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Introducing the DECA ICDC 2026 Keynote Speaker

Mar 24, 2026

DECA is pleased to announce that sWooZie will deliver the keynote during the 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.

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Case Study of the Week: Time For A Spinoff

Mar 23, 2026

Step into the role of the senior VP at Pasta Bounty, an Italian-themed full-service restaurant chain with over 900 locations. The chain is best known for its unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks that come with every entrée or as an option on the weekday lunch menu.

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DECA Announces the 2026-2027 Membership Theme: Next Big Thing

Mar 23, 2026

Every breakthrough, innovation and movement starts with someone bold enough to pursue it. This year, DECA challenges its members to look beyond what exists today and focus on what’s possible tomorrow.

College Success
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Navigating College Decision Results: Next Steps For Seniors

Mar 19, 2026

From exciting senior events to college decisions, there’s a lot to keep track of in the last few months of a senior’s high school career. For those navigating the college decision period, there are a few key points to remember before graduation.

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March Madness and Marketing: Why the Tournament is a Masterclass in Engagement

Mar 18, 2026

From viral social media moments to billion-dollar sponsorship deals, the March Madness tournament offers DECA students a masterclass in real-time marketing, emotional storytelling and capitalizing on cultural moments.

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5 Takeaways from the IBM "Teaching AI With Confidence" Webinar

Mar 16, 2026

DECA and IBM team members recently sat down for a free webinar on practical ways to connect classroom learning to real careers and help students use AI thoughtfully, responsibly and creatively.

Question of the Day
Customer Relations
What should you do if a customer is being difficult or demanding?
  • Ignore them, and focus on another customer.
  • Continue to treat them with courtesy and respect.
  • Promise to give the customer a significant discount.
  • Tell the customer that their attitude is inappropriate.
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Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
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The Ultimate DECA Video Series: School-Based Enterprises

Asher Leventhal
High School Division President
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Go for Glass: Competition Tips from an ICDC Glass Winner

Cullen Watanuki
Central Region Vice President
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Leading the Future: Celebrating Women in DECA for Women’s History Month

Hannah Heidari
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Beyond Competition: The DECA ICDC Impact

Mason St. Jean
Southern Region Vice President
Chapter Strategy

Turning Ambition into Action: Smart Ways to Fundraise for ICDC

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Western Region Vice President
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Mar 3, 2026
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5 Takeaways from the IBM "Teaching AI With Confidence" Webinar

Mar 16, 2026

DECA and IBM team members recently sat down for a free webinar on practical ways to connect classroom learning to real careers and help students use AI thoughtfully, responsibly and creatively.

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DECA joins the Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge

Mar 6, 2026

Financial confidence opens doors. Join the DECA community in the Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge and bring one hour of engaging financial literacy to students nationwide.

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ICYMI: DECA + College Board: AP Business with Personal Finance Webinar

Feb 20, 2026

Learn how the new AP Business with Personal Finance course aligns with DECA’s mission and supports student development both in and out of the classroom, and hear from DECA advisors who are currently piloting project-based learning resources for the course.

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From DECA to National Brand: Abigail Goddard’s Journey

Mar 18, 2026

‍Meet Abigail, a DECA member who turned challenges into business opportunities. Through DECA, she learned how to take ideas sparked by real-life problems and shape them into ventures.

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Going for Gold: The Mindset Behind the Medal

Mar 2, 2026

Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold win redefined what it means to compete under pressure. Her comeback shows how success is best found by following one’s own passions on one’s own terms. Let's look at how DECA competitors can learn from Alysa Liu!

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Leading the Future: Celebrating Women in DECA for Women’s History Month

Mar 1, 2026

Within DECA, celebrating women feels especially meaningful. Walk into any chapter meeting or conference, and you will see young women stepping forward as competitors, innovators, mentors and leaders.

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