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DECA Celebrates 20 Years of Partnership with Universal Resorts
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.
Your Network Starts Now: 5 Questions to Ask Industry Professionals
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.
Calling All Seniors: Here's How to Spotlight Your DECA Journey to Colleges
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.
Corporate Challenges: Your Next Big Thing
Last year, I competed in my very first Corporate Challenge and was lucky enough to win first place.
Behind the Business: DECA Chapters Reflect on Running School-Based Enterprises
School-Based Enterprises (SBEs) give DECA members the opportunity to take business concepts beyond the classroom and put them into practice.
Turning Denied Repairs Into Approved Repairs
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.
From Classroom to Career: Explore Wealth Management with Merrill
Merrill professionals will share their career journeys, insights into the field and the skills that support success in wealth management.
From Idea to Entry: How to Get Your DECA Prepared Event Started
Start with a clear goal, decide how you will work together and create a plan that keeps the project moving forward.
Advisor Best Practice of the Week: Grace Seibold
Riverview DECA’s Shark Tank-style camp introduces younger students to entrepreneurship while raising funds to help offset chapter members’ competition costs.
DECA and StukentCTE Celebrate a Decade of Partnership
DECA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its partnership with StukentCTE and recognize them as a Premier Partner.
Your Countdown to the DECA Scholarship Deadline
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.
The 2026-2027 DECA SBE Individual Certification Exam Is Now Available
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.
Congratulations to the Top Competitors in Session 2 of the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game
DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
Case Study of the Week: Automated Trading Platforms
Step into the role of a financial advisor. A friend is considering automated trading platforms and has asked you for more information.
DECA Announces New Engagement with Merrill
DECA is thrilled to announce a new engagement with Merrill Wealth Management, a leading provider of wealth management and investment services, and a Bank of America company.
DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 49th Semi-Annual Survey
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 49th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 6K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 16.2.
Understanding Vehicle Financing
Financial Literacy Month is the perfect time to explore real-life money topics like vehicle financing and ownership. Learn about resources that you can use to teach these essential concepts to help students make informed, confident financial decisions.
Case Study of the Week: Does Flavoring Help a Cough?
Step into the role of the director of marketing for Haven Products, a popular brand of over-the-counter medicines. The president has asked you to analyze the new Stop Cough with Honey.
Your Post Collegiate DECA ICDC Questions Answered
We hope you enjoyed your time in San Francisco for Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference! Here are some answers to commonly asked post-ICDC questions.
Introducing the 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent Collegiate DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.
Thank You Collegiate DECA: A Parting Letter from Your 2024-2025 Executive Officers
The 2024-2025 Executive Officer Team extends a heartfelt thank you to all Collegiate DECA members who demonstrated excellence in leadership, competition and beyond this year. Hear from your outgoing executive officers and discover what’s next in our journey towards a brighter future for our division.
Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions
Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in San Francisco, CA.
How to Bring Excitement to your Classroom this Financial Literacy Month
The Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge gives schools a free, interactive way to teach students about budgeting. Schools can win prizes*, and students learn important money skills through games and real-life situations, making finance fun and easy to understand.
Congratulations to the 2025 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Finalists
Congratulations to the competitive event finalists from Collegiate DECA's 2025 International Career Development Conference in San Francisco, CA.
