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Case Study of the Week: Fighting a Dupe

Aug 12, 2024

Step into the role of the owner of Heart Rate, an affordable brand of athletic wear. Your business partner wants you to determine whether or not to offer a new product as a “dupe” of a more expensive luxury brand.

Spotlights

Choosing Your Competitive Event

Aug 9, 2024

Choosing the right DECA event is key to your success. Evaluate your skills, seek advice and try practice scenarios to find the perfect match for an exciting and rewarding DECA experience!

Spotlights

Discover More About Puerto Rico DECA

Aug 9, 2024

DECA Puerto Rico is the local representation of the international organization DECA, which focuses on preparing students for college and careers through practical competencies and the development of leadership skills.

Spotlights

Leadership Lessons from DECA: Growing as a Student Leader

Aug 8, 2024

Leadership in DECA has been an incredible journey of growth and learning. The experiences and lessons I’ve gained have shaped me as a leader and prepared me for future endeavors.

Spotlights

Summer of DECA Quest with Syosset DECA

Aug 7, 2024

This summer, DECA members worldwide have been participating in a special GooseChase scavenger hunt where chapters can share their summer highlights and goals for their DECA chapter this upcoming school year.

Career Insights

The Business of the Olympics

Aug 6, 2024

The Olympics. An event, a competition, a show. While millions tune in to the most prestigious athletic contests in the world, few can see the business behind the scenes. This article will delve into the business side of the Olympics, from margins to media.

DECA News

This Is How We Do DECA: Advisor Basic Training Series

Aug 2, 2024

Join us for the brand new This Is How We Do DECA: Advisor Basic Training series, designed for brand new or newer DECA chapter advisors looking for an overview of the year to come.

Chapter Strategy

Recruit, Retain, Repeat: Strategies for Maintaining Chapter Memberships

Aug 1, 2024

DECA is poised to reach record membership levels yet again. Establishing a strong support framework is crucial to maintaining this growth and effectively nurturing new chapters. Here is how you can foster retention and create a lasting impact.

Chapter Strategy

Engaging with High School Member Video Calls

Aug 1, 2024

Discover ways to stay engaged this year through the High School Executive Officer team’s One DECA, President's Council and Regional Call series.

Chapter Strategy

Selling DECA to New Members

Aug 1, 2024

Membership recruitment at the beginning of each school year is essential to a chapter’s success. Here are some ideas to help you sell DECA while gaining exposure from your school community.

Chapter Strategy

Be The One: High School Program of Leadership

Aug 1, 2024

The 2024-2025 High School Division Executive Officer Team is excited to introduce our Program of Leadership. We can’t wait to help members Be the One through advocacy, communications and leadership development.

Chapter Strategy

Middle School Mania

Aug 1, 2024

With a shared goal of expanding our membership, it's essential to tap into new opportunities among middle school students—the future enthusiasts of DECA. Here are some quick tips on recruiting future members from your local middle school.

DECA News

Apply for a 2026-2027 DECA Scholarship by January 11, 2027

Oct 1, 2026

The deadline to apply for DECA's 2026-2027 scholarship program is January 11, 2027! More than $200,000 in scholarships will be awarded to current DECA members.

Spotlights

Personal Branding & SWOT Analysis

Oct 1, 2026

Personal branding is such an important practice as it is one way to set yourself apart from your competition.

Chapter Strategy

Your Next Step: Apply for a DECA Scholarship

Oct 1, 2026

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.

Career Insights

How to Make the Most of a Career Fair

Oct 1, 2026

Career fairs can feel intimidating, especially when you’re walking into a room full of recruiters and professionals.

Chapter Strategy

Celebrate Collegiate DECA Month

Oct 1, 2026

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.

Compete

Stand Out in Role Play Events

Oct 1, 2026

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.

Chapter Strategy

8 Ways to Build a Better Relationship With Your Chapter Advisor

Oct 1, 2026

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.

Case Study of the Week

Social Media For Finance

Sep 28, 2026

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.

Case Study of the Week

Can Rapidly Scaling Work?

Sep 21, 2026

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.

Career Insights

Why AI Won’t Replace Great Salespeople

Sep 21, 2026

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.

Case Study of the Week

Appropriate Workplace Communications Channels

Sep 14, 2026

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.

Chapter Strategy

Navigating the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide

Sep 11, 2026

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.