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From Practice to Podium: Setting Meaningful Goals for Competition
In the midst of competition season, preparation and goal setting become more important than ever. While competition day may feel like it’s all about performance, success at CDC is built long before you step into your event.
Case Study of the Week: Limited Time Only or Always?
Step into the role of the director of marketing at Fitness Time, a chain of over 2,000 fitness centers. The senior vice president wants you to analyze claims that the company is acting unethically by marketing misleading information and recommend if changes are needed.
ICYMI: DECA + College Board: AP Business with Personal Finance Webinar
Learn how the new AP Business with Personal Finance course aligns with DECA’s mission and supports student development both in and out of the classroom, and hear from DECA advisors who are currently piloting project-based learning resources for the course.
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Adobe Food Truck Challenge Winners
Adobe and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Adobe Food Truck Challenge!
Things to Do in Atlanta Before ICDC Begins
Before the excitement of DECA ICDC officially kicks off Saturday night, make the most of your time by exploring one or more of the unforgettable experiences in the city of Atlanta.
Work with Your Partner – Work with Success
In a Team Decision Making event, you must have complete reliance on your partner. Here are some tips and tricks from a Freshman who qualified for ICDC with her best friend.
Denied, But Not Defined: Overcoming College Rejections
As graduation approaches, many students find themselves anxious about what’s next, especially when a college rejection arrives. But rejection isn’t the end of the story; it is the start of a new direction.
Black History Month: Celebrating Black Professionals Who Are Changing The Scene
In honor of Black History Month, we are taking this opportunity to highlight Black professionals who are currently changing the business landscape and working toward a diverse and inclusive space.
Apply for the 2026 J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Travel Scholarships
Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is able to provide $750 travel scholarships to high school DECA members attending DECA ICDC.
Case Study of the Week: Resort Day Passes
Step into the role of the director of sales and marketing for Dew Point Resort and Conference Center, a large resort located in a popular tourist town.
Congratulations to DECA's 2026 Certified School-based Enterprises
Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises that earned a 2025-26 Chapter Certification!
Dress for Confidence, Not Just the Dress Code
“Dress for success" is advice we hear everywhere. But too often, it gets reduced to a simple checklist: blazer, slacks, closed-toe shoes. The way clothing makes us feel is often overlooked, which can affect how we perform.
Case Study of the Week: Insurance Needs for New Professionals
You are to assume the role of an insurance agent. You will be meeting with a new client that wants to know more about different types of insurance that would be beneficial.
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
What do you think Shark Tank’s Lori Greiner, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Beats Electronics founder Dr. Dre have in common?
Getting that ‘A’ for any College Paper
Writing is one of the most important skills you’ll learn during your college career. You’ll write research papers, essays, short answers and so much more. Proper grammar, diverse sentence structures and organized paragraphs are vital to your success and will excel at the University of Wyoming College of Business.
Case Study of the Week: Should Hospitality Services Be Open To The Public?
You are to assume the role of general manager at The Lodge at Creek City. The owner of the property wants to offer pool memberships to community members and wants you to determine the terms of the memberships that will not negatively affect guests.
The Profit’s Marcus Lemonis to Keynote #DECAICDC
DECA is pleased to announce Marcus Lemonis will deliver the keynote in an interview format during the 2021 DECA Virtual International Career Development Conference.
Case Study of the Week: Deliver Rootville Wants Food Time to Go Local
You are to assume the role of the owner of Deliver Rootville, a small business that provides delivery services to the community of Rootville. You will be meeting with the owner of an independent grocery store to propose an exclusive business relationship.
Is It Time to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone?
Choosing which school to attend can be a complex decision, full of tough choices. Will you stay close to home, or study abroad? Stick with your friends, or forge your own path?
Broaden Your Perspectives Abroad
Do you find yourself daydreaming in class about taking a long vacation? Study abroad is a unique opportunity offered to hundreds of thousands of university students annually, allowing them to travel to another country while still earning credits towards their degree.
Welcome to the Reimagined DECA Direct Online
The new DECA Direct Online is everything you want and everything you need – all in one place!
Celebrate the Good Times
Being a leader, it is natural to constantly be on-the-go finding new ways to innovate and new goals to accomplish. However, it is still important to recognize and reward yourself and those around you. It’s important to celebrate!
The College Application Portfolio: Brand "Me"
It's your senior year and you’ve sorted through dozens of emails, mounds of catalogs and texts. You’ve identified one college or university as the launching pad for your career in marketing communications, but how will you land a coveted position in their next freshman class?
Summer of Success
Summer jobs and internships are the perfect way to build your professional experience and put your networking skills to use. Check out our top tips to help you make the most of your summer gig and deliver a next level performance from day one!
