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Congratulations to DECA's 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients
DECA is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Exploring Anaheim with California DECA
Figuring out what to do and where to eat in a new city can be quite challenging. But fear not! We've got you sorted; California’s Team 74 Officers have curated a selection of local gems and personal favorites for you to explore.
Announcing the 2024 DECA ICDC Social Media Team
The DECA Inc. Communications team is excited to announce the 2024 #DECAICDC Social Media Team! Team members will help drive the conference conversation through TikTok Videos and Instagram Reels.
Case Study of the Week: Fair and Inclusive Employee Benefits
Step into the role of the senior vice president at Jamwell Pets, a company that produces varieties of foods for dogs and cats. The president of the company wants your team to determine how to respond to unethical allegations regarding employee benefits.
DECA Announces the 2024-2025 Membership Theme: Be The One
When you join DECA, you're not just another member; you're part of a global network of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future. It's time to step up, stand out and Be The One who makes a difference.
Case Study of the Week: Creating a Marketing Plan for New Merchandise
Step into the role of the owner of Office Resale, a business that sells previously owned office furniture and decor. A business partner wants you to develop a marketing plan that will promote a new selection of merchandise.
How the Metaverse is Driving the Next Generation of Retail Workforce Development
Considering all the innovative technologies out there, how do businesses narrow in on a specific problem and a specific solution that solves that exact problem? Read on to discover how the Metaverse is narrowing in.
Introducing the DECA ICDC 2024 Keynote Speaker
DECA is pleased to announce that Kido Okeleke, will deliver the keynote during the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Sessions.
Stukent Social Media Simternship Challenge 2024 Winners Announced
Over 1,600 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Simternship Challenge. Participants tested their social media marketing skills by managing a $5,000 weekly budget in simulated ad dollars for a fictitious company.
DECA ICDC: Experience the Jabbawockeez at Grand Opening Session
Prepare to be amazed by America's true best dance crew, the Jabbawockeez, during the Grand Opening Sessions on Saturday night of DECA ICDC in Anaheim, CA.
DECA's 2024 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced
February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2024 DECA Advocacy Campaign.
Cape Henlopen DECA Hits Jackpot with Game Show
The Cape Henlopen DECA Officers worked diligently for the past nine months to create a fundraising game show experience like “The Price is Right!” The fundraising expectations were far exceeded as they raised money for DECA ICDC.
Apply for a 2026-2027 DECA Scholarship by January 11, 2027
The deadline to apply for DECA's 2026-2027 scholarship program is January 11, 2027! More than $200,000 in scholarships will be awarded to current DECA members.
Personal Branding & SWOT Analysis
Personal branding is such an important practice as it is one way to set yourself apart from your competition.
Your Next Step: Apply for a DECA Scholarship
As we all know, college comes with many expenses, but being a member of Collegiate DECA could help make some of those costs a little easier to manage.
How to Make the Most of a Career Fair
Career fairs can feel intimidating, especially when you’re walking into a room full of recruiters and professionals.
Celebrate Collegiate DECA Month
Collegiate DECA Month is an opportunity for you to celebrate your members, showcase the value of Collegiate DECA on your very own campus, and strengthen your chapter's community.
Stand Out in Role Play Events
In a role play, every competitor receives the same case study, the same amount of preparation time and the same opportunity to impress the judge.
8 Ways to Build a Better Relationship With Your Chapter Advisor
A strong advisor can be one of your chapter’s greatest resources, but the best advisor relationships happen when student leaders know how to work with them effectively.
Social Media For Finance
Assume the role of an employee at NEW INVESTMENTS, a financial services provider that specializes in investing basics. A co-worker does not understand the value of NEW INVESTMENTS having a presence on various social media platforms and wants you to explain.
Can Rapidly Scaling Work?
Assume the role of an owner of MIDTOWN MOBILE MECHANIC, a small, independently owned mobile auto repair service located in a mid-sized college town.
Why AI Won’t Replace Great Salespeople
What does it actually take to succeed in sales at Intuit right now? AI fluency, yes, but never at the expense of the instincts that make someone great at this job in the first place.
Appropriate Workplace Communications Channels
Assume the role of the human resources generalist at the corporate office of BIG SCREEN CINEMAS, a chain of movie theaters. The director of human resources wants you to provide information about appropriate workplace communication channels to the staff.
Navigating the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide
From starting your chapter to preparing for your next officer team, the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide is a resource to help support your chapter throughout the whole year.
