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Don't Be Spooked! What to Expect at Your First DECA Conference
DECA can sound scary, but compared to classic monsters like zombies, vampires and ghosts, DECA is like a breath of fresh air with a side of blazers. Here is what to expect at your first DECA Conference.
8 Tips for How to Negotiate a Raise or Hourly Pay
Thinking of asking for a raise? Here are 8 actionable tips from Intuit on how to ask for more money and approach conversations around hourly pay.
Using DECA to Strengthen Your College Application
DECA is a toolkit, one that prepares you not just for business, but for life. The same skills you’ve built through DECA can make your college applications stronger, more genuine, and more reflective of who you really are.
Falling for Fundraisers: How to Make Your Autumn Events a Success
Autumn presents numerous opportunities to unite your chapter and engage with your local community. With teamwork, preparation and a creative mindset, your next fall fundraiser can be your best one yet!
The Psychology of Spirit Week: Why School Pride Works
Spirit Week is a real-life look at how connection, motivation and emotion drive people to take action! But what exactly makes it work? It all comes down to psychology, and it is the same kind of thinking that great marketers and leaders use every day.
Case Study of the Week: The Perks of Student Banking
Step into the role of a banker at Capital Bank. A new customer wants to know more about the bank’s student banking account.
Beyond the Glass: How DECA Competition Builds Real-World Leadership
From competition to chapter leadership, here’s how DECA gives members the tools to think on their feet, take initiative and make an impact in their schools, communities and future careers.
A Month Full Of Memories: How to Prepare for DECA Month's Social Media Challenge
DECA Month is filled with engagement, spotlights and celebrations for everything related to DECA. Here are some tips and tricks on how to dominate the DECA Month Social Media Challenge before November begins.
Marketing the Marketers: Student Spotlights
Marketing is how chapters share their stories and connect with people beyond their own schools. Behind every post, video and campaign is a team of students who work hard to bring their chapter’s ideas to life.
Leadership That Lasts: How to Keep Growing Throughout the Semester
Whether you are helping a classmate or taking on a new challenge, each day is an opportunity to grow into a stronger leader. Here are four ways you can continue developing as a leader this semester.
DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 50th Semi-Annual Survey
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 50th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 10K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 15.7.
Celebrate DECA Month this November
#DECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things DECA. Throughout November, members reflect on their favorite DECA memories, take part in DECA's programs and showcase the many reasons they love being a DECA member.
Personal Branding & SWOT Analysis
Personal branding is such an important practice as it is one way to set yourself apart from your competition.
Your Next Step: Apply for a DECA Scholarship
As we all know, college comes with many expenses, but being a member of Collegiate DECA could help make some of those costs a little easier to manage.
How to Make the Most of a Career Fair
Career fairs can feel intimidating, especially when you’re walking into a room full of recruiters and professionals.
Celebrate Collegiate DECA Month
Collegiate DECA Month is an opportunity for you to celebrate your members, showcase the value of Collegiate DECA on your very own campus, and strengthen your chapter's community.
Stand Out in Role Play Events
In a role play, every competitor receives the same case study, the same amount of preparation time and the same opportunity to impress the judge.
8 Ways to Build a Better Relationship With Your Chapter Advisor
A strong advisor can be one of your chapter’s greatest resources, but the best advisor relationships happen when student leaders know how to work with them effectively.
Social Media For Finance
Assume the role of an employee at NEW INVESTMENTS, a financial services provider that specializes in investing basics. A co-worker does not understand the value of NEW INVESTMENTS having a presence on various social media platforms and wants you to explain.
Can Rapidly Scaling Work?
Assume the role of an owner of MIDTOWN MOBILE MECHANIC, a small, independently owned mobile auto repair service located in a mid-sized college town.
Why AI Won’t Replace Great Salespeople
What does it actually take to succeed in sales at Intuit right now? AI fluency, yes, but never at the expense of the instincts that make someone great at this job in the first place.
Appropriate Workplace Communications Channels
Assume the role of the human resources generalist at the corporate office of BIG SCREEN CINEMAS, a chain of movie theaters. The director of human resources wants you to provide information about appropriate workplace communication channels to the staff.
Navigating the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide
From starting your chapter to preparing for your next officer team, the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide is a resource to help support your chapter throughout the whole year.
How to Use the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide to Become the Next Big Thing
The Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide is filled with many ideas to help chapters recruit members, develop leaders, plan events, and create meaningful experiences.
