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DECA and StukentCTE Celebrate a Decade of Partnership

Oct 9, 2026

DECA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its partnership with StukentCTE and recognize them as a Premier Partner.

College Success

Your Countdown to the DECA Scholarship Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

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.

Chapter Strategy

The 2026-2027 DECA SBE Individual Certification Exam Is Now Available

Oct 8, 2026

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.

Chapter Strategy

DECA At the Bell: Terms and Conditions

Oct 6, 2026

You know those terms your favorite apps require you to approve that you just accept without reading? Well, those are actually contracts that have legal implications you may not be aware of.

Chapter Strategy

New Classroom Activity: Everything Needs Accounting

Oct 6, 2026

AICPA is excited to share Everything Needs Accounting, a classroom resource designed to help students recognize how accounting connects to the industries, interests, and decisions they encounter every day.

Career Insights

Customer Service Skills Start with DECA

Oct 5, 2026

Customer Service Week, October 5–9, 2026, is a chance to recognize the importance of great customer service and the skills DECA members can build now to succeed in future careers.

Case Study of the Week

A Hotel's Daily Financial Information

Oct 5, 2026

You are to assume the role of the front desk manager at CLOCK TOWER INN, a full-service hotel with over 100 guest rooms, and explain a basic summary of daily financial information to the new front desk employee.

Chapter Strategy

Thanking Our Principals This October

Oct 5, 2026

October is National Principals Month, and DECA is celebrating the school leaders who help make meaningful learning experiences possible.

Career Insights

The Summer of the Blockbuster: What Spider-Man, the Odyssey, and Michael Teach Us About Marketing

Oct 5, 2026

This past summer, the U.S. box office reached $4.765 billion, narrowly surpassing the previous summer record that stood for over ten years.

Chapter Strategy

DECA’s School-based Enterprise Program Provides Real-World, Work-Based Learning

Oct 2, 2026

Collectively, DECA’s 1,000 certified SBEs reported that they generate more than $35 million in gross sales annually. This translates to real-world learning, with the opportunity for profit and loss and a significant local economic impact.

Chapter Strategy

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Joining DECA

Oct 2, 2026

If you’re a first-year DECA member and, much like I used to, think that DECA is just roleplays and exams, think again. Here are five things I wish I knew before joining.

DECA News

Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with the National Society of High School Scholars

Oct 2, 2026

DECA is proud to celebrate a decade of partnership with the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).

Chapter Strategy

Turning Small Fundraisers into Success

Nov 1, 2024

While raising funds for an event or cause can be difficult, there's always an opportunity to make it a success. Here are some tips on how to turn a small opportunity into a successful one.

Career Insights

How to Leverage Your Experience with LinkedIn

Nov 1, 2024

A professional image is crucial for anyone looking to network or land a job. What is the key to utilizing a platform such as LinkedIn as a tool to expand your presence? Here, you can learn tips to leverage your profile to land the next opportunity.

Leadership

Giving Back with Servant Leadership

Nov 1, 2024

Embracing servant leadership and prioritizing community service has a positive impact on your DECA chapter in many ways. Integrating these principles into your leadership practices ensures that your chapter makes a meaningful difference in the community and beyond.

Career Insights

3 Things You Need to Do to Get a Job During Winter Break

Nov 1, 2024

If you're aiming to secure a job during winter break, now is the time to act. By tailoring your resume, leveraging Collegiate DECA networks, and engaging with industry professionals, you can set yourself apart from other applicants.

Chapter Strategy

Investing in Collegiate DECA Alumni and Professional Membership

Nov 1, 2024

Membership within Collegiate DECA isn’t just for students and advisors. We also welcome alumni and business community members to join in the fun of our division. Learn more about how to invest in alumni and professional members.

Chapter Strategy

Exploring Community Service with DECA's Partners

Nov 1, 2024

There are many benefits to getting involved in community service. In this article, three of our valued partners answer questions about the importance of community service and its impact on their lives, professionally and personally.

Partners

DECA Announces National Advisory Board Partnership with Stukent

Oct 30, 2024

DECA is excited to welcome Stukent as one of its newest National Advisory Board partners. Stukent shares DECA’s passion for empowering the next generation of leaders and is committed to providing members with innovative resources that enhance their educational experience.

Conferences

A Look Back on Collegiate DECA Engage in Minneapolis

Oct 28, 2024

230 Collegiate DECA members attended the 2024 Engage Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 24-26, 2024.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Keeping a Business Relevant

Oct 28, 2024

Step into the role of the owner of Boards of Fun, a unique catering company that provides large charcuterie and grazing boards for events. Your business partner needs you to determine how Boards of Fun can remain relevant.

Partners

DECA Announces a New Partnership with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Oct 21, 2024

DECA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers! The partnership will focus on connecting local restaurants with DECA chapter advisors, DECA members and chartered associations.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Dealing with Angry Parents

Oct 21, 2024

Step into the role of the recreation manager for Grant City Parks & Recreation, an organization run by the city. The director of youth sports wants you to address the ongoing issue of hostile parents at youth sporting events run by the organization.

College Success

How to Use DECA Involvement to Strengthen Your Scholarship Applications

Oct 16, 2024

DECA enhances your chances of success with scholarship applications. Regardless of the type of scholarship you're applying for, capitalizing on your DECA experience will allow you to showcase that you are a well-rounded student.