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Congratulations to the 2025-26 NASPO Strategic School Procurement Challenge Winners
NASPO and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Strategic School Procurement Challenge!
From Practice to Podium: Setting Meaningful Goals for Competition
In the midst of competition season, preparation and goal setting become more important than ever. While competition day may feel like it’s all about performance, success at CDC is built long before you step into your event.
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.
ICYMI: DECA + College Board: AP Business with Personal Finance Webinar
Learn how the new AP Business with Personal Finance course aligns with DECA’s mission and supports student development both in and out of the classroom, and hear from DECA advisors who are currently piloting project-based learning resources for the course.
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Adobe Food Truck Challenge Winners
Adobe and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Adobe Food Truck Challenge!
Work with Your Partner – Work with Success
In a Team Decision Making event, you must have complete reliance on your partner. Here are some tips and tricks from a Freshman who qualified for ICDC with her best friend.
Denied, But Not Defined: Overcoming College Rejections
As graduation approaches, many students find themselves anxious about what’s next, especially when a college rejection arrives. But rejection isn’t the end of the story; it is the start of a new direction.
Black History Month: Celebrating Black Professionals Who Are Changing The Scene
In honor of Black History Month, we are taking this opportunity to highlight Black professionals who are currently changing the business landscape and working toward a diverse and inclusive space.
Case Study of the Week: Resort Day Passes
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.
Congratulations to DECA's 2026 Certified School-based Enterprises
Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises that earned a 2025-26 Chapter Certification!
Dress for Confidence, Not Just the Dress Code
“Dress for success" is advice we hear everywhere. But too often, it gets reduced to a simple checklist: blazer, slacks, closed-toe shoes. The way clothing makes us feel is often overlooked, which can affect how we perform.
Announcing the 2025-2026 Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2025-2026 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete during the DECA International Career Development Conference this spring.
#DECAATTProject 2023-2024: Impactful Mentorship Opportunities
Through a decade-long collaboration with AT&T, the #DECAATTProject continues to prepare students for life after high school by providing AT&T mentors and college and career readiness experiences.
Watch Now: Join Collegiate DECA Video
Joining Collegiate DECA is the first step you can take towards achieving your goals and realizing your greatest potential. It's time to step up, stand out and Be The One who makes a difference.
Three Strategies for Enhancing Communication in Leadership Teams
As we plan for the academic year, it is important to consider the team's dynamic. The goals that you and your team have lined up can’t be accomplished without successful communication, and it is vital to establish clear expectations early on.
What Does it Mean to BE THE ONE?
Every DECA theme has a hidden meaning that inspires emerging leaders worldwide. How can we dissect this year’s theme, BE THE ONE? What does it mean, and what mindset should we use to proceed with this upcoming year?
9 Tips for Incoming College Freshmen
Starting college is an exciting and transformative period, and the experiences and skills you gain will set the foundation for your future success. Here are some tips to help you be the one in your freshman year.
Founding a Collegiate DECA Chapter: Blueprints for Success
Dreaming of joining the founders' circle within Collegiate DECA? There's no better time than now to embark on this unique and rewarding journey.
The Summer of DECA Quest
The Summer of DECA Quest is full of fun activities you can complete on your own or with other DECA members! From watching the sunset and doing a TikTok trend to volunteering with your chapter and sharing your 24-25 DECA goals, there’s something for everyone.
Pride Month with Jewel Shier
Pride Month presents us with an invaluable opportunity to showcase inclusivity further and demonstrate support for our LGBTQ+ members and allies in the community. Here is the story of one of our members.
CDECA ICDC: First Time Experiences
Have you ever thought about whether Collegiate DECA is worth joining? Hear from Collegiate DECA members who attended the CDECA International Career Development Conference for the first time this year in Austin, TX.
Maximizing Your Summer Internship: 5 Strategies for Securing a Full-Time Position
By following these five tips, you can leverage your internship experience to position yourself for long-term career success and increase your chances of securing full-time employment opportunities!
Engaging With Collegiate DECA: Summer Edition
The weather is hot, and homework is non-existent, so we can sometimes slip away from our commitment to the DECA Diamond. But fear not! I am here to provide ways your chapter and association teams can stay engaged with members over the summer months.
DECA Earns Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE
DECA Inc. earned recognition by ASAE with a 2024 Gold Circle Award in the Video category. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership and communications award.
