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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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Top 10 MDA Fundraising DECA Chapters
DECA and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are excited to announce this year’s top fundraising DECA chapters.
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The #DECAATTProject Provides Creative Mentorship Opportunities
As the #DECAATTProject entered its seventh year, no one could have imagined the challenges the school year would present. But DECA members across the country sprang into action to really show us what it means to take DECA to the #NextLevel.
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How to Build a Resume That Will Land Your Dream Internship
Constructing a resume that highlights your strengths to make you stand out as the best candidate may seem challenging. Here are a few tips to make the resume-building process easier.
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Case Study of the Week: Designing Employee Service Anniversaries
You are the chief human resources officer for Salutations, a company that designs, prints, and markets greeting cards and stationery. Salutations has been in business for eight years and has 200 employees, including 175 full-time employees and 25 part-time employees.
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2021 DECA Pumpkin Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of DECA's Annual Pumpkin Contest! This year's contest had an impressive 565+ 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!
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3 Steps to Win DECA Glass in Your Prepared Event
Wining DECA Glass is every competitor’s goal. Here’s how to achieve your goal in a prepared event.
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DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 42nd Semi-Annual Survey of 10,000+ U.S. Teens
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 42nd semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 10,000 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 15.8 years.
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Case Study of the Week: Keeping the Fixings Bar at Burger Country Fresh
You are to assume the role of the operations manager at Burger Country, a fast food restaurant with five locations that specializes in hamburgers. The owner of the company has asked you to explain operational considerations in a new portion of each restaurant called the “fixings bar.”
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Case Study of the Week: Remarketing a Classic Shoe Store
You are to assume the role of a marketing communications consultant hired by Cost Less Shoes, a national chain of discount footwear for men, women, and children. The CEO of the company has hired you to develop a marketing communications plan that will remarket the brand.
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5 Ways to Improve Your Prepared Event
Written events can be difficult to master. What does a winning project look like? What kind of before-hand preparation is required?
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Improving the Employee Experience
This year's Business Operations Research topic focuses on ways to improve the employee experience. We visited with Intuit, Men's Wearhouse and Marriott International to learn how they are charting a course for the future of their workplace culture based on their experiences from the past year.
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Rules to Live By: The Nature of Ethics
When you think of ethics, what comes to mind? Doing what people say you should do? Obeying the law? While these can both be part of ethical behavior, it takes a lot more than just listening to authority figures or doing what’s legal to be an ethical person.
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3 Ways to Handle Burnout
Have you ever experienced a case of burnout? If so, it can be a challenging experience. During the school year, we take on many responsibilities and may find it hard to balance work, academics and life with so much on our plate. It is important to find a way to take a break and rest–both physically and mentally–to avoid burnout.