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5 Pieces of Advice from the DECA Class of 2021
This year’s graduating seniors are full of wisdom and are excited to share it with you! Be sure to maximize your momentum by following these great pieces of advice.
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Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the following chapters selected to receive the VBC-DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
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DECA Announces the 2021-2022 Membership Theme: Maximize Your Momentum
Take your DECA membership to the fullest and get ready to Maximize Your Momentum in 2021-2022.
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Congratulations to the 2021 Ethical Leadership Chapter Challenge Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Ethical Leadership Chapter Challenge hosted during the 2021 Virtual International Career Development Conference!
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Meet the 2021-2022 DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2021-2022 DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.
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Missouri Governor Visits Saline County Career Center DECA
The DECA Experience. A nice reminder of why DECA has so many opportunities for students, even during a pandemic.
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DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 41st Semi-Annual Survey of More Than 7,000 U.S. Teens
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 41st semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 7,000 teens across 47 U.S. states with an average age of 16.1 years.
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Congratulations to the 2021 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners
DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2021 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.
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Army ROTC Awards Over $2.1 Million Scholarships to DECA Members
Eighteen DECA members are the recipients of over $2.1 million in scholarships from the Army ROTC.
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2020-2021 IMPACT Program Winners Announced
The 2020-2021 IMPACT Program awards were announced during the Virtual DECA ICDC Association Officer Leadership Retreat to recognize top chartered association officer activities.
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DECA Honors 2020-2021 Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations
DECA is proud to announce the chapters, associations and individuals who have earned high honors for serving an exceptional number of members, advisors, alumni and business partners.
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DECA Honors Advisors for 40-45 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 who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.
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Life as a Collegiate DECA Executive Officer
The qualities needed to succeed as a DECA executive officer may vary from person to person. However, President Zac Spohn believes these are three of the most important.
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Lyman Hall DECA Gets in the Spirit
Lyman Hall DECA got involved in the town's fiftieth anniversary powderpuff game by making and marketing spirit buttons for students, staff and community members.
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Naperville Central DECA Virtually Hosts Guest Speaker Jake Dunlap
Naperville Central DECA virtually hosted businessman and entrepreneur Jake Dunlap as he shared tips, tricks and experiences about the business world.
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Maximizing Your Final Exams
It's the time of the year to test what you have learned throughout the semester... It's time to maximize your final exams! Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you prepare for and conquer the big day.
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Collegiate DECA 2021-2022 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
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Case Study of the Week: Unsecured Data in a Child's Teddy Bear
You are to assume the roles of director of customer relations and director of public relations for BuddyCloud, a company that manufactures and markets stuffed toys for children that have unique cloud-based technology. The president of the company has asked your team to analyze a recent security breach, determine how to proceed and write an official statement from the company.
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How to Get Your Share of DECA Scholarships
With $200,000 in DECA scholarships available, it's important to master your application. Use these tips to help you get started!
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UWEC DECA Hosts Halloween Social
On October 25, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire DECA hosted a Halloween social.
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Mayville State University DECA Finds Ways to Give Back During COVID-19
Mayville State University DECA finds ways to connect with the community through volunteering, even in the midst of a global pandemic.
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100 Ideas from Collegiate DECA's Engage Conference
Check out these 100 member-generated ideas and best practices to help boost your chapter's community involvement, competition preparation, fundraising strategies and member engagement.
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Collegiate DECA 2021 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners
Nearly 90 Collegiate DECA members participated in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition, sponsored by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters. Congratulations to the top three performers!
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Explore Holiday Trends: Consumers Shop Sooner, Spend More
The National Retail Federation says this holiday season will have consumers shopping sooner and spending more – emphasizing the deep impact that retail has on the overall economy and highlighting the career opportunities in the industry.