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Chapter Strategy

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DECA advisor Bouchra Elgaou has helped transform sustainability from an idea into a school-wide composting initiative that empowers students, strengthens community partnerships and reduces waste.

Compete

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Knowledge Matters

The DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) is an official competitive event free to high school members and hosted by Knowledge Matters. The event is based on the Virtual Business series of simulations and offers over $20,000 in scholarship money.

Case Study of the Week

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Step into the role of the district manager for Jefferson Bank, each with ten branch locations in your districts. The president of the bank has asked you to create a presentation for bank employees on the importance of customer relations in response to customer complaints.

Leadership

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Winning earns trophies. Learning earns leadership. DECA’s real lessons happen offstage, through collaboration, resilience and initiative, and they shape the students who make the biggest impact.

Conferences

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DECA has a full lineup of educational conferences for its members and advisors coming in the 2026 academic year and beyond. Check out where we're heading next!

Partners

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Global Brigades

DECA members are invited to join a summer Global Business Academy for eight days of hands-on international consulting experience in Panama, Belize or Greece. Work with business experts, build advanced skills and immerse in a new culture.

Leadership

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When you set intentional goals, your time, energy and effort begin to align. Every early morning, late night and moment of preparation has meaning because it’s connected to something bigger than the task at hand.

Compete

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Prepared events can be won or lost in the details. Although the quality of the message and presentation are necessary, it is often the details that make the difference between success and failure.

Conferences

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At SEM, you’ll get the opportunity to connect with fellow DECA members who share the same interests and ambition, while gaining insight from professionals who have turned creativity into careers.

Leadership

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Executive Office is an opportunity to give back to our organization while expanding your journey as an emerging leader. Here’s why you should consider running for Executive Office.

Conferences

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Your association’s conference is so much more than just an event on the calendar! It's where growth happens, connections are formed and the trajectory of your DECA year can truly change.

Career Insights

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U.S. Air Force

With more than 200 career specialities, the Air Force offers a structured environment where you can build expertise, earn industry-recognized credentials and gain practical experience across a wide range of fields.