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Case Study of the Week: Preventing Identity Theft
Step into the role of a financial resource consultant. Your young client is nervous about identity theft and has asked you how identity thieves obtain personal information to steal identities, actions the client can take to protect their personal information and steps to take to safely manage finances using mobile technology.
Scholarship Applications 101
As you begin your scholarship profile and applications, it’s important to remember application requirements, important information and tips for submissions. Scholarships are due January 12, 2024!
Case Study of the Week: Risks vs Benefits of Drive-thrus
Step into the role of the director of operations for Shake-A-Palooza, a chain of quick service restaurants. The president of Shake-A-Palooza wants to understand how adding drive-thrus to the 20 new locations could benefit the location, sales and the customers.
Top 5 Tips for Prepared Events
DECA's prepared events require a written project and a prepared presentation, and some require participants to take a career cluster exam. As you begin working on your prepared event for the year, check out these five tips to help you throughout the process!
2023-2024 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.
Case Study of the Week: Successful Channels for Size Inclusion
Step into the role of the merchandising manager for Hot Shot, an apparel chain that targets Gen Z and young Millennial females. The vice president wants you to choose a distribution plan for a new product line.
The Women's World Cup: How Growth Stems from Consistency
This article highlights the history and growth of both the Women’s World Cup tournament and the High School Division of DECA to show how growth stems from consistency.
Case Study of the Week: Should C-Suite Be on Social Media?
Step into the role of the director of human resources at the Organization of Travel Agents, an organization that educates, promotes and lobbies for travel agents across the nation. The executive director wants you to analyze whether the executive director should have a professional presence on social media.
3 Reasons to Attend One DECA Calls
One DECA Calls provide students opportunities to connect with a global community, gain comprehensive insights into DECA's mission and cultivate essential leadership skills for a successful future.
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5 Ways to a DECA Dream Team
To have a DECA dream team is no small feat. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your current team, the process can be both challenging and rewarding. With these five simple strategies, you'll be well on your way to creating an extraordinary DECA team.
College Search: Finding Your Fit
It’s official… College application season is here! Before clicking submit, make sure your roster of schools is actually suited for you. Check out these ways of determining where you will call home for the next four years.
Bridging the Gap: How to Connect with High School DECA Members
Collegiate DECA benefits from bringing new members to our organization and having high school seniors join us upon graduation. Here are a few ways to help promote our division and ways to connect with the high school division throughout the year.
3 Steps to Build a System for Success in 2025
Success is about action. Reflect on who you are, build habits that align with your ambitions and take bold actions to create opportunities. No matter how small, every step moves you closer to your goals.
Exclusive Travel Discounts for DECA Members
DECA has arranged special airfare considerations for those attending DECA conferences in 2025. Check out special deals and discounts.
How the Leadership Passport Program Prepares Members for Careers
The Individual Leadership Passport Program incorporates various skill-building activities to prepare you for the professional path you aspire to succeed in.
Professionalism: The Foundation of Workplace Success
Professionalism will always be crucial when interacting with others, not just within DECA but also in the workplace and future careers. Here is how professionalism can be the foundation of success for you.
Social Media Trends to Watch in 2025
As we enter 2025, now is the perfect opportunity to set goals for your chapter's social media account and predict what will happen across social media platforms.
Add Collegiate DECA to Your Winter Break
Winter break offers the perfect opportunity to get some extra rest, unwind and reset for the second part of the year, but you don't have to take a break from DECA! Here’s a list of useful tips to keep you engaged and overcome any winter break boredom.
Case Study of the Week: Ethics in Supply Chain Management
Step into the role of the chief operations officer at Style Fresh, a leader in the fashion industry. The CEO wants you to make a supply chain decision after analyzing risks involved with maintaining a relationship or finding a new supplier.
Case Study of the Week: Collecting Guest Feedback for New Property Features
Step into the role of the director of development for Gallivant Inn, a hotel chain with over 1,000 locations in the United States. The vice president wants you to put together a plan to gather feedback from hotel guests.
Building a Professional Network Through DECA: The Path to Success
While navigating today’s competitive professional landscape, cultivating meaningful relationships and establishing a network of industry contacts is invaluable. DECA provides a powerful platform for building a professional network for students.
Steps to Success: 4 Strategies to Elevate Your DECA Competitive Event Presentations
As a Collegiate DECA member, competitive event presentations are a big deal. The following tips will help you learn how to level up your DECA presentations and prepare for presentations you could be doing in your career.
How Can I Grow My CDECA Chapter?
Recruitment is not only about spreading the word about your DECA chapter but also about consistency and approachability in your methods. Read on for a couple of ideas on how to do this!
