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10 Business, Marketing and Hospitality Trends to Watch in 2023
Are you looking to get the edge in your next DECA role-play? Brush up on the top business, marketing and hospitality trends that companies will be watching in 2023.

Workshops for the Leaders of Tomorrow
Want to learn how your DECA Chapter can prepare your members for their future careers by expanding upon their personal and professional skills? Read about Cypress Bay High School’s Career Development Project and how they prepare emerging leaders at the bay!

Five Ways to Survive Mid-Term Season
When mid-term exams are mixed with the mid-year slump, it tends to create problems regarding productivity and motivation, while also experiencing burnout. Here are five easy ways to help you survive the mid-term season!

Be Consistent with Core Values
The "Be Consistent with Core Values" episode features Steve Holmes, the Non-Executive Chairman of Wyndham Worldwide & Wyndham Destinations.

Case Study of the Week: Declaring Dividends
Step into the role of the controller of a publicly traded company called, Textron, Inc. The vice president of finance will be presenting information to the board of directors and needs your input.

SCCC DECA Attends the New York Experience Conference
Students from SCCC DECA attended DECA's New York Experience for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to New York City. The trip was full of exciting learning experiences about different aspects of marketing, business, entrepreneurship, hospitality, and finance.

POB DECA Is Stronger Together
One amazing aspect of DECA is supporting causes that positively impact the community and change the course of people's lives. Throughout the month of October POB DECA partnered with Stacy's Warriors, a local breast cancer charity, to raise over $9,000.

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Industry Trends
College and career partners discuss the current and future industry forecasts as well as trends that are changing the landscape.

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: College + Career Readiness
College and career partners discuss how we can master the DECA member experience by aligning with workforce needs, delivering real industry experience and developing skills necessary for college and career success.

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Fueling the Talent Pipeline
College and career partners discuss how DECA and industry partners can work with educators to build a successful talent pipeline and utilize DECA members to fill voids within the workplace.

DECA’s Workforce Development Summit: Making a Difference
College and career partners worked to translate key findings into actionable objectives to continue the conversation and increase industry involvement with DECA.

One DECA: December 2022
Check out what you missed on the December 2022 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Make the Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program Your Next Big Thing
The Leadership Passport Program rewards actions that build personal and professional skill sets focused on helping members be academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders.

Compete in Session One of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game
Collegiate DECA members are invited to participate in the first round of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) beginning on September 8, 2026.

What's New for Collegiate Competitive Events in 2026-2027
Collegiate DECA's competitive events are getting an updated set of evaluation tools for the 2026-2027 competitive year. Here's what collegiate chapter advisors and members need to know.

Learning From the Ground Up
Join your Collegiate Executive Officer Team and a group of experienced founders and presidents for an opportunity to learn from real experiences and connect with individuals who have built something of their own.

Case Study of the Week: Rainy Days And Ice Cream
Assume the role of the manager at SUNSHINE ICE CREAM PARLOR, a popular ice cream parlor in a tourist destination. The owner wants you to develop marketing strategies that will bring in customers during inclement weather.

Download the 2026-2027 Collegiate DECA Guide
The Collegiate DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, learn about virtual challenges and access competitive event guidelines.

Case Study of the Week: Inspecting An Ethical Dilemma In Finance
Assume the role of a financial analyst at RIVERBANK FINANCIAL, a reputable firm that manages investments and personal finances. You must address an ethical dilemma with the supervisor.

Maximizing Your Sales Interview Success: Key Insights from Intuit Mailchimp’s Head of Sales
In today’s tech sales market, a great interview can define the trajectory of your career. But in a competitive market, how do you stand out? Discover essential behaviors that make a candidate truly stand out.

Behind the Content: Join the Collegiate DECA Content Creation Team
The Content Creation Team allows members to showcase their creativity, develop their social media and communication skills, and create content that connects Collegiate DECA members internationally.

Watch the #CDECAICDC 2027 Promo Video
Get ready to discover your Next Big Thing at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference hosted in Austin, TX, on April 9-12, 2027.

Case Study of the Week: Channel Strategies for Dr. Smoothie
Assume the role of the owner of DR. SMOOTHIE, a mobile beverage truck that sells smoothies. The investor wants you to identify resources needed for DR. SMOOTHIE to adapt its channel strategies.

Adobe Hosts 70 DECA Advisors for Luminary 2026
For three days, attendees participated in learning sessions with DECA staff and interactive workshops with Adobe team members. Advisors gained firsthand experience with Adobe Express and learned how to apply these tools to DECA's programs.

