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5 Paris Marketing Tricks to Use on Your Next DECA Role Play

Oct 28, 2026

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.

College Success

Balancing Your Business

Oct 27, 2026

DECA season has officially started! This can mean entering a stressful time in your life or learning to balance everything.

Conferences

Download the 2026 Ultimate DECA Power Trip Program + Mobile App

Oct 26, 2026

Get ready to gather with 2,000 DECA members at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Louisville, KY! Download the conference program now.

College Success

Testing, Testing, 123: How To Rock The Testing Season

Oct 26, 2026

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.

Case Study of the Week

People Planning At The Dog Park

Oct 26, 2026

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.

Career Insights

Building Your Future: Explore Careers in Rental Housing

Oct 25, 2026

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.

Chapter Strategy

Empower Student Leaders to Combat Food Insecurity

Oct 25, 2026

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.

Career Insights

NRF Halloween Survey Shows Consumer Spending Expected to Reach $13.5 Billion

Oct 25, 2026

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.

Chapter Strategy

3 Ways to Show Your Chapter’s Impact Beyond an Instagram Post

Oct 23, 2026

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.

Compete

Fake It Till You Make It: A DECA Survival Strategy

Oct 23, 2026

During my first year competing in DECA, I had ambition. An advisor? No. Experienced members to ask for advice? Also no.

DECA News

Celebrating 30 Years of Partnership with Hilton

Oct 23, 2026

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.

Conferences

Power Up Your DECA Year: The Advantages of Attending Power Trip

Oct 22, 2026

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.

Partners

DECA Celebrates National Advisory Board Partners for Their Longtime Support

Apr 26, 2025

Congratulations to these outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.

DECA News

DECA Recognizes Donna McFadden with Honorary Life Membership

Apr 26, 2025

Donna McFadden has provided exemplary service to DECA for more than 30 years as the MA DECA Chartered Association Advisor. Her leadership, guidance, support and creative brilliance have reached DECA members and advisors at all levels.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Top Competitors in Session 2 of the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game

Apr 22, 2025

DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Automated Trading Platforms

Apr 21, 2025

Step into the role of a financial advisor. A friend is considering automated trading platforms and has asked you for more information.

Partners

DECA Announces New Engagement with Merrill

Apr 16, 2025

DECA is thrilled to announce a new engagement with Merrill Wealth Management, a leading provider of wealth management and investment services, and a Bank of America company.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 49th Semi-Annual Survey

Apr 16, 2025

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 49th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 6K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 16.2.

Career Insights

Understanding Vehicle Financing

Apr 15, 2025

Financial Literacy Month is the perfect time to explore real-life money topics like vehicle financing and ownership. Learn about resources that you can use to teach these essential concepts to help students make informed, confident financial decisions.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Does Flavoring Help a Cough?

Apr 14, 2025

Step into the role of the director of marketing for Haven Products, a popular brand of over-the-counter medicines. The president has asked you to analyze the new Stop Cough with Honey.

Conferences

Your Post Collegiate DECA ICDC Questions Answered

Apr 9, 2025

We hope you enjoyed your time in San Francisco for Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference! Here are some answers to commonly asked post-ICDC questions.

DECA News

Introducing the 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 8, 2025

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent Collegiate DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

DECA News

Thank You Collegiate DECA: A Parting Letter from Your 2024-2025 Executive Officers

Apr 8, 2025

The 2024-2025 Executive Officer Team extends a heartfelt thank you to all Collegiate DECA members who demonstrated excellence in leadership, competition and beyond this year. Hear from your outgoing executive officers and discover what’s next in our journey towards a brighter future for our division.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 8, 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in San Francisco, CA.