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Everything You Need to Know for DECA SBE Week 2026
Each day of #DECASBEWeek has a social media theme unique to DECA’s school-based enterprise program. Be sure to participate by sharing photos or videos that correspond to the daily theme.
The Next Big Thing Classroom Contest Winners
We asked DECA advisors to give us a behind-the-scenes look at how their chapters are kicking off the year with the Next Big Thing materials, and you delivered!
Budget It. Post It. Win It.
Jumpstart student participation in the Social Media Marketing Challenge, which focuses on target market strategy and ad budget allocation across platforms.
Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with IE University
DECA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its partnership with IE University - a decade of empowering emerging leaders to think globally, embrace innovation and pursue their ambitions.
Turning New DECA Members Into Active Ones
Whether you're starting a brand-new DECA chapter or looking to strengthen your existing one, here are a few strategies that have made the biggest difference for ours.
Top 10 Things Worth Your Money: Best Investments This DECA Season
As DECA season starts, students scramble to find the best ways to maximize their DECA preparation. While members struggle with homework and outside activities, it is hard to pick out the most useful investments. Here is a list of the top 10 things that are actually worth your money.
Give Students a Business They Can Actually Run
Download a real hands-on entrepreneurship experience for students and a free lesson plan to go with it from DECA's partner, Spirit Box.
Join the Executive Officer Finance Career Exploration Webinar
Join your DECA Executive Officer team on October 13, 2026, at 7 PM EST for the first career exploration panel of the year!
Beyond the Storefront: Explore the Future of Retail, Marketing & Business
DECA advisors - apply now for an all-expense-paid trip to experience NRF NXT, NRF Foundation Honors and NRF Retail's Big Show in New York City.
Get Ready for Round One of the 2026 DECA Virtual Business Challenge
You won't want to miss the annual DECA Virtual Business Challenge! DECA VBC is an official competitive event free to high school members.
DECA Announces Clint Pulver as #DECAPowerTrip Opening Session Speaker
Clint Pulver is an Emmy Award Winner, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Author, ProDrummer, Helicopter Pilot, Speaker Coach, and Workforce Expert.
The Business of Back to School
Every August and September, over 54.4 million students attend school in the United States alone.
Celebrate Collegiate DECA Month this November
#CDECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things Collegiate DECA. Throughout November, members reflect on the many reasons they love being a Collegiate DECA member and showcase the opportunities members enjoy.
Hybrid vs. Remote Work: Which Model Is Right for Your Organization?
Hybrid work and remote work are not the same thing. Discover the differences, benefits and drawbacks of each working model with Intuit.
Developing Leaders for the Future: A Guide to an Intern Program
Arizona State University Collegiate DECA has a distinctive structure for its leadership team. In addition to their seven chapter officers, they also onboard a team of interns.
Blackman High School "Goes Gold" to Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancer
Blackman DECA hosted a donation drive and dress-up week to raise awareness about childhood cancer. This included marketing and advertising to spread the word and encourage the whole school to participate in the event.
Lead in the Moment: How Presence Sets Real Leaders Apart
Are you leading or just reacting? Discover how consistently showing up with deep intention sets you apart as a leader.
A Look Back on Collegiate DECA Engage in Tampa
Over 200 Collegiate DECA members attended the 2025 Engage Conference in Tampa, Florida, on October 23-25, 2025.
Don't Be Spooked! What to Expect at Your First DECA Conference
DECA can sound scary, but compared to classic monsters like zombies, vampires and ghosts, DECA is like a breath of fresh air with a side of blazers. Here is what to expect at your first DECA Conference.
8 Tips for How to Negotiate a Raise or Hourly Pay
Thinking of asking for a raise? Here are 8 actionable tips from Intuit on how to ask for more money and approach conversations around hourly pay.
Getting “Engaged” at Collegiate DECA Engage 2025
In this article, Collegiate DECA Engage Content Creator, Myles Frueh, recaps how members of Collegiate DECA were truly getting “engaged” throughout the conference in Tampa.
Case Study of the Week: The Perks of Student Banking
Step into the role of a banker at Capital Bank. A new customer wants to know more about the bank’s student banking account.
Beyond the Glass: How DECA Competition Builds Real-World Leadership
From competition to chapter leadership, here’s how DECA gives members the tools to think on their feet, take initiative and make an impact in their schools, communities and future careers.
A Month Full Of Memories: How to Prepare for DECA Month's Social Media Challenge
DECA Month is filled with engagement, spotlights and celebrations for everything related to DECA. Here are some tips and tricks on how to dominate the DECA Month Social Media Challenge before November begins.
