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How DECA Prepares You for a Career in Consulting
Many members don’t realize how closely their competitive events experience mirrors a career in consulting. Check out five skills that members learn in DECA that can easily be applied to a career in consulting.
Congratulations to DECA's 2025-26 Scholarship Recipients
DECA is pleased to announce the 2025-26 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners
DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.
A High Schooler's Guide to Internships
For high schoolers, an internship is one of the best ways to explore a career field before committing to a college major. In this article, discover how to find opportunities and how to stand out on your application.
Case Study of the Week: Expanding Into Fashion Accessories
Step into the director of marketing for Kosport, a brand of backpacks that are sold at various retailers across the country. Kosport has been making backpacks for over 60-years and is the most well-known brand for school-use backpacks.
Bring AP Business with Personal Finance to Your School in Fall 2026
AP Business with Personal Finance blends real-world business applications, personal finance skills and project-based learning, which naturally complement DECA. If you’re considering offering the course next fall, here are six steps to help you get started.
DECA joins the Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge
Financial confidence opens doors. Join the DECA community in the Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge and bring one hour of engaging financial literacy to students nationwide.
Lucky Charms: Tools Every DECA Member Needs to Succeed
Just like finding a four-leaf clover, success in DECA comes from having the right tools at your fingertips. Here are the "lucky charms" every DECA member should have in their toolbox to maximize their competitive edge.
The DECA Drop Episode 5: Dear Newly Elected Association Officer
Your 2025–2026 Executive Officer Team saw how podcasts were taking off and wanted to give DECA members the same kind of experience: a place to pick up tips, hear updates and get to know our team!
The Ultimate DECA Video Series: Student Leadership
From chapter officer guides and association officer tools to planning and leadership development materials, this video walks through the resources created to support leaders at every level of the organization.
The Ultimate DECA Video Series: The Role-Play
From understanding the structure and timing to mastering addressing performance indicators and delivering a confident, professional presentation, this video goes over what truly makes a strong role-play stand out.
From Podium to “For You” Page: How TikTok Edits are Reshaping Olympic Athlete Branding
TikTok edits have redefined Olympic branding by turning athletes into ongoing digital narratives rather than once-every-four-years competitors. While medals still carry prestige, narrative, personality and aesthetic, cohesion can amplify competitive results
How to Talk About DECA in an Interview
Collegiate DECA has been a major part of your college education, but how do you speak clearly and confidently about your experience without sounding awkward?
Make a Lifesaving Impact: Collegiate DECA Blood Drive Challenges
Through the Collegiate DECA × American Red Cross Community Impact Program, chapters can organize campus blood drives, engage their communities and pursue potential $1,000 scholarship opportunities.
The Economics of Meal Planning
You are to assume the roles of the financial analyst at FRESHPACK INC., a company that sells food products. The owner of the company plans to launch a seven-meal weekly bundle and asked your team to explain how various economic concepts can affect pricing decisions.
Fundraising Your Way to ICDC
Qualifying for ICDC is exciting, but getting there comes at a cost. Chapters don’t need one massive fundraiser; multiple simple, well-executed efforts can make a big difference.
Your Path to the Perfect Competitive Event
Collegiate DECA has over 25 competitive events. Each category offers opportunities for members with different interests, strengths, and career goals.
Three Passports, One Goal: Making the Most of Collegiate DECA
One of the biggest questions we hear throughout the year is, “How do we keep members engaged throughout the fall semester?”
Helping Your Collegiate DECA Chapter Thrive at a Two Year College
Starting and/or maintaining a Collegiate DECA chapter at a two-year college can come with its own set of challenges.
Building Connections, Creating Opportunities: The Power of Internships and Networking
As DECA members, we are constantly encouraged to step outside our comfort zones and take advantage of new opportunities.
Collegiate DECA Announces Two New Challenges for 2026-2027
Put your knowledge and skills to the test with two new corporate challenges from Adobe and Chick-fil-A, with $6,000 available in cash prizes to the winner teams!
People Planning At The Dog Park
You are to assume the roles of the owner of CROOKED CREEK DOG PARK, soon to be the first private dog park in the city. A potential investor wants you to develop additional services to provide dog owners that will persuade membership.
NRF Halloween Survey Shows Consumer Spending Expected to Reach $13.5 Billion
For more than two decades, NRF’s Halloween survey has tracked how consumers celebrate the holiday, and this year’s results show that shoppers are being thoughtful and strategic.
Take Your Marketing Future Global with the 2027 Voices of the Future Fellowship
For Collegiate DECA members approaching graduation, discover an opportunity to build on the strategic thinking, creativity and presentation skills while exploring the marketing industry on a global stage.
