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The Balancing Game: Time Management in High School
As we approach the end of the back-to-school season, we are finally beginning to get used to our routines. Most of us have to balance schoolwork, DECA, extracurriculars, sports, and part-time jobs.
From DECA to College: Making Your Experience Count
Your DECA experience can help your college application stand out. Learn how to showcase your leadership, accomplishments, impact and skills while telling colleges what makes your story unique.
The Perfect Match: A Guide to Choosing the Right DECA Event for You
Choosing a competitive event is one of the first big decisions you'll make as a DECA member, and with dozens of categories to pick from, it's easy to feel stuck before you've even started. When considering your decision, start by asking a few of these questions to better understand yourself as a competitor.
Nothing But Networth: Inside the NBA’s Multi-Billion Dollar Marketing Playbook
Every year, the National Basketball Association undergoes its season during the fall. A global spectacle that is viewed from every corner of the world, and has created an entertainment brand that is built around athletes, stories, media, and culture.
Beyond the Pitch - Marketing and Promotional Moments from the World Cup
This past summer, the FIFA World Cup brought 48 countries to the United States, Mexico, and Canada to participate in a soccer (or football) tournament of epic proportions. However, this tournament offered more than just 104 action-packed games; it offered people the chance to connect through countless stories, trends, memes, and more.
How DECA Chapters are Making Recruitment the Next Big Thing
Recruitment isn't just about putting up flyers anymore. DECA chapters are finding new ways to show students what the organization can offer: from hands-on outreach to showcasing the experiences and skills that come with being a member.
Your Chapter's Social Media Could Make-or-Break Membership: Here's Why
Social media is a platform where thousands of DECA members can connect and share important information. In recent years, it has played an essential role in DECA membership, association identity, and chapter recognition.
DECA Awarded $30,000 Grant Through Taco Bell Foundation's Record $32 Million Investment
The Taco Bell Foundation’s biggest Community Grants year yet is supporting 700 nonprofit organizations nationwide, helping young people prepare for college, careers, and what comes next.
2026-2027 District-Level Competitive Event Instructional Areas Announced
Get ready for competition season! Each year DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each of the district-level scenarios to help advisors and members prepare for district competitions more effectively.
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.
Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with Costello College of Business at George Mason University
DECA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its partnership with the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
Meet the 2026-2027 DECA Content Creators
The DECA Inc. Communications team is excited to announce the return of the DECA Content Creators for 2026-2027!
How to Prepare Yourself on Competition Day: A Guide to DECA Glass
During competition, students challenge their business knowledge and skills with real scenarios to win over judges. You have what it takes to reach your goals, and by preparing yourself for competition day, you will set yourself one step ahead of your competition.
Case Study of the Week: Adding Less Expensive Options at the Food Truck
Step into the role of an entrepreneur that owns three food trucks in a busy city of 300,000 people. The food truck business, Wing Love, sells chicken wings, French fries and cold beverages. The food trucks are placed in three busy neighborhoods: a college campus, a large park in the center of downtown and a mid-town neighborhood full of both households and businesses.
Unique Ways to Complete the Advocacy Campaign
February is CTE Month, meaning DECA members are out in the community, making it known how important Career Technical Student Organizations, or CTSOs, truly are! Chapters can complete the Advocacy Campaign before March 1st and show off DECA’s impact! Here are a few ways to stand out when completing the campaign.
Social Media at DECA Conferences: Do’s and Don’t’s
This conference season, don't forget to collaborate, create and connect with the DECA community. As you prepare, check out these five tips to remember as you pull out all the stops for social media shots this Spring.
Case Study of the Week: Positive Working Relationships While Restructuring
Step into the role of the director of human resources at Ideal Technologies, a technology consulting firm with 100 employees. The president of the company has notified you of the upcoming restructuring of the company and wants you to suggest methods to prevent issues that may arise when the restructuring is announced.
Running for a Leadership Position
Leadership in DECA is an incredible opportunity that allows you to travel, connect and make a difference for years to come. However, it takes courage to be able to prove to both peers and strangers that you are the right person for the position. Whether it’s chapter, association or even executive office, here are the 3 top campaigning tips!
Outperform the Norm: Collegiate DECA ICDC 2023 Keynote Announced
DECA is pleased to announce that Scott Welle, will deliver the keynote during the 2023 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.
Case Study of the Week: Dealing with Online Scams in the Travel Industry
Step into the role of the chief communications officer and director of customer relations for Journey, a travel booking website that provides airline and train ticketing, car rental services, and other travel needs. The CEO of the company wants you to develop a plan that will communicate a customer service scam to customers and Journey employees.
Standout Creatively in Prepared Events
Top-tier DECA competitors know to hit all the competition event indicators, but it’s those little touches that elevate a well-prepared presentation to a DECA glass-winning presentation. Color, typography, layout and that perfect personal touch are your secret weapons.
Interview with a CEO
In this interview, Lead4Change sat down with Tim Schurrer, CEO of David Novak Leadership Inc., to learn more about his career journey, "secret sauce" and future goals.
Case Study of the Week: Mitigating Fraud
Step into the role of fraud manager for Edson National Bank (ENB). The director of the fraud department wants you to develop a training plan for new employees regarding credit card fraud.
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Crush Your Goals
People like to rattle off the phrase "follow your dreams", but don’t typically tell us how to do so. Here are three tips for setting goals and keeping up with them, to help you make your dreams come true!
