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DECA's 2019 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Mar 4, 2019

The Emerging Leader Honor Award recognizes DECA high school seniors studying marketing, finance, hospitality, and management while also being an academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader through their participation in DECA.

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Beat the Test Stress: 4 Tips to Ace Your Cluster Exam

Feb 22, 2019

While it might be relaxing to push aside studying right now, your future self will thank you for getting a head start. Instead of scrolling through social media between classes, use Quizlet to test your business knowledge!

DECA News

2018-2019 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

Feb 12, 2019

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second qualifying round of the 2018-2019 Virtual Business Challenge. These students finished in the top two places in their region in one of the Virtual Business Challenge tracks. With approval from their chartered association, each team has earned an opportunity to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference.

DECA News

DECA's 2019 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 5, 2019

Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2019 Chapter Certification!

DECA News

DECA Stock Market Game 2019 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 28, 2019

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the ICDC qualifiers in 2018-2019 DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Career Insights

Top Tips for Building Your First LinkedIn Profile

Jan 25, 2019

To get your LinkedIn profile off to a successful start, check out these key tips!

Career Insights

Are You an Entrepreneur?

Jan 25, 2019

DECA’s mission statement is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. So, what exactly does it mean to be an entrepreneur?

Chapter Strategy

How to Incorporate an Entrepreneurial Attitude into Your DECA Chapter

Jan 25, 2019

You may be asking, “How does entrepreneurship apply to my chapter?” Well, the mission of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. So why not get a head start? The same basic principles that apply to starting a business also apply to your chapter.

Career Insights

5 Resources to Fuel Your Inner Entrepreneur

Jan 25, 2019

Looking to immerse yourself in all things entrepreneurship? Check out this list on what to read, listen to and learn from in order to prime your mind as a current or future entrepreneur. Who knows, maybe they’ll spark your next big business idea!

Career Insights

7 Questions That Get You Thinking Like an Entrepreneur

Jan 25, 2019

Curious about what goes on in the mind of an entrepreneur? Read on to learn how successful entrepreneurs think, and start developing your own entrepreneurial mindset for DECA and beyond.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award Recipients

Mar 8, 2021

DECA Inc. announces the recipients of the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Recognition Awards.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Laney Bee's Customer Service Send-off to the Competition

Mar 8, 2021

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. 

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2020-2021 Leadership Passport Program Recipients

Mar 1, 2021

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients!

Career Insights

10 of the Most Influential Businesswomen of 2020

Mar 1, 2021

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we explore the top 10 most influential businesswomen from 2020.

Leadership

5 Business and Leadership Books That Should Be on Your List

Mar 1, 2021

Throughout my academic career, I have found that a good book is hard to beat. I can honestly say that certain books have even changed my life—everything from basic tasks such as how I make my bed, to greater things like the way I think and process information.

Chapter Strategy

3 Creative Ways to Recognize Your Chapter’s Competitive Event Finalists

Feb 28, 2021

Association conference season is in full swing and we all know what that means… it’s DECA Glass season! To take competitive event finalist recognition to the #NextLevel this year, we have to think outside of the box. Here are three ways that your chapter can get creative to do just that!

Spotlights

Coral Glades DECA Benefits Good Karma Pet Rescue

Feb 26, 2021

Coral Glades DECA members hosted a donation drive to collect supplies for the animal rescue organization, Good Karma Pet Rescue.

Career Insights

Maximizing a Telethon Moment for Brand Awareness, Partner Activation and Cause Raising

Feb 25, 2021

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.

Career Insights

Super Bowl Ads: Is It Worth It?

Feb 1, 2021

The stage is set, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off in Super Bowl LV, hosted at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. But enough about the game already... It's time for the real excitement—the commercials!

Chapter Strategy

I <3 DECA (and Fundraising Too!)

Feb 1, 2021

As the season of love approaches, it is time to begin brainstorming creative ways to spread the DECA love! Continue reading to learn some fun ideas that will allow your members to feel the love this February while raising funds for your chapter!

Chapter Strategy

5 Ideas for Your Collegiate DECA Spring Recruitment

Jan 20, 2021

A new semester brings new possibilities and opportunities. Even if your membership didn't match your goals for the fall semester, we are all in this together and can help ensure we have a successful spring DECA season!

Chapter Strategy

How to Use TikTok for Your Chapter

Jan 19, 2021

Discover tips, tricks and ideas to help get your chapter started on a TikTok journey that is bound to engage members all year long!

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Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service

Apr 28, 2020

The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors for their years of service to Collegiate DECA.

Career Insights

Watch Now: Executive Mentor Roundtable

Apr 28, 2020

Learn what it takes to become a successful business professional from a roundtable of accomplished executives in each of these career areas. Watch now.

Leadership

Watch Now: Leadership Lessons from Geekdom

Apr 28, 2020

Learn about the quirky subcultures and communities born out of the fixation of various interests, uncover the powerful success behaviors geeks exhibit, and find practical guidance as an emerging leader and how to tap into strengths in your teams. Watch now.

Spotlights

Creative Collaboration in Challenging Times

Apr 28, 2020

As schools across the country began closing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, students and teachers quickly began adjusting to distance learning and new instructional methods. Luckily, DECA and AT&T were there to help!

DECA News

Introducing the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 27, 2020

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is eager to represent all Collegiate DECA members and will quickly begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2019-2020 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

Apr 23, 2020

DECA congratulates the following top-ranking teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

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Calming Competition Day Nerves

Apr 16, 2020

Already thinking ahead to your next DECA competition? Despite all the preparation in the world, it’s hard not to feel nervous when you step into the exam room or begin solving the case study! Here are some tips to enter your next competition with confidence.

College Success

How to Combat “Senioritis”

Apr 15, 2020

We all know the feeling. It’s the second semester, you’ve already been accepted to your dream school or landed the perfect job and you’re starting to feel your motivation decline. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us! Here are a few tips that you can use to combat “senioritis” this year so you can finish strong.

DECA News

2019-2020 IMPACT Program Winners Announced

Apr 14, 2020

The 2019-2020 IMPACT Program awards were announced on April's #OneDECA call!

Leadership

7 Ways to Perfect your Instagram

Apr 13, 2020

Social media is a huge part of forming a brand. Whether it be a product or personal branding, an effective social media account can draw much-needed attention to what you promote. Follow the tips below to create an amazing Instagram page!

Spotlights

Rocking Out for Competitive Success

Apr 11, 2020

UT Austin's Collegiate DECA chapter officers organized a case study competition prep meeting. The officers chose an Austin original for the case study content: Austin City Limits!

Leadership

Giving and Receiving Feedback

Apr 10, 2020

Perhaps one of the hardest professional skills to develop is giving and receiving feedback. However, once you begin to give and receive feedback in a positive matter, you will become a leader worth following.