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Case Study of the Week: Deliver Rootville Wants Food Time to Go Local
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.
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Is It Time to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone?
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?
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Broaden Your Perspectives Abroad
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.
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Welcome to the Reimagined DECA Direct Online
The new DECA Direct Online is everything you want and everything you need – all in one place!
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Celebrate the Good Times
Being a leader, it is natural to constantly be on-the-go finding new ways to innovate and new goals to accomplish. However, it is still important to recognize and reward yourself and those around you. It’s important to celebrate!
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The College Application Portfolio: Brand "Me"
It's your senior year and you’ve sorted through dozens of emails, mounds of catalogs and texts. You’ve identified one college or university as the launching pad for your career in marketing communications, but how will you land a coveted position in their next freshman class?
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Summer of Success
Summer jobs and internships are the perfect way to build your professional experience and put your networking skills to use. Check out our top tips to help you make the most of your summer gig and deliver a next level performance from day one!
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Tips from the Pros: Career Advice from Former DECA Executive Officers
We caught up with some of DECA's former Executive Officers and asked them to share their top piece of advice for DECA members to succeed in their future careers. Here’s what they had to say.
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Does It Matter?
Whether you are in high school, undergraduate studies or graduate school, it’s important to put your best foot forward and focus on your academic career.
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6 Tips to Choose Your College or University
Whether you’re just starting to gather information or in the midst of virtual campus tours and applications, these six tips will help you navigate this important decision.
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Is Collegiate DECA Right for You?
Are you interested in continuing your DECA journey after high school? If so, Collegiate DECA is the organization for you!
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7 Ways to Stand Out During an Internship
How do you ensure that you make your mark and become an intern that shines, even in a virtual world?
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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.