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Leadership in Action: Decision Making and Management in DECA
Learn from President and Executive Vice President of Winston Churchill DECA, Alina Choudhury and Mason Schiff, as they share insights into guiding their chapter and making decisions.

College is No Longer One-Size-Fits-All: How Students are Redefining Success Before Day 1
For decades, college success followed a familiar formula. Today, students are beginning to question that model. This shift is changing how students define college success, and it often begins well before students ever step onto a campus.

Congratulations to the 2025-26 NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) are excited to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge.

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Lead4Change Community Service Challenge Winners
DECA and Lead4Change are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Community Service Challenge.

Case Study of the Week: Supply And Demand Pricing
Step into the role of the owner of City Plowing, a small business that provides snow removal services. A new employee wants you to explain why non-contract pricing increases after a blizzard or ice storm.

Go The Extra: Tips from Previous Winners on Winning DECA Glass
DECA’s community has been essential in helping establish connections within competition and networking. Here are tips that are sure to help you chase your dream of winning DECA glass this year!

The DECA Drop Episode 3: Campaigning and Competition Season
Your 2025–2026 Executive Officer Team saw how podcasts were taking off and wanted to give DECA members the same kind of experience: a place to pick up tips, hear updates and get to know our team!

Congratulations to the 2025-26 MDA Disability is Diversity Challenge Winners
DECA and MDA are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Disability is Diversity Challenge.

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

Learn from the Pros at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference
The crowd-pleasing speakers at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference bring a rush of adrenaline to the sports and entertainment marketing fields.

Building Competitive Readiness: Sycamore's Mentoring Program
Structured mentoring programs, like the one implemented at Sycamore, can be applied by any chapter and have the potential to bolster member confidence, preparation and performance nationwide.

Why CTE and DECA Advocacy Matters
Each February, students and advisors raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month®. Learn how to get involved and earn recognition through DECA’s Advocacy Campaign!

Case Study of the Week: Expanding Into Fashion Accessories
Step into the director of marketing for Kosport, a brand of backpacks that are sold at various retailers across the country. Kosport has been making backpacks for over 60-years and is the most well-known brand for school-use backpacks.

Case Study of the Week: Transitioning Due To Ethics
Step into the role of a small business owner that runs Pets for You, a pet shop that sells dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, snakes and fish. You began Pets for You 20 years ago. As a lifelong pet lover, you wanted to start a business that would help connect people and pets with forever homes.

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

Celebrating Trailblazers for Women's History Month
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.

Mindset Matters: How Positivity Fuels DECA Success
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.

Fuel the Journey: Fundraising Your Way to Collegiate ICDC
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.

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

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

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

Why Leadership in College Organizations Matters
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: Limited Time Only or Always?
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.

How to Talk About Your DECA Experience in an Interview
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.
