Challenges

Compete in Session One of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game
Collegiate DECA members are invited to participate in the first round of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) beginning on September 8, 2026.

Download the 2026-2027 Collegiate DECA Guide
The Collegiate DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, learn about virtual challenges and access competitive event guidelines.

How to Tackle the Three Main Categories of Collegiate DECA Competitive Events
One of the best things about Collegiate DECA's Competitive Event Program is that there's truly an event for everyone. Whether you're a confident presenter, enjoy thinking on your feet or like developing long-term projects, there's an event for you.

Download the 2026-2027 DECA Guide
The DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, access competitive event guidelines and so much more!

Congratulations to the Top Competitors in Session 2 of the 2025-26 Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game
DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Invest Real World Ready Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and Invest are excited to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Real World Ready Challenge.

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners
DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.

Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Elizabeth Martin
At Reedy DECA, advisor Elizabeth Martin is bringing the business world directly into her classroom by intentionally incorporating DECA’s Corporate Challenges into both her instruction and chapter culture

Congratulations to the 2025-26 CEWD Power Perks Challenge Winners
CEWD and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Power Perks Challenge!

Congratulations to the 2025-26 IIA Community Impact Challenge Winners
Infinity Insurance Agency (IIA) and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Community Impact Challenge!

Congratulations to the 2025-26 NASPO Strategic School Procurement Challenge Winners
NASPO and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Strategic School Procurement Challenge!

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Adobe Food Truck Challenge Winners
Adobe and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Adobe Food Truck Challenge!



