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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 and IBM SkillsBuild Partnership: Preparing Future-Ready Students

Jan 24, 2025

Bring next level learning to your classroom with the IBM SkillsBuild Program! Extend your classroom curriculum with self-paced, online project management, AI, and workplace skills training delivered directly by business professionals to your students.

Spotlights

Stephens College Introduces Innovative Course: The Immersive Collegiate DECA Experience

Jan 22, 2025

Stephens College has taken its CDECA program to the next level by introducing a groundbreaking course, BUS380: The Immersive Collegiate DECA Experience. This class offers students the unique opportunity to earn college credit while honing their business and leadership skills.

Chapter Strategy

CTE Resources to Become a #CTEChampion

Jan 20, 2025

As DECA members, we’ve experienced the impact that Career and Technical Education has on students. Advocacy is crucial to ensure continued support and growth for CTE programs, and engaging with your policymakers is one of the most effective ways to make a difference.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Sustainability vs Fast Fashion

Jan 20, 2025

Step into the role of the merchandise manager for Superior Looks, a clothing store chain for tweens and teens. The director of merchandising is considering a partnership with a popular fast fashion company and wants your opinion.

Spotlights

How DECA Has Shaped My Leadership Journey

Jan 17, 2025

To any new DECA members, I encourage you to dive into the leadership opportunities that are available headfirst and soak in every moment. You will grow immensely and learn a great amount from your peers.

Spotlights

2025 Accounting Trends: Shaping the Future of Finance

Jan 17, 2025

The accounting profession is changing rapidly as we approach 2025 through a new lens. This year will be driven by the growth of technology and the need for sustainability.

Spotlights

Bridging Generations: My Journey with DECA as a Collegiate Member and Parent

Jan 17, 2025

Through DECA, I've gained valuable business skills as an adult student and deepened my connection with my son as we navigate our educational journeys together.

Spotlights

Don't Let Your Resume Freeze

Jan 17, 2025

The resume is a pivotal tool used in the interview process, so it is important to make sure that it is sharp and well-developed.

Spotlights

DECA Alumni Spotlight: Gautam Ajjarapu

Jan 17, 2025

DECA alumni are more than just former members—they are changemakers, innovators and leaders in their careers. In this article meet Gautam Ajjarapu, an alumni recently featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 for his work helping financial institutions worldwide.

DECA News

Join the 2025 Collegiate Content Creation Team

Jan 13, 2025

Are you a Collegiate DECA member who loves to do content creation and marketing? Learn more on how you can join the Collegiate Content Creation Team today.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Can Existing Customers Find New Customers?

Jan 13, 2025

Step into the role of the owner of Good Pet, an online company that sells premium pet treats. Your business partner wants you to develop a marketing plan that will help the company gain new customers.

DECA News

Announcing the Collegiate DECA 2024-2025 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Jan 6, 2025

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