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DECA Scholarship Recipients 2020-2021

Mar 30, 2021

DECA is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Insurance Needs for New Professionals

Mar 29, 2021

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.

Leadership

Women's History Month Discussion with Emerging Leaders

Mar 29, 2021

Three emerging leaders sit down with AT&T to discuss the importance of women's history month.

Career Insights

Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Mar 24, 2021

What do you think Shark Tank’s Lori Greiner, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Beats Electronics founder Dr. Dre have in common?

DECA News

Stukent Social Media Challenge 2021 Winners Announced

Mar 23, 2021

Over 1,500 individuals participated in this year's Stukent + DECA 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. Here are the top 29 performers!

College Success

Getting that ‘A’ for any College Paper

Mar 22, 2021

Writing is one of the most important skills you’ll learn during your college career. You’ll write research papers, essays, short answers and so much more. Proper grammar, diverse sentence structures and organized paragraphs are vital to your success and will excel at the University of Wyoming College of Business.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Should Hospitality Services Be Open To The Public?

Mar 21, 2021

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. 

Conferences

The Profit’s Marcus Lemonis to Keynote #DECAICDC

Mar 17, 2021

DECA is pleased to announce Marcus Lemonis will deliver the keynote in an interview format during the 2021 DECA Virtual International Career Development Conference.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Deliver Rootville Wants Food Time to Go Local

Mar 15, 2021

You are to assume the role of the owner of Deliver Rootville, a small business that provides delivery services to the community of Rootville. You will be meeting with the owner of an independent grocery store to propose an exclusive business relationship.

College Success

Is It Time to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone?

Mar 9, 2021

Choosing which school to attend can be a complex decision, full of tough choices. Will you stay close to home, or study abroad? Stick with your friends, or forge your own path?

College Success

Broaden Your Perspectives Abroad

Mar 9, 2021

Do you find yourself daydreaming in class about taking a long vacation? Study abroad is a unique opportunity offered to hundreds of thousands of university students annually, allowing them to travel to another country while still earning credits towards their degree.

DECA News

Welcome to the Reimagined DECA Direct Online

Mar 9, 2021

The new DECA Direct Online is everything you want and everything you need – all in one place!

Leadership

Good Stress, Bad Stress: Find Your Sweet Spot

Nov 3, 2020

We all experience stress on a daily basis, but the amount we experience depends on how well we cope with the various stressors in our lives. Here are a few tips to help you identify good versus bad stress and find the perfect balance.

Spotlights

2020 DECA Pumpkin Contest Winners

Nov 2, 2020

Congratulations to the winners of DECA's Annual Pumpkin Contest! This year's contest had a record-shattering 530+ submissions from members all across the DECA world. The selection process was not easy, but the members have voted and we are excited to announce the top three winners in each category!

Leadership

November is Native American History Month

Nov 1, 2020

November is National Native American History Month. Here are three ways that you can celebrate.

College Success

Virtual College Search Tips for Finding Your Dream School

Oct 27, 2020

Whether you are doing initial research and creating your list of potential colleges or you are a senior getting ready to apply, this guide will help you find useful resources to aid you in your college application and decision process.

Leadership

Top Tips to Stay on Top of Your To-Do List

Oct 27, 2020

Are you struggling to stay focused and get your work done? If the answer is "yes," then you are in the right place! Read on for five tips to help you stay on top of your to-do list during the school year.

Leadership

Manage Your Tasks Like a Pro

Oct 27, 2020

Do you ever feel like you are racing against the clock to meet deadlines and complete assignments? If you struggle with procrastination, a task management plan will help you focus on the task at hand. A simple change in habits could make a gigantic difference!

Spotlights

Wisconsin DECA’s Trick-or-Can: A Behind the Scenes Interview

Oct 26, 2020

Nate Jacobs, DECA's Central Region Vice President, caught up with Sam Fischer from Wisconsin DECA about one of the association's most popular community service events—Trick-or-Can.

Chapter Strategy

Community Service: COVID-19 Style

Oct 26, 2020

If anyone knows how to participate in community service, it's DECA members! Even in the middle of a pandemic, we continue to create new, socially-distanced ways to impact our communities.

Leadership

Inclusion, Access, Equity & Diversity: CTE Learners Discuss

Oct 20, 2020

Educators often discuss how to ensure career and technical education (CTE) programs are more inclusive, accessible, equitable and diverse, but how often do we discuss this topic with learners, the individuals most affected?

Compete

Beginner’s Guide to the DECA Stock Market Game

Oct 13, 2020

The Stock Market Game is an online simulation that helps students develop skills in economics, investing and personal finance. If you are curious about competing in this event, read on to find out more!

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 40th Semi-Annual Survey of 9,800 U.S. Teens

Oct 9, 2020

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 40th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from 9,800 teens across 48 U.S. states with an average age of 15.8 years.

Leadership

Watch Now: Executive Mentor Roundtable on Next Level Leadership

Oct 1, 2020

Check out DECA’s Executive Mentor Roundtable on “Next Level Leadership." Four executives share how they have harnessed the power of leadership to impact others and offer advice on how you can take your leadership to the next level.

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Introducing the 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 8, 2025

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent Collegiate DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

DECA News

Thank You Collegiate DECA: A Parting Letter from Your 2024-2025 Executive Officers

Apr 8, 2025

The 2024-2025 Executive Officer Team extends a heartfelt thank you to all Collegiate DECA members who demonstrated excellence in leadership, competition and beyond this year. Hear from your outgoing executive officers and discover what’s next in our journey towards a brighter future for our division.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 8, 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in San Francisco, CA.

Partners

How to Bring Excitement to your Classroom this Financial Literacy Month

Apr 8, 2025

The Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge gives schools a free, interactive way to teach students about budgeting. Schools can win prizes*, and students learn important money skills through games and real-life situations, making finance fun and easy to understand.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Finalists

Apr 8, 2025

Congratulations to the competitive event finalists from Collegiate DECA's 2025 International Career Development Conference in San Francisco, CA.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: SMOKE IN THE KITCHEN!

Apr 7, 2025

Step into the role of the event services manager for Hotel Heights. The banquet manager has alerted you to an issue that will directly affect an event taking place in one of the hotel’s meeting rooms and needs you to resolve the issue.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service

Apr 6, 2025

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.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 6, 2025

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2024-2025 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in San Francisco, CA.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2025 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Apr 4, 2025

We are excited to announce the 2024-2025 recipients of DECA's Emerging Leader Honor Award! This award recognizes outstanding senior members for their involvement with DECA.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2025 Marriott Foundation ICDC Travel Scholarship Recipients

Apr 2, 2025

Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is pleased to provide travel scholarships to high school DECA members to participate in the 2025 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, FL.

Chapter Strategy

DECA Doesn’t End After High School: Meet the Students Continuing Their Journeys

Apr 1, 2025

As the school year comes to a close, high school seniors may feel like their time with DECA is coming to an end. But what if that’s just the beginning? Meet a group of students who have seamlessly transitioned into Collegiate DECA, continuing their journeys and forging their paths to success.

Chapter Strategy

Does DECA End After High School? How Collegiate DECA Prepares You for the Future

Apr 1, 2025

With endless opportunities, Collegiate DECA welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and majors, providing a platform to continue evolving as emerging leaders. Whether you're looking to enhance your career or explore new possibilities, DECA is where you can thrive.