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Case Study of the Week: Value the Customer Before the Coin

Mar 14, 2022

You are to assume the role of district manager for Jefferson Bank, with ten branch locations in your district. The president of the bank has asked you to create a presentation for bank employees on the importance of customer relations in response to customer complaints.

DECA News

DECA's 2022 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced

Mar 8, 2022

February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their schools, communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2022 DECA Advocacy Campaign.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Top Teams in the MDA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Challenge

Mar 8, 2022

DECA and MDA are excited to announce the winners of this year’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Challenge.

DECA News

Stukent Social Media Challenge 2022 Winners Announced

Mar 7, 2022

Over 1,400 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Challenge. Participants tested their social media marketing skills by managing a $5,000 weekly budget in simulated ad dollars for a fictitious, global bag company.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Mattress Company Adds to the Product Mix

Mar 7, 2022

You are the owner of Cloud Mattress, a company that began selling mattresses online in 2014. A venture capitalist wants you to consider adding other products to the brand.

DECA News

DECA and FIDM Congratulate Winners in the Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge

Mar 7, 2022

DECA and FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising are excited to announce the winners of this year’s FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2022 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Mar 1, 2022

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 recipients of DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award!

College Success

Finding The Right College

Mar 1, 2022

Choosing the “right” college can feel stressful. In this session, you will discover how to narrow down your options to select the best college for you: One that fits your wants, needs and the Big Seven.

DECA News

DECA and NPCF Announce the Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners

Mar 1, 2022

DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.

Career Insights

Residential Property Management: Success Starts Here

Mar 1, 2022

With a career in the residential property management industry, you’ll get to learn on the job, earn bonuses, work your way up, receive training, and enjoy benefits such as consistent hours, health insurance, rent discounts, and more!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Best Practices in Collecting Employee Feedback

Feb 28, 2022

You are to assume the role of the human resources specialist for Middle Town Hospital. The president of the hospital has asked you to determine an effective method to collect employee feedback.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Maintaining Customer Service During Peak Times

Feb 21, 2022

You are the general manager of Waterfront Inn, a hotel property located in a popular beach town. The owner of the Waterfront Inn is concerned about the overwhelming nature of guest check-in.

Career Insights

How to Talk About DECA in an Interview

Nov 3, 2026

Collegiate DECA has been a major part of your college education, but how do you speak clearly and confidently about your experience without sounding awkward?

Chapter Strategy

Make a Lifesaving Impact: Collegiate DECA Blood Drive Challenges

Nov 2, 2026

Through the Collegiate DECA × American Red Cross Community Impact Program, chapters can organize campus blood drives, engage their communities and pursue potential $1,000 scholarship opportunities.

Case Study of the Week

The Economics of Meal Planning

Nov 2, 2026

You are to assume the roles of the financial analyst at FRESHPACK INC., a company that sells food products. The owner of the company plans to launch a seven-meal weekly bundle and asked your team to explain how various economic concepts can affect pricing decisions.

Conferences

Fundraising Your Way to ICDC 

Nov 1, 2026

Qualifying for ICDC is exciting, but getting there comes at a cost. Chapters don’t need one massive fundraiser; multiple simple, well-executed efforts can make a big difference.

Compete

Your Path to the Perfect Competitive Event 

Nov 1, 2026

Collegiate DECA has over 25 competitive events. Each category offers opportunities for members with different interests, strengths, and career goals.

Chapter Strategy

Three Passports, One Goal: Making the Most of Collegiate DECA

Nov 1, 2026

One of the biggest questions we hear throughout the year is, “How do we keep members engaged throughout the fall semester?”

Chapter Strategy

Helping Your Collegiate DECA Chapter Thrive at a Two Year College

Nov 1, 2026

Starting and/or maintaining a Collegiate DECA chapter at a two-year college can come with its own set of challenges.

Career Insights

Building Connections, Creating Opportunities: The Power of Internships and Networking

Nov 1, 2026

As DECA members, we are constantly encouraged to step outside our comfort zones and take advantage of new opportunities.

Compete

Collegiate DECA Announces Two New Challenges for 2026-2027

Oct 26, 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

People Planning At The Dog Park

Oct 26, 2026

You are to assume the roles of the owner of CROOKED CREEK DOG PARK, soon to be the first private dog park in the city. A potential investor wants you to develop additional services to provide dog owners that will persuade membership.

Career Insights

NRF Halloween Survey Shows Consumer Spending Expected to Reach $13.5 Billion

Oct 25, 2026

For more than two decades, NRF’s Halloween survey has tracked how consumers celebrate the holiday, and this year’s results show that shoppers are being thoughtful and strategic.

Career Insights

Take Your Marketing Future Global with the 2027 Voices of the Future Fellowship

Oct 23, 2026

For Collegiate DECA members approaching graduation, discover an opportunity to build on the strategic thinking, creativity and presentation skills while exploring the marketing industry on a global stage.