experiences.

Career Insights

Exploring Hospitality Internship Programs

Sep 10, 2026

As we all know, internships are among the best ways to gain real-world experience. They also give you access to explore career paths before walking across the graduation stage.

Case Study of the Week

Sooooo Many Payment Methods!

Sep 7, 2026

Assume the role of a personal finance advisor. A client wants you to analyze various payment methods available to purchase goods and services and discuss appropriate uses.

Compete

Beyond the Key Performance Indicators: Understanding the New Collegiate DECA Case Study

Sep 3, 2026

Collegiate DECA case studies are changing, and competitors should be prepared for more than just a new role-play.

Leadership

Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Celebrate Small Successes

Sep 2, 2026

Discover what happens when you start celebrating your small wins and how this small change can have a big impact on your DECA experience, leadership potential and overall success in life.

Chapter Strategy

Online Resources for Collegiate DECA Members

Sep 2, 2026

As a chapter and association leader, and now an executive officer, I’ve discovered so many resources on DECA.org that I never knew existed and wish I had utilized sooner.

Career Insights

The Secrets to Standing Out in the AI World

Sep 2, 2026

AI is rewriting job descriptions. Hybrid work is here to stay. Layoffs are reshaping industries. And employers are looking for something far more valuable than a degree.

Chapter Strategy

Tips for Starting a New Collegiate DECA Year

Sep 1, 2026

Whether you're beginning your first semester of college or returning for another year, the habits you build now can set the tone for everything that follows.

Chapter Strategy

The Collegiate DECA Chapter Formula: The Ingredients Behind a Successful Chapter

Aug 31, 2026

Whether you are starting from scratch or improving an established chapter, these five ingredients can help create an experience members want to be part of.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Making All Customers Happy

Aug 31, 2026

Assume the role of the assistant manager for VILLAGE LANES, a local bowling alley with 20 lanes. The manager wants you to decide how to schedule league bowling, open bowling and birthday parties.