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Helping Students Find Hope and Discover a Successful Path Forward
Every day, teachers work tirelessly to encourage students who mention feeling disconnected from school or don’t find the curriculum materials useful or relevant. Schools are aiming to address this by providing students with more experiences to engage in real-world applications that help them tie their interests and skills to rewarding careers.
3 Tips to Conquer Competitive Event Exam Anxiety
Do you get nervous before taking an exam? With these three easy methods, you will be able to overcome your test anxiety and stroll into your classroom or competitive event feeling confident that you will ace that test!
DECA's 2022 Certified School-based Enterprises
Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2021-2022 Chapter Certification!
Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2021-2022 Winners
Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2021-2022!
Maximize Your Advocacy Visits During CTE Month®
Career and Technical Education Month® has arrived! Here are some quick tips to help you get started advocating for DECA and CTE.
Positioning for the Future: DECA's 2020-2021 Impact
As nearly everyone has proclaimed, 2020-2021 was a year unlike any other. While it significantly changed the member experience, it was also a period of significant innovation that would position our organization even better for the future.
Congratulations to the Intuit Social Innovation Challenge Winners
This year, Intuit challenged students to “Lead with a Cause” by designing an innovative solution to make entrepreneurship and business ownership accessible for all. DECA Inc. is excited to announce the top teams in the 2021-2022 Intuit Social Innovation Challenge!
Getting Involved in High School and Beyond
You do so much through DECA and other activities, but how can you turn your accomplishments and involvements into college acceptance? Learn how to become a stand-out candidate when applying to college and future career positions.
Valentines Day... But Make it DECA Style
The season of love has arrived! February is the month to cherish your loved ones and let them know how much you appreciate them. Here are three ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your DECA chapter!
Case Study of the Week: To Tell or Not To Tell
You are the director of human resources and director of customer relations for Soundwave Company Bakery, a regional chain of coffee shops with twenty-five locations. Soundwave Company Bakery provides the communities it serves with coffees, teas, muffins, scones, croissants and other beverages and freshly baked treats.
Announcing the Speaker Lineup for DECA's Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference
From a sell-out crowd of loyal fans waiting for the opening kickoff to a high-profile entertainer eager to take the stage for an encore presentation, sports and entertainment marketing provides a rush for those interested in these career areas.
Case Study of the Week: Insurance Needs for Young Adults
You are to assume the role of a senior college student. You are meeting with a risk management advisor at an insurance organization to learn about the need for insurance, the benefits of having insurance and the consequences of not having insurance.
Using Zoom to Unlock New Learning Opportunities
It’s safe to say that 2020 has thrown just about everyone for a loop. Like many educators, Sharon Cutler, a 15-year DECA chapter advisor and teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, has been looking for unique ways to engage her students through distance learning.
Mastering Virtual Interviews
A hiring manager emails to tell you they'd like you to interview for your dream position -- virtually. Now what? Watch this video to help you master your next virtual interview.
Tips for Acing Finals while Social Distancing
While finals this year will likely be accompanied by new challenges, that doesn’t mean they should be feared! Follow the steps below to ace your upcoming final exams with confidence.
DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Members' Years of Service
Congratulations to several outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.
Watch Now: Emerging Professional Conversations
Engage in a conversation with former DECA Inc. executive officers turned emerging professionals. Learn how they leveraged their DECA experience to earn success in college and their careers. Watch now.
Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service
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.
Watch Now: Executive Mentor Roundtable
Learn what it takes to become a successful business professional from a roundtable of accomplished executives in each of these career areas. Watch now.
Watch Now: Leadership Lessons from Geekdom
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.
Introducing the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team
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.
Collegiate DECA 2019-2020 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the following top-ranking teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
Calming Competition Day Nerves
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.
7 Ways to Perfect your Instagram
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!
