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Get Ready to Access Your Free Adobe Express for Education Account
As part of DECA’s partnership with Adobe, all advisors and members can access Adobe Express for Education for free. Find out how to access your account and get started with your content creation today!
Mastering Money: Why Finance Events Are Essential for DECA Members
Finance events help DECA members build real-world money management and consulting skills. From budgeting and investments to teamwork and client communication, this cluster prepares students for success both in and out of the competition setting.
Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Lisa Cline
Lisa Cline, DECA advisor at North Forsyth High School in Georgia, has built an SBE program that not only raises funds for her DECA chapter, but also prepares students with skills they will use for life.
Case Study of the Week: Hobbies for Veterinarian Office Employees
Step into the role of the human resources manager at Riverside Pet Clinic, a veterinarian office with 55 employees. The owner wants you to determine how to encourage all employees to participate in a hobby.
Taking your Chapter’s SBE to the Extra Level
Once your SBE is up and running, the real challenge begins: growing it. Expanding your customer base, increasing sales and elevating your chapter’s presence takes strategy, creativity and a team ready to level up.
How to Choose Your DECA Competitive Event
One of the most exciting things about joining DECA is choosing your competitive event. With so many categories, it can be overwhelming at first, but your event should challenge you and also cater to your strengths.
Your Freshman Year Playbook: Four Tips for a Strong Start
Freshman year is among the most exciting and important times in your high school journey. Here are four tips to set a strong foundation for your high school experience!
More Than a Tour: 7 Tips to Make the Most of College Visits
For high school DECA members, college tours can transform uncertainty into certainty. Approach them with an open mindset, curiosity and, of course, good walking shoes. Here are seven tips to Go The Extra on your next college visit.
Starting the Year Strong in DECA: Tips for Every Chapter and Member
The beginning of a new school year is the perfect opportunity to build momentum, connect with both new and returning students, and set the stage for a successful year ahead. Here’s advice from DECA members and chapters on how to start strong this year.
DECA & The Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrate 45 Years of Partnership
This collaboration has empowered generations of emerging leaders to make a real difference in their communities while supporting groundbreaking research, care and advocacy for individuals and families living with neuromuscular diseases.
Go The Extra with DECA's Corporate Challenges
DECA Challenges provide members opportunities to demonstrate the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom through innovative challenges in partnership with several corporate partners.
Compete in the DECA Stock Market Game
DECA members are invited to participate in the DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) beginning on September 8, 2025.
What's New for Collegiate Competitive Events in 2026-2027
Collegiate DECA's competitive events are getting an updated set of evaluation tools for the 2026-2027 competitive year. Here's what collegiate chapter advisors and members need to know.
Learning From the Ground Up
Join your Collegiate Executive Officer Team and a group of experienced founders and presidents for an opportunity to learn from real experiences and connect with individuals who have built something of their own.
Case Study of the Week: Rainy Days And Ice Cream
Assume the role of the manager at SUNSHINE ICE CREAM PARLOR, a popular ice cream parlor in a tourist destination. The owner wants you to develop marketing strategies that will bring in customers during inclement weather.
Download the 2026-2027 Collegiate DECA Guide
The Collegiate DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, learn about virtual challenges and access competitive event guidelines.
Case Study of the Week: Inspecting An Ethical Dilemma In Finance
Assume the role of a financial analyst at RIVERBANK FINANCIAL, a reputable firm that manages investments and personal finances. You must address an ethical dilemma with the supervisor.
Maximizing Your Sales Interview Success: Key Insights from Intuit Mailchimp’s Head of Sales
In today’s tech sales market, a great interview can define the trajectory of your career. But in a competitive market, how do you stand out? Discover essential behaviors that make a candidate truly stand out.
Behind the Content: Join the Collegiate DECA Content Creation Team
The Content Creation Team allows members to showcase their creativity, develop their social media and communication skills, and create content that connects Collegiate DECA members internationally.
Watch the #CDECAICDC 2027 Promo Video
Get ready to discover your Next Big Thing at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference hosted in Austin, TX, on April 9-12, 2027.
Case Study of the Week: Channel Strategies for Dr. Smoothie
Assume the role of the owner of DR. SMOOTHIE, a mobile beverage truck that sells smoothies. The investor wants you to identify resources needed for DR. SMOOTHIE to adapt its channel strategies.
Adobe Hosts 70 DECA Advisors for Luminary 2026
For three days, attendees participated in learning sessions with DECA staff and interactive workshops with Adobe team members. Advisors gained firsthand experience with Adobe Express and learned how to apply these tools to DECA's programs.
Case Study of the Week: AI in Marketing
Assume the role of the general manager for an outdoor holiday lights and decorations installation business while you analyze the use of artificial intelligence (AI) images in marketing materials and recommend how to proceed.
Stay Connected with One Diamond Calls
In a One Diamond Call, attendees can stay up to date with what is going on in Collegiate DECA and learn leadership skills as we recognize, highlight and celebrate your individual, chapter, and association successes.
