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Celebrating 30 Years of Partnership with Hilton
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.

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

Meet the Colleges + Companies Coming to the 2026 Ultimate DECA Power Trip
DECA members and advisors will have the chance to explore the College, Career + Company Exhibits on Saturday, November 21, 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.

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Week with IBM SkillsBuild
Help students build essential digital skills with free, industry-validated resources from IBM SkillsBuild, perfect to integrate into Cybersecurity Career Week, October 19 to October 24, 2026.

Your Network Starts Now: 5 Questions to Ask Industry Professionals
Building a professional network doesn’t have to wait until college graduation or your first job search. Every connection with an industry professional is an opportunity to learn from their experience.

The Next Big Month: Preparing Your Chapter For DECA Month
Every year, DECA hosts an entire month of community collaboration with certain social media prompts that prompts chapters to follow them and create unique and fun ideas.

DECA Celebrates 20 Years of Partnership with Universal Resorts
DECA is proud to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of its partnership with Universal Resorts - a remarkable milestone built on two decades of collaboration, experiential learning and support for emerging leaders.

From Ideas to Impact: Building and Pitching Hospitality Innovations for a Sustainable Future
Give students the opportunity to tackle a real hospitality sustainability challenge, develop an innovative solution, and pitch their idea to a panel of decision-makers.

Calling All Seniors: Here's How to Spotlight Your DECA Journey to Colleges
If you’ve spent part of high school competing, volunteering, or leading through DECA, you might be wondering how to fit all of those experiences into your applications.

Corporate Challenges: Your Next Big Thing
Last year, I competed in my very first Corporate Challenge and was lucky enough to win first place.

Case Study of the Week: Rethinking Free Shipping
Step into the role of the owner of Quilts & Linens, a small business that sells custom made quilts and other bedroom linens. Your business partner needs you to create a new shipping and returns policy that will help with skyrocketing overhead and operating costs.

Introducing the Collegiate DECA ICDC 2024 Keynote Speaker
DECA is pleased to announce that Eddie Slowikowski, will deliver the keynote during the 2024 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.

Case Study of the Week: Marketing a Partnership
Step into the role of the marketing manager for Aroon Properties, a hospitality company with over 5,000 properties. The chief marketing officer wants you to determine how to best market the company’s partnership with a national brand that will strengthen existing relations with customers.

The Secret to Success in DECA and Beyond
Never want to be stuck on a problem again? We got you. Learn a powerful method to crush any problem - from DECA, to admissions, to academics, to sports and even everyday life.

Case Study of the Week: Methods to Collect Customer Data
Step into the role of the marketing research specialist for Mark-it, a big box retail chain. The director of merchandising wants you to create a survey to collect merchandising data from customers.

From Success to Successor: DECA Chapter Leadership Transitions
With chapters constantly looking to grow and improve, a key step in doing so is ensuring that there is a smooth transition from each officer team to the next. Discover essential steps to create a seamless handover of leadership roles, from refining constitutions to mentoring incoming teams!

Creating a Leadership Legacy: Investing in Yourself, Investing in Collegiate DECA
The greatest legacy we can leave is not measured in titles or accolades but in the lives we touch and the impact we make. So, let us continue to invest in ourselves and each other, and together, let us write the next chapter in the remarkable story of Collegiate DECA.

Final Exam Survival Guide
As we gear up for the grand finale of finals week, I thought I'd drop some wisdom to make this journey more exciting. As your trusty Collegiate DECA Executive Officer, I've curated a survival guide that's more thrilling than a blockbuster movie.

Financial Literacy 101: It’s Never Too Early to Start
In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, financial literacy is a prerequisite for success and stability. High school students who prioritize developing this skill set early on position themselves for a future marked by financial independence and security. Read how you can set yourself up for financial success early here.

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!

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.

