Classroom Resources
2021-2022 Competitive Events Update and Topics
Get a head start on the 2021-2022 competition season with DECA's competitive event draft topics for business operations research, professional selling, hospitality and tourism professional selling, and financial consulting.
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.
Participate in the Spring Stock Market Game
To help celebrate Financial Literacy Month in April, the SIFMA Foundation is offering a non-competitive DECA Stock Market Game running April 5 through June 4, 2021.
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.
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.
DECA Direct Magazine: What Comes Next?
As another year in DECA nears its end, it’s time to look forward to what comes next! Whether you’re preparing for college, seeking internships or getting ready to start your career, you’ll find the resources you need to stand out from the crowd.
Case Study of the Week: Laney Bee's customer service send-off to the competition
A rival store in the area will be closing its doors soon and the Laney Bee district manager decided that your store location will honor a rival company’s gift cards for 30-days.
Maximizing a Telethon Moment for Brand Awareness, Partner Activation and Cause Raising
MDA shares a special look at how a moment like the MDA Telethon can help lift up a brand, bolster fundraising and cause raising, and the importance that partners like DECA play in the success of MDA’s mission.
Apply Now for the 2021 DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grants
Through the VBC-DECA Hotel Challenge, more than $20,000 in curriculum grants will be awarded during 2021 to DECA chapters. Read on to learn how to apply.
Tell Us What's Cool in the Spring 2021 Taking Stock with Teens Survey
The 2021 Spring Piper Sandler Taking Stock With Teens Survey is now live and ready for you to use in your classroom!
Quick How-to Guide for DECA Advocacy
To help you with your advocacy efforts, the Executive Officer Team created a quick “how-to guide” for advocacy! This guide shows you the most current DECA information and breaks it down so that it easy to understand and easy to share while advocating.
DECA Direct Magazine: Marketing Trends
The world of marketing is diverse and ever-changing. Keep up with the latest industry trends to stay at the top of your game, learn to market your chapter like a pro and get a behind-the-scenes look at careers in this exciting field.
