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Congratulations to the 2025-26 MDA Disability is Diversity Challenge Winners

Jan 23, 2026

DECA and MDA are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Disability is Diversity Challenge.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Adobe Personal Branding Challenge Winners

Jan 23, 2026

Adobe and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Adobe Personal Branding Challenge!

Conferences

Learn from the Pros at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference

Jan 22, 2026

The crowd-pleasing speakers at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference bring a rush of adrenaline to the sports and entertainment marketing fields. 

Spotlights

Building Competitive Readiness: Sycamore's Mentoring Program

Jan 21, 2026

Structured mentoring programs, like the one implemented at Sycamore, can be applied by any chapter and have the potential to bolster member confidence, preparation and performance nationwide.

Chapter Strategy

Why CTE and DECA Advocacy Matters

Jan 20, 2026

Each February, students and advisors raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month®. Learn how to get involved and earn recognition through DECA’s Advocacy Campaign!

Career Insights

Exploring the Minimalistic Branding Behind Miffy

Jan 20, 2026

Minimal branding has become popular now because it stands out, as most branding already has many elements. In this article, explore what makes the Miffy brand so great.

Leadership

Resolutions to Results: How to Set and Achieve Goals

Jan 20, 2026

Resolutions are long-term goals that require planning, habits, positive and realistic thinking. In this article, you will learn how to set and achieve your personal goals to become your ideal version of yourself SMARTly!

Career Insights

From TikToks to Think Pieces: Choosing the Right Content Length

Jan 20, 2026

From TikToks to blog posts, how people consume content is constantly changing. For student marketers, knowing how to choose the right length is more critical than ever.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Intergenerational Mentorships

Jan 19, 2026

Step into the role of the director of human resources for Square PR. The president of the company is concerned about the number of long-term employees retiring in the next several years and wants you to create an employee-development program.

Spotlights

Beyond the Competition: Building Community at Silver Falls

Jan 15, 2026

Beyond events and role-plays, Silver Falls reminds DECA members why they joined in the first place: community. Through shared experiences, chapters grow closer and return stronger.

Leadership

Soft Skills: The Skills that Set You Apart

Jan 15, 2026

Every successful DECA member has one thing in common: strong soft skills. You may not see them listed on a role-play feedback sheet, but they are what truly separate good competitors from great ones.

Leadership

New Year, New Me: Crafting Your 2026 Personal Brand

Jan 13, 2026

The start of the new year is a great opportunity to shape your personal brand. Here are a few tips on how to start the year off on a strong note. 

Chapter Strategy

Calling All Entrepreneurs: Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week

Nov 10, 2025

This November, Global Entrepreneurship Network will celebrate 18 years of helping millions of people unleash their ideas to start and scale new businesses through Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Using Current Staff to Help Recruit New Staff

Nov 10, 2025

Step into the role of the director of human resources at the National Organization of Zoos and Aquariums (NOZA), a nonprofit organization that educates, promotes and advocates for local zoos and aquariums.

Compete

Helping Your DECA Members Avoid Penalty Points: A Guide for Advisors

Nov 7, 2025

As DECA advisors, one of our crucial roles is helping student members navigate the technical requirements of written events. Use this article to guide your student members in avoiding common penalty point deductions.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Marketing a Cruise of the World

Nov 3, 2025

Step into the role of the marketing manager for Lantern Cruises, the largest cruise line brand by revenue. The director of marketing wants you to develop a marketing plan that will sell spots on the Platinum World Tour cruise.

Career Insights

Understanding AI Resume Checkers: What You Should Know

Nov 1, 2025

AI resume checks are becoming increasingly prevalent in the career preparation process. These platforms help users review, edit and optimize their resumes for clarity, keyword alignment and professional formatting.

Leadership

The Key To Problem Solving

Nov 1, 2025

Not everything always goes to plan, which is why it’s essential to know how to problem-solve in any situation. Understanding where things went awry after fixing them can help you avoid the same issue in the future.

Compete

How to Choose Your Collegiate DECA Competitive Event

Nov 1, 2025

In this article, we’ll break down your decision step by step, so you can find the Collegiate DECA competitive event that perfectly aligns with your strengths, interests and goals.

Chapter Strategy

Go All In: Making the Most of DECA Month

Nov 1, 2025

DECA Month is about showcasing your leadership, community and creativity. Here’s how to get involved, make an impact and truly demonstrate what it means to be DECA.

Chapter Strategy

Celebrate Collegiate DECA Month this November

Oct 31, 2025

#CDECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things Collegiate DECA. Throughout November, members reflect on the many reasons they love being a Collegiate DECA member and showcase the opportunities members enjoy.

Career Insights

Hybrid vs. Remote Work: Which Model Is Right for Your Organization?

Oct 30, 2025

Hybrid work and remote work are not the same thing. Discover the differences, benefits and drawbacks of each working model with Intuit.

Spotlights

Developing Leaders for the Future: A Guide to an Intern Program

Oct 29, 2025

Arizona State University Collegiate DECA has a distinctive structure for its leadership team. In addition to their seven chapter officers, they also onboard a team of interns.

Spotlights

Blackman High School "Goes Gold" to Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancer

Oct 29, 2025

Blackman DECA hosted a donation drive and dress-up week to raise awareness about childhood cancer. This included marketing and advertising to spread the word and encourage the whole school to participate in the event.