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3 Reasons to Attend DECA ELS
Explore the reasons to attend DECA ELS this summer and learn about what both programs have to offer! Whichever route you choose, ELS promises to be an enriching experience filled with learning, networking and personal growth.
Building Your DECA Brand on Social Media
With social media serving as a powerful tool, creating and maintaining a dedicated DECA Instagram account can be a game-changer. Here's how to make the most of your summer by establishing your own DECA brand on Social Media.
How to Hack Leadership Team Building
As the school year comes to a close, it’s time for your chapter or association to choose their new officer team. Use one (or more) of the following ideas to build your team up so that YOU can lead your members effectively.
DECA Earns Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE
DECA Inc. earned recognition by ASAE with a 2024 Gold Circle Award in the Video category. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership and communications award.
Learn More About Your 2024-2025 High School Executive Officers
During this year's DECA ICDC in Anaheim, DECA members selected the leaders that will serve during the upcoming school year. As they prepare for the next year, discover more about who they are and where they come from.
Case Study of the Week: From Hire Date to Start Date
Step into the role of the director of human resources for Fun Time. The vice president wants you to create a welcome package for new employees that will keep them engaged from hire date to start date.
Case Study of the Week: Promoting "New" Merchandise
Step into the role of the marketing manager for Gold Mine. The owner of the chain wants you to develop a plan to promote the stores’ new venture into formalwear and its need for merchandise.
Making the Most of Your Summer Internship
Summer internships are not just about earning a paycheck or padding your resume; they're an opportunity to learn, grow, and pave the way for your future career. But how do you make the most of these brief months?
Experiencing the Difference at DECA ICDC with Marjory Stoneman Douglas DECA
Starting with a tour of Los Angeles and ending with winning first and fifth places, Marjory Stoneman Douglas DECA experienced the difference at the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference!
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the following chapters selected to receive the VBC – DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
Financial Education Opportunity: Jump$tart National Educator Conference
Teach Personal Financial Literacy? Looking for a professional development opportunity? Join Jump$tart for their National Educator Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, next November 2-4, 2024.
Case Study of the Week: A Tale of Two Offers
Step into the role of a career counselor. A client has received two job offers and needs help determining the best option.
Pressure Forges Diamonds: 10 Practical Public Speaking Tips for DECA Competitors
DECA competitions place students in high-pressure speaking environments where performance is evaluated, timed and compared. Here are practical public speaking tips specifically for DECA competitors.
Why Join the U.S. Air Force? Building Skills, Experience and Long-Term Opportunity
Choosing how to begin your career is about finding an environment where you can develop skills, gain experience and grow professionally over time. The U.S. Air Force offers a hands-on pathway that combines training, education and responsibility.
CTE Month is More than a Celebration
CTE Month is a time to spotlight the programs, students and educators preparing the next generation of leaders, innovators and professionals. It is about building confidence, creating opportunity and shaping futures.
Understanding Collegiate DECA Competitions
Reviewing what goes into prepared business presentations, individual case studies, and team case studies will help you take on your association-level competition and later Collegiate DECA ICDC.
Feeling Ready…Until We Weren’t: Preparing for DECA Competition
To prepare for the team case studies at Utah Collegiate DECA's association conference, Ensign College held a mock competition for their chapter's members.
Case Study of the Week: Supply And Demand Pricing
Step into the role of the owner of City Plowing, a small business that provides snow removal services. A new employee wants you to explain why non-contract pricing increases after a blizzard or ice storm.
Wisconsin Collegiate DECA's Secret Recipe to New Chapters
By prioritizing community, visibility and support, Wisconsin Collegiate DECA created a recipe for both member retention and new chapter expansion.
Case Study of the Week: Intergenerational Mentorships
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.
CSU DECA Strengthens Chapter Bonds with Holiday Social
CSU DECA brought the chapter together with a holiday social event featuring a case study presentation, a delicious potluck, and a White Elephant exchange that encouraged interaction among all participants.
Case Study of the Week: Hotel Package Pricing For Children?
Step into the role of the general manager for Hotel Jolie, a new luxury hotel set to open soon. Hotel Jolie is a deluxe family hotel resort located in a mountainous area that offers services and amenities for adults traveling with children of all ages.
Exclusive Travel Discounts for DECA Members
DECA has arranged special airfare considerations for those attending DECA conferences in 2026. Check out special deals and discounts.
Get Ready for Session Two of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game
Collegiate DECA members are invited to participate in the second session of the DECA Stock Market Game, which kicks off on January 26, 2026.
