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DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016
Congratulations to these EPIC members!
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4 Presentation Tips to Help Your Wow Your Judge
The difference between a good case study presentation and a great case study presentation is the delivery of the content you’ve created.
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Tips for Taking DECA Exams
Doing well on the exam not only means you could make it on stage at your association conference, but you could also move on to the International Career Development Conference! Follow these three steps to do your best!
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DECA Goes Lean in Entrepreneurship
DECA will begin using new terminology and outlines in many of its Entrepreneurship Events.
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5 Tips for Taking On the DECA Competition
Hear how one member took advantage of their ICDC experience to gather competition tips from other international competitors.
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Competition Tips from ICDC Qualifiers
Ever wondered how students who compete at ICDC do so well and make it to the international conference? We took to the halls of ICDC to find out! Here are some inside tips from competitors on how to best prepare for competition and make it to ICDC!
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DECA Scholarship Recipients 2014-2015
Congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients.
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Don't Get Flustered Over Your DECA Cluster Exam
Are you feeling flustered about your cluster exams? Though they are often overlooked, these exams can make or break your chance at winning in competition.
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7 Tips to Help You Ace Your Role-play
Don't be scared of DECA role-plays! Instead, prepare for them with these awesome tips.
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DECA's Written and Prepared Events Support Project-based Learning
DECA advisors are first and foremost, classroom teachers. DECA’s written and prepared events are used by advisors as authentic learning experiences to help students learn and develop skills outlined in the curriculum.
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DECA Scholarship Recipients 2013-2014
Congratulations to the DECA members and advisors who received scholarships this year!
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6 Steps to Team Competition Excellence
As we gear up for another year of DECA competitions some, teams are coming together for the first time while others are trying to work the kinks out from last year. When you’re competing as a team at DECA there are some key steps you’ll want to take to reach excellence.
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The Profit’s Marcus Lemonis to Keynote #DECAICDC
DECA is pleased to announce Marcus Lemonis will deliver the keynote in an interview format during the 2021 DECA Virtual International Career Development Conference.
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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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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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Must-Have Mentors (and How to Find Them)
As a young professional, mentors are key for getting the guidance you need to grow in your career. But not all mentors are the same, and you’ll need more than one mentor type to get a well-rounded perspective on your career.