Student Leaders

Leadership

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Beyond the metrics and milestones, my greatest takeaways have been the lessons I learned along the way. Here are the five things that I definitely learned in DECA outside of the classroom.‍

Spotlights

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Learn from President and Executive Vice President of Winston Churchill DECA, Alina Choudhury and Mason Schiff, as they share insights into guiding their chapter and making decisions.

Chapter Strategy

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Your 2025–2026 Executive Officer Team saw how podcasts were taking off and wanted to give DECA members the same kind of experience: a place to pick up tips, hear updates and get to know our team!

Chapter Strategy

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With the right planning this month, the rest of the year can be your chapter’s most successful yet. Here are five strategies to help make this semester one to remember.

Chapter Strategy

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Many chapters are facing the same challenge right now: securing sponsorships feels harder. Employers are cautious, hiring has slowed and budgets are tighter. If your chapter is struggling, you’re not alone.

Leadership

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Running for Collegiate DECA Executive Office is about growth, service and leadership. Executive officers help shape the future of Collegiate DECA while gaining experiences that extend far beyond college.

Career Insights

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Today’s job market is full of opportunities within the hospitality industry, so it’s important to explore the industry that crafts unique experiences while building connections.

Leadership

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When you set intentional goals, your time, energy and effort begin to align. Every early morning, late night and moment of preparation has meaning because it’s connected to something bigger than the task at hand.

Compete

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Prepared events can be won or lost in the details. Although the quality of the message and presentation are necessary, it is often the details that make the difference between success and failure.

Conferences

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At SEM, you’ll get the opportunity to connect with fellow DECA members who share the same interests and ambition, while gaining insight from professionals who have turned creativity into careers.

Leadership

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Executive Office is an opportunity to give back to our organization while expanding your journey as an emerging leader. Here’s why you should consider running for Executive Office.

Conferences

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Your association’s conference is so much more than just an event on the calendar! It's where growth happens, connections are formed and the trajectory of your DECA year can truly change.