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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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Get into the Gap
If you’re one of the many students delaying or thinking about delaying college, here’s what you should know to have a productive and meaningful gap year or semester.
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DECA Direct Magazine: What Comes Next?
As another year in DECA nears its end, it’s time to look forward to what comes next! Whether you’re preparing for college, seeking internships or getting ready to start your career, you’ll find the resources you need to stand out from the crowd.
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Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award Recipients
DECA Inc. announces the recipients of the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Recognition Awards.
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Case Study of the Week: Laney Bee's Customer Service Send-off to the Competition
A rival store in the area will be closing its doors soon and the Laney Bee district manager decided that your store location will honor a rival company’s gift cards for 30-days.
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Collegiate DECA 2020-2021 Leadership Passport Program Recipients
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients!
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10 of the Most Influential Businesswomen of 2020
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we explore the top 10 most influential businesswomen from 2020.
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5 Business and Leadership Books That Should Be on Your List
Throughout my academic career, I have found that a good book is hard to beat. I can honestly say that certain books have even changed my life—everything from basic tasks such as how I make my bed, to greater things like the way I think and process information.
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3 Creative Ways to Recognize Your Chapter’s Competitive Event Finalists
Association conference season is in full swing and we all know what that means… it’s DECA Glass season! To take competitive event finalist recognition to the #NextLevel this year, we have to think outside of the box. Here are three ways that your chapter can get creative to do just that!
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Coral Glades DECA Benefits Good Karma Pet Rescue
Coral Glades DECA members hosted a donation drive to collect supplies for the animal rescue organization, Good Karma Pet Rescue.
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Maximizing a Telethon Moment for Brand Awareness, Partner Activation and Cause Raising
MDA shares a special look at how a moment like the MDA Telethon can help lift up a brand, bolster fundraising and cause raising, and the importance that partners like DECA play in the success of MDA’s mission.
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Super Bowl Ads: Is It Worth It?
The stage is set, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off in Super Bowl LV, hosted at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. But enough about the game already... It's time for the real excitement—the commercials!
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I <3 DECA (and Fundraising Too!)
As the season of love approaches, it is time to begin brainstorming creative ways to spread the DECA love! Continue reading to learn some fun ideas that will allow your members to feel the love this February while raising funds for your chapter!