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From Idea to Entry: How to Get Your DECA Prepared Event Started
Start with a clear goal, decide how you will work together and create a plan that keeps the project moving forward.
Advisor Best Practice of the Week: Grace Seibold
Riverview DECA’s Shark Tank-style camp introduces younger students to entrepreneurship while raising funds to help offset chapter members’ competition costs.
DECA and StukentCTE Celebrate a Decade of Partnership
DECA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its partnership with StukentCTE and recognize them as a Premier Partner.
Your Countdown to the DECA Scholarship Deadline
The deadline to apply for DECA scholarships is January 11, 2027. That may feel far away, but the weeks between now and then fill up quickly with requirements and activities you may be involved with.
The 2026-2027 DECA SBE Individual Certification Exam Is Now Available
DECA members can earn an SBE individual certification by successfully completing an online exam. The SBE Individual Certification exam is open from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
DECA At the Bell: Terms and Conditions
You know those terms your favorite apps require you to approve that you just accept without reading? Well, those are actually contracts that have legal implications you may not be aware of.
New Classroom Activity: Everything Needs Accounting
AICPA is excited to share Everything Needs Accounting, a classroom resource designed to help students recognize how accounting connects to the industries, interests, and decisions they encounter every day.
Customer Service Skills Start with DECA
Customer Service Week, October 5–9, 2026, is a chance to recognize the importance of great customer service and the skills DECA members can build now to succeed in future careers.
A Hotel's Daily Financial Information
You are to assume the role of the front desk manager at CLOCK TOWER INN, a full-service hotel with over 100 guest rooms, and explain a basic summary of daily financial information to the new front desk employee.
Thanking Our Principals This October
October is National Principals Month, and DECA is celebrating the school leaders who help make meaningful learning experiences possible.
The Summer of the Blockbuster: What Spider-Man, the Odyssey, and Michael Teach Us About Marketing
This past summer, the U.S. box office reached $4.765 billion, narrowly surpassing the previous summer record that stood for over ten years.
DECA’s School-based Enterprise Program Provides Real-World, Work-Based Learning
Collectively, DECA’s 1,000 certified SBEs reported that they generate more than $35 million in gross sales annually. This translates to real-world learning, with the opportunity for profit and loss and a significant local economic impact.
Win Up to $500 in the 2026 Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation
The Fall 2026 Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation Competition from Knowledge Matters runs from November 2 to November 13, 2026.
The Next Big Thing On Your Calendar: DECA Month 2026
#DECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things DECA. Throughout November, members reflect on their favorite DECA memories, take part in DECA's programs and showcase the many reasons they love being a DECA member.
Who Has The Rights?
You are the marketing director for STYLE DESIGN, a popular chain of clothing stores for teenagers and young adults. STYLE DESIGN has been in business for over 30-years and is proud of its ability to be consistently on trend with current styles.
Things To Do in Austin at #CDECAICDC 2027
With vibrant entertainment, art and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor experiences, Austin lets you create your own soundtrack.
Turning Denied Repairs Into Approved Repairs
You are to assume the role of the sales manager for CITYWIDE AUTOBODY, a business that provides automotive services. The general manager wants you to create a marketing technique that will sell declined repairs.
Learn How to Create Meaningful Community Impact with American Red Cross
Join the American Red Cross for an engaging and informative webinar on Tuesday, October 27, at 5:00 PM.
The Sweet Business of Halloween
Halloween is the second biggest holiday in America, but for the candy industry, it's much more.
Explore Your Future in Retail with Two NRF Foundation Scholarships
Eligible undergraduate students at four-year universities and two-year community colleges are encouraged to apply. Applications close October 13, 2026.
The Power of Saying Yes In DECA
If there is one thing I have learned throughout my DECA experience, it is important to say yes.
Customer Service Skills Start with DECA
Customer Service Week, October 5–9, 2026, is a chance to recognize the importance of great customer service and the skills DECA members can build now to succeed in future careers.
A Hotel's Daily Financial Information
You are to assume the role of the front desk manager at CLOCK TOWER INN, a full-service hotel with over 100 guest rooms, and explain a basic summary of daily financial information to the new front desk employee.
Your Digital First Impression: How to Perfect Your LinkedIn
A great first impression can make a lasting impact, but you won't always have the opportunity to meet someone in person.
