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Money, Money, Money

Jan 28, 2020

DECA’s array of high school competitive events and learning programs provide DECA members an opportunity to learn about all aspects of finance – accounting, business finance, financial consulting, personal financial literacy, investments, capital and more.

DECA News

DECA Stock Market Game 2020 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 23, 2020

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2020 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) qualifiers in the 2019-2020 DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

DECA News

DECA Idea Challenge 2019 Winning Teams

Jan 21, 2020

DECA Inc. is excited to announce this year’s DECA Idea Challenge global winners!

Chapter Strategy

6 Ways to Celebrate #CTEMonth

Jan 20, 2020

How can you celebrate CTE Month and show support for DECA and your school’s program? These are the six best ways you can help celebrate and advocate for support of CTE.

Career Insights

Ace the Interview

Jan 19, 2020

The prospect of sitting down in front of someone new and being put on the spot can be extremely intimidating and often leads to feelings of anxiety. However, the interview process doesn’t have to be something to fear. Follow the tips below to ace your next interview and leave an amazing impression!

Career Insights

Tips to Land the Job

Jan 18, 2020

Being a student balancing classwork, sports, clubs, etc. can be overwhelming at times. For most students, landing a job is a crucial moment in their life which can become aggravating when you don’t know how to apply or what is needed to get a job. Here are some tips that have helped me in the past.

Career Insights

101 Interview Tips to Ace Your Next Interview

Jan 17, 2020

Do you have an important interview coming up? This guide of 101 interview tips is sure to help you ace that interview!

DECA News

2019-2020 Chapter Campaign Winners Announced

Jan 6, 2020

Congratulations to the chapters who took this year’s theme #HereWeGo by storm and participated in chapter campaigns!

Leadership

How to Guarantee Your New Year’s Resolutions Come True

Jan 1, 2020

People are great at setting New Year’s resolutions, but not so great at following through with them. So, how do you guarantee that your New Year’s resolutions come true?

Career Insights

DECA Talks: Embracing the Interconnectivity Evolution

Dec 11, 2019

In an evolving and interconnected world, our daily lives — from home, to school, to work — continue to change with the latest piece of technology or the newest trends. So, how can we capitalize on connections we make in college and careers?

Leadership

DECA Talks: Conquering Catastrophe

Dec 11, 2019

All students wish to find a place of belonging, hope and support. Learn how DECA became that place for our High School Division President, and how it continues to be that place for thousands around the globe!

Leadership

DECA Talks: The Lying King

Dec 11, 2019

Power. Privilege. Race. Identity. Gender. Sexual Orientation. Class. Illuminating our various complexities as individuals, we can recognize ways that we can use our privileges individually and collectively – but only if we are honest and open with ourselves.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service

Apr 10, 2022

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.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Great Success leads to Big Decisions

Apr 4, 2022

You are to assume the role of an entrepreneur that has created a line of all-natural hair care products named Cleanse. Your business partner has asked you to analyze a list of four retailers that want to sell Cleanse products and decide which is the best sales channel for the company to reach the target market.

Conferences

Marriott's Apoorva Gandhi to Keynote Collegiate DECA ICDC 2022

Apr 1, 2022

DECA is pleased to announce Apoorva Gandhi, Vice President, Senior Vice President, Multicultural Affairs, Social Impact and Business Councils at Marriott International, Inc., will deliver the keynote during the 2022 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.

Leadership

4 Steps to Better Budgeting

Apr 1, 2022

‍“Where did all my money go!?” If you find yourself asking that question at the end of every month or in the days before your next paycheck, it’s time to get your budget in shape. Don’t have a budget? No problem! It’s easy to get started.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting Unique Service to Traveling Families

Mar 28, 2022

You are to assume the role of general manager and director of marketing for Needy Baby, a new company that rents car seats, cribs, strollers and other merchandise to travelers with children. The owner of the company has asked your team to design a promotion plan to market the new company to travelers.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients

Mar 22, 2022

DECA is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: A Dilemma in the Produce Department

Mar 21, 2022

You are to assume the role of director of produce operations for City Foods, a regional grocery store chain with 50 locations. The vice president of merchandising has asked you to analyze a produce vendor and determine whether or not the chain should continue to sell its products.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Value the Customer Before the Coin

Mar 14, 2022

You are to assume the role of district manager for Jefferson Bank, with ten branch locations in your district. The president of the bank has asked you to create a presentation for bank employees on the importance of customer relations in response to customer complaints.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Mattress Company Adds to the Product Mix

Mar 7, 2022

You are the owner of Cloud Mattress, a company that began selling mattresses online in 2014. A venture capitalist wants you to consider adding other products to the brand.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2021-2022 Leadership Passport Program Recipients

Mar 1, 2022

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients!

Career Insights

Residential Property Management: Success Starts Here

Mar 1, 2022

With a career in the residential property management industry, you’ll get to learn on the job, earn bonuses, work your way up, receive training, and enjoy benefits such as consistent hours, health insurance, rent discounts, and more!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Best Practices in Collecting Employee Feedback

Feb 28, 2022

You are to assume the role of the human resources specialist for Middle Town Hospital. The president of the hospital has asked you to determine an effective method to collect employee feedback.