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5 Paris Marketing Tricks to Use on Your Next DECA Role Play
The city of lights has a lot more to offer than its pastries and architecture; it houses some of the best marketing and advertising tricks.
Balancing Your Business
DECA season has officially started! This can mean entering a stressful time in your life or learning to balance everything.
Download the 2026 Ultimate DECA Power Trip Program + Mobile App
Get ready to gather with 2,000 DECA members at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Louisville, KY! Download the conference program now.
Testing, Testing, 123: How To Rock The Testing Season
With school in full swing, students constantly face endless homework assignments and studying. However, for many, these assignments pale in comparison to the rigor of a test.
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.
Building Your Future: Explore Careers in Rental Housing
Building Your Future: Explore Careers in Rental Housing introduces high school students to the people, skills, and career pathways that keep apartment communities operating successfully.
Empower Student Leaders to Combat Food Insecurity
The Explore.Act.Tell. Fast Track program gives students an opportunity to explore food insecurity in their communities and turn what they learn into meaningful action.
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.
3 Ways to Show Your Chapter’s Impact Beyond an Instagram Post
Sharing your chapter’s story with school leaders, local media and business partners can help you recognize members’ hard work, build relationships and create new opportunities.
Fake It Till You Make It: A DECA Survival Strategy
During my first year competing in DECA, I had ambition. An advisor? No. Experienced members to ask for advice? Also no.
Celebrating 30 Years of Partnership with Hilton
DECA is proud to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of its partnership with Hilton - a remarkable milestone that represents three decades of Hilton’s commitment our members.
Power Up Your DECA Year: The Advantages of Attending Power Trip
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip takes place from November 20-22, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky to bring DECA members across the world together and build growth, leadership, and community.
DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 50th Semi-Annual Survey
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 50th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 10K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 15.7.
Case Study of the Week: Designing Album Cover Art
Step into the role of a marketing communications consultant. You have been hired by the manager of the folk-rock band Kingsley, to create branding for their upcoming debut album.
Elevating DECA in the Classroom: Highlights & Insights from AMPED 2025
This three-day conference featured an industry immersion series and two days of educational sessions on implementing DECA into the classroom.
How to Grow Through Mentors and Sponsors
No matter where you are in your career, mentors and sponsors can play a vital role in that journey. Whether you’re gearing up for your first job or trying to transition into a new role, finding the right mentor or sponsor can be pivotal.
Meet the ENGAGE 2025 Keynote Speaker
As a UCF alum and entrepreneur who turned her own adversity into impact, Jessica Villages is passionate about helping the next generation rise as confident leaders.
Download the Collegiate DECA Engage Program
Get ready to gather with 200 Collegiate DECA members at ENGAGE in Tampa! Download the conference program to view the complete agenda.
NRF Consumer Survey Finds Halloween Spending to Reach Record $13.1 Billion
According to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey, Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year.
Maximizing Your Sales Interview Success
Are you on the hunt for your next sales career opportunity? Discover key insights and actionable tips from Intuit MailChimp's head of sales, Tom Eschbacher, that will best prepare you for your next sales interview.
Celebrating National Teach Business Day: Advisor Spotlight
Business teachers across the country are shaping the next generation of leaders. National Teach Business Day is a reminder to celebrate the advisors who dedicate their time, passion and energy to teaching the skills we’ll carry into the future.
Meet The ENGAGE Content Creation Team
If you’re attending ENGAGE in Tampa this year, take a moment and get to know our ENGAGE Content Creation Team, who will be capturing the excitement. Check out this article to meet this year’s team!
Tricks (and Treats) for Planning Your Chapter’s DECAween Social
Spooky season is here and it’s the perfect time to host a DECAween social event your chapter will never forget! From themed games to creative snacks, here are some tricks (and treats) to make your event a scream.
Case Study of the Week: Is Just Dance Enough?
Step into the role of the founder of Just Dance, a chain of children’s dance studios. You and your business partner started Just Dance to give children the unique environment of learning dance recreationally rather than competitively.
