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DECA Celebrates 20 Years of Partnership with Universal Resorts

Oct 16, 2026

DECA is proud to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of its partnership with Universal Resorts - a remarkable milestone built on two decades of collaboration, experiential learning and support for emerging leaders.

Career Insights

Your Network Starts Now: 5 Questions to Ask Industry Professionals

Oct 15, 2026

Building a professional network doesn’t have to wait until college graduation or your first job search. Every connection with an industry professional is an opportunity to learn from their experience.

College Success

Calling All Seniors: Here's How to Spotlight Your DECA Journey to Colleges

Oct 15, 2026

If you’ve spent part of high school competing, volunteering, or leading through DECA, you might be wondering how to fit all of those experiences into your applications.

Compete

Corporate Challenges: Your Next Big Thing

Oct 14, 2026

Last year, I competed in my very first Corporate Challenge and was lucky enough to win first place.

Chapter Strategy

Behind the Business: DECA Chapters Reflect on Running School-Based Enterprises

Oct 14, 2026

School-Based Enterprises (SBEs) give DECA members the opportunity to take business concepts beyond the classroom and put them into practice.

Case Study of the Week

Turning Denied Repairs Into Approved Repairs

Oct 12, 2026

You are to assume the role of the sales manager for CITYWIDE AUTOBODY, a business that provides automotive services. The general manager wants you to create a marketing technique that will sell declined repairs.

Career Insights

From Classroom to Career: Explore Wealth Management with Merrill

Oct 9, 2026

Merrill professionals will share their career journeys, insights into the field and the skills that support success in wealth management.

Compete

From Idea to Entry: How to Get Your DECA Prepared Event Started

Oct 9, 2026

Start with a clear goal, decide how you will work together and create a plan that keeps the project moving forward.

Chapter Strategy

Advisor Best Practice of the Week: Grace Seibold

Oct 9, 2026

Riverview DECA’s Shark Tank-style camp introduces younger students to entrepreneurship while raising funds to help offset chapter members’ competition costs.

DECA News

DECA and StukentCTE Celebrate a Decade of Partnership

Oct 9, 2026

DECA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its partnership with StukentCTE and recognize them as a Premier Partner.

College Success

Your Countdown to the DECA Scholarship Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

The deadline to apply for DECA scholarships is January 11, 2027. That may feel far away, but the weeks between now and then fill up quickly with requirements and activities you may be involved with.

Chapter Strategy

The 2026-2027 DECA SBE Individual Certification Exam Is Now Available

Oct 8, 2026

DECA members can earn an SBE individual certification by successfully completing an online exam. The SBE Individual Certification exam is open from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Career Insights

Exploring Air Force Careers: From Enlisted Paths to Becoming an Officer

Mar 1, 2026

The U.S. Air Force offers flexible career pathways. Students can gain real-world experience, earn college degrees while serving and grow into leadership positions, building a career that evolves with their goals over time.

Spotlights

Celebrating Trailblazers for Women's History Month

Mar 1, 2026

Women’s History Month honors the achievements of women through determination, innovation and leadership. In this article, we focus on a few stories of female trailblazers who made significant career advancements and shaped their industries.

Leadership

Mindset Matters: How Positivity Fuels DECA Success

Mar 1, 2026

Being positive, even when life throws everything at you, helps you navigate the challenges. This article breaks down the power of positivity and how it can be leveraged throughout life, especially in DECA.

Chapter Strategy

Fuel the Journey: Fundraising Your Way to Collegiate ICDC

Mar 1, 2026

Getting to CDECA ICDC takes support. Fundraising is the key to turning your hard work into reality. It builds leadership, strengthens your chapter and connects you with your community.

Conferences

Introducing the Collegiate DECA ICDC 2026 Keynote Speaker

Feb 24, 2026

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

Compete

UW-Whitewater Collegiate DECA’s “DECA Deep Dive” Sessions

Feb 24, 2026

UW-Whitewater Collegiate DECA’s “DECA Deep Dive” sessions give members extra time beyond regular meetings to practice case studies, work on projects and get feedback from peers. It is where preparation turns into confidence.

Career Insights

From Idea to Impact: How to Find the Next Big Business Idea

Feb 23, 2026

Successful business ideas are built by solving real problems. Learn how observation, trend analysis and validation can help Collegiate DECA members turn simple ideas into impactful ventures.

Leadership

Why Leadership in College Organizations Matters

Feb 23, 2026

College organizations often help students get connected on campus, but leadership within those organizations fosters a level of growth difficult to find anywhere else. Leadership teaches you how to carry responsibility even when challenges arise.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Limited Time Only or Always?

Feb 23, 2026

Step into the role of the director of marketing at Fitness Time, a chain of over 2,000 fitness centers. The senior vice president wants you to analyze claims that the company is acting unethically by marketing misleading information and recommend if changes are needed.

Career Insights

How to Talk About Your DECA Experience in an Interview

Feb 19, 2026

By using the STAR method and framing your experience in a clear, meaningful way, you can turn your DECA experience into compelling stories that impress recruiters.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Resort Day Passes

Feb 16, 2026

Step into the role of the director of sales and marketing for Dew Point Resort and Conference Center, a large resort located in a popular tourist town.

DECA News

Sending DECA Love this Valentine's Day

Feb 10, 2026

Let your DECA bestie, competition partner and fellow chapter members know how much they mean to you with this year's DECA Valentines!