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Case Study of the Week: To Rent or To Buy
Step into the role of a real estate agent. A client is having a difficult time deciding whether to rent or buy a home and has asked for your input.

Raising Voices for DECA: Legislative Advocacy
Washington DECA state officers kicked off CTE month with our annual Legislative Advocacy Day. We visited Washington’s state capitol in Olympia to advocate for DECA alongside state officers from seven other CTSOs.

Spread the Love with DECA Valentines
To let your #DECAbestie or #DECAcrush know how much they mean to you, DECA has created valentines for you to share with your friends on February 14.

Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Unreal Campaign Challenge
DECA Inc., Amazon and the International Trademark Association (INTA) are excited to announce the 2024 Unreal Campaign Challenge winners.

Case Study of the Week: Using Ticketing Kiosks to Gather Customer Information
Step into the role of a ticket sales representative at Wild Escape Amusement Park. Your supervisor has asked you how the park can gather customer information using ticketing kiosks.

A Look Back at DECA's Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference
DECA's 2024 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference was one for the books! With over 1,100 members in attendance, this conference has set a precedent for a year full of experiencing DECA's difference in preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.

Congratulations to DECA's 2024 Certified School-based Enterprises
Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises that earned a 2023-2024 Chapter Certification!

Super Bowl: Beyond the Stadium
Regardless of whether you have a ticket to the game or not, the Super Bowl is so much more than 60 minutes of football and a half-time show. It is a whole week, allowing fans to experience incredible events in new, fun travel destinations.

Case Study of the Week: Live Podcast Tour Tickets!
Step into the role of the promotional director for Roundtree, a podcast network that ranks third in podcast publishing. The president of Roundtree wants your team to create a promotional plan to sell-out the remaining Interesting podcast live tour tickets.

8 Tips to Maximize Social Media Outreach
The strategies of networking are constantly expanding! Social media and digital interactions are a key part of a growing presence in any organization. Maximize your social media outreach by implementing these 8 strategies.

How Streaming Platforms Score Big in Super Bowl Monetization
With the new age of unlimited streaming services, the Super Bowl from your couch is like never before. Keep reading to look at the innovative ways streaming platforms capitalize on the biggest game of the year.

Ace Your Interview
Are you thinking about getting a summer internship or job? Follow these tips to ace your interview and kickstart your career!

Can Rapidly Scaling Work?
Assume the role of an owner of MIDTOWN MOBILE MECHANIC, a small, independently owned mobile auto repair service located in a mid-sized college town.

Why AI Won’t Replace Great Salespeople
What does it actually take to succeed in sales at Intuit right now? AI fluency, yes, but never at the expense of the instincts that make someone great at this job in the first place.

Appropriate Workplace Communications Channels
Assume the role of the human resources generalist at the corporate office of BIG SCREEN CINEMAS, a chain of movie theaters. The director of human resources wants you to provide information about appropriate workplace communication channels to the staff.

Navigating the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide
From starting your chapter to preparing for your next officer team, the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide is a resource to help support your chapter throughout the whole year.

How to Use the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide to Become the Next Big Thing
The Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide is filled with many ideas to help chapters recruit members, develop leaders, plan events, and create meaningful experiences.

Exploring Hospitality Internship Programs
As we all know, internships are among the best ways to gain real-world experience. They also give you access to explore career paths before walking across the graduation stage.

Sooooo Many Payment Methods!
Assume the role of a personal finance advisor. A client wants you to analyze various payment methods available to purchase goods and services and discuss appropriate uses.

Beyond the Key Performance Indicators: Understanding the New Collegiate DECA Case Study
Collegiate DECA case studies are changing, and competitors should be prepared for more than just a new role-play.

Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Celebrate Small Successes
Discover what happens when you start celebrating your small wins and how this small change can have a big impact on your DECA experience, leadership potential and overall success in life.

Online Resources for Collegiate DECA Members
As a chapter and association leader, and now an executive officer, I’ve discovered so many resources on DECA.org that I never knew existed and wish I had utilized sooner.

The Secrets to Standing Out in the AI World
AI is rewriting job descriptions. Hybrid work is here to stay. Layoffs are reshaping industries. And employers are looking for something far more valuable than a degree.

Tips for Starting a New Collegiate DECA Year
Whether you're beginning your first semester of college or returning for another year, the habits you build now can set the tone for everything that follows.

