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The Next Big Thing On Your Calendar: DECA Month 2026

Oct 19, 2026

#DECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things DECA. Throughout November, members reflect on their favorite DECA memories, take part in DECA's programs and showcase the many reasons they love being a DECA member.

Career Insights

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Week with IBM SkillsBuild

Oct 18, 2026

Help students build essential digital skills with free, industry-validated resources from IBM SkillsBuild, perfect to integrate into Cybersecurity Career Week, October 19 to October 24, 2026.

Career Insights

Your Network Starts Now: 5 Questions to Ask Industry Professionals

Oct 18, 2026

Building a professional network doesn’t have to wait until college graduation or your first job search. Every connection with an industry professional is an opportunity to learn from their experience.

Chapter Strategy

The Next Big Month: Preparing Your Chapter For DECA Month

Oct 18, 2026

Every year, DECA hosts an entire month of community collaboration with certain social media prompts that prompts chapters to follow them and create unique and fun ideas.

DECA News

DECA Celebrates 20 Years of Partnership with Universal Resorts

Oct 16, 2026

DECA is proud to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of its partnership with Universal Resorts - a remarkable milestone built on two decades of collaboration, experiential learning and support for emerging leaders.

College Success

Calling All Seniors: Here's How to Spotlight Your DECA Journey to Colleges

Oct 15, 2026

If you’ve spent part of high school competing, volunteering, or leading through DECA, you might be wondering how to fit all of those experiences into your applications.

Compete

Corporate Challenges: Your Next Big Thing

Oct 14, 2026

Last year, I competed in my very first Corporate Challenge and was lucky enough to win first place.

Chapter Strategy

Behind the Business: DECA Chapters Reflect on Running School-Based Enterprises

Oct 14, 2026

School-Based Enterprises (SBEs) give DECA members the opportunity to take business concepts beyond the classroom and put them into practice.

Case Study of the Week

Turning Denied Repairs Into Approved Repairs

Oct 12, 2026

You are to assume the role of the sales manager for CITYWIDE AUTOBODY, a business that provides automotive services. The general manager wants you to create a marketing technique that will sell declined repairs.

Career Insights

From Classroom to Career: Explore Wealth Management with Merrill

Oct 9, 2026

Merrill professionals will share their career journeys, insights into the field and the skills that support success in wealth management.

Compete

From Idea to Entry: How to Get Your DECA Prepared Event Started

Oct 9, 2026

Start with a clear goal, decide how you will work together and create a plan that keeps the project moving forward.

Chapter Strategy

Advisor Best Practice of the Week: Grace Seibold

Oct 9, 2026

Riverview DECA’s Shark Tank-style camp introduces younger students to entrepreneurship while raising funds to help offset chapter members’ competition costs.

Chapter Strategy

The Next Big Thing On Your Calendar: DECA Month 2026

Oct 19, 2026

#DECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things DECA. Throughout November, members reflect on their favorite DECA memories, take part in DECA's programs and showcase the many reasons they love being a DECA member.

Conferences

Things To Do in Austin at #CDECAICDC 2027

Oct 18, 2026

With vibrant entertainment, art and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor experiences, Austin lets you create your own soundtrack.

Compete

Collegiate DECA Announces Two New Challenges for 2026-2027

Oct 14, 2026

Put your knowledge and skills to the test with two new corporate challenges from Adobe and Chick-fil-A, with $6,000 available in cash prizes to the winner teams!

Case Study of the Week

Turning Denied Repairs Into Approved Repairs

Oct 12, 2026

You are to assume the role of the sales manager for CITYWIDE AUTOBODY, a business that provides automotive services. The general manager wants you to create a marketing technique that will sell declined repairs.

Chapter Strategy

Learn How to Create Meaningful Community Impact with American Red Cross

Oct 9, 2026

Join the American Red Cross for an engaging and informative webinar on Tuesday, October 27, at 5:00 PM.

Career Insights

The Sweet Business of Halloween

Oct 9, 2026

Halloween is the second biggest holiday in America, but for the candy industry, it's much more.

College Success

Explore Your Future in Retail with Two NRF Foundation Scholarships

Oct 7, 2026

Eligible undergraduate students at four-year universities and two-year community colleges are encouraged to apply. Applications close October 13, 2026.

College Success

The Power of Saying Yes In DECA

Oct 7, 2026

If there is one thing I have learned throughout my DECA experience, it is important to say yes.

Career Insights

Customer Service Skills Start with DECA

Oct 5, 2026

Customer Service Week, October 5–9, 2026, is a chance to recognize the importance of great customer service and the skills DECA members can build now to succeed in future careers.

Case Study of the Week

A Hotel's Daily Financial Information

Oct 5, 2026

You are to assume the role of the front desk manager at CLOCK TOWER INN, a full-service hotel with over 100 guest rooms, and explain a basic summary of daily financial information to the new front desk employee.

Career Insights

Your Digital First Impression: How to Perfect Your LinkedIn

Oct 5, 2026

A great first impression can make a lasting impact, but you won't always have the opportunity to meet someone in person.

DECA News

Apply for a 2026-2027 DECA Scholarship by January 11, 2027

Oct 1, 2026

The deadline to apply for DECA's 2026-2027 scholarship program is January 11, 2027! More than $200,000 in scholarships will be awarded to current DECA members.