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Good Stress, Bad Stress: Find Your Sweet Spot
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.
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2020 DECA Pumpkin Contest Winners
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!
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November is Native American History Month
November is National Native American History Month. Here are three ways that you can celebrate.
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Virtual College Search Tips for Finding Your Dream School
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.
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Top Tips to Stay on Top of Your To-Do List
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.
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Manage Your Tasks Like a Pro
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!
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Next Level Ideas for Your Virtual SBE
Our "new normal" involves six feet of separation, endless hand sanitizer and face masks. This is an opportunity for SBEs to "think outside the box" and realize long-term opportunities to add value to your existing business model. See how some SBEs have found ways to transform and keep their operations thriving.
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Level Up Your In-Person or Hybrid SBE
Businesses both large and small have had to pivot to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of DECA's school-based enterprises have had to make adjustments to their business practices, channels and models. These SBEs have used creativity to adapt to the current environment to better function or remain partially open.
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Wisconsin DECA’s Trick-or-Can: A Behind the Scenes Interview
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.
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Community Service: COVID-19 Style
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.
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Get Ready for DECA Month in November
It's almost November, and you know what that means... DECA Month! All month long, we have the opportunity to share our favorite DECA memories with our friends, chapters and associations. We get to experience DECA all around the world right from the palm of our hands.
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Inclusion, Access, Equity & Diversity: CTE Learners Discuss
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Rocking Out for Competitive Success
UT Austin's Collegiate DECA chapter officers organized a case study competition prep meeting. The officers chose an Austin original for the case study content: Austin City Limits!