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Chapter Strategy

The Next Big Thing On Your Calendar: DECA Month 2026

Oct 19, 2026

#DECAMonth is the ultimate celebration of all things DECA. Throughout November, members reflect on their favorite DECA memories, take part in DECA's programs and showcase the many reasons they love being a DECA member.

Case Study of the Week

Who Has The Rights?

Oct 19, 2026

You are the marketing director for STYLE DESIGN, a popular chain of clothing stores for teenagers and young adults. STYLE DESIGN has been in business for over 30-years and is proud of its ability to be consistently on trend with current styles.

Career Insights

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Week with IBM SkillsBuild

Oct 18, 2026

Help students build essential digital skills with free, industry-validated resources from IBM SkillsBuild, perfect to integrate into Cybersecurity Career Week, October 19 to October 24, 2026.

Career Insights

Your Network Starts Now: 5 Questions to Ask Industry Professionals

Oct 18, 2026

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.

Chapter Strategy

The Next Big Month: Preparing Your Chapter For DECA Month

Oct 18, 2026

Every year, DECA hosts an entire month of community collaboration with certain social media prompts that prompts chapters to follow them and create unique and fun ideas.

DECA News

DECA Celebrates 20 Years of Partnership with Universal Resorts

Oct 16, 2026

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.

College Success

Calling All Seniors: Here's How to Spotlight Your DECA Journey to Colleges

Oct 15, 2026

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.

Compete

Corporate Challenges: Your Next Big Thing

Oct 14, 2026

Last year, I competed in my very first Corporate Challenge and was lucky enough to win first place.

Chapter Strategy

Behind the Business: DECA Chapters Reflect on Running School-Based Enterprises

Oct 14, 2026

School-Based Enterprises (SBEs) give DECA members the opportunity to take business concepts beyond the classroom and put them into practice.

Case Study of the Week

Turning Denied Repairs Into Approved Repairs

Oct 12, 2026

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.

Career Insights

From Classroom to Career: Explore Wealth Management with Merrill

Oct 9, 2026

Merrill professionals will share their career journeys, insights into the field and the skills that support success in wealth management.

Compete

From Idea to Entry: How to Get Your DECA Prepared Event Started

Oct 9, 2026

Start with a clear goal, decide how you will work together and create a plan that keeps the project moving forward.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 47th Semi-Annual Survey

May 1, 2024

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 47th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 6,020 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 16.1 years.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: You Must be a Member to Shop Here!

Apr 29, 2024

Step into the role of an employee at Pat’s Club, a warehouse club that sells a wide variety of merchandise in large quantities. You must explain to a customer why they cannot shop at the store without purchasing a membership.

Partners

DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Partners for Their Longtime Support

Apr 28, 2024

Congratulations to these outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.

DECA News

DECA Recognizes Helen Brown with Chairman's Award

Apr 27, 2024

As a member of DECA's National Advisory Board, Helen has engaged with thousands of members and advisors at DECA's educational conferences at the association, regional and international levels.

DECA News

DECA Recognizes Jerry DiGiovanni with Honorary Life Membership

Apr 27, 2024

During two decades of service as Executive Director, Jerry displayed unwavering kindness, support and enthusiasm for the student members and advisors of Pennsylvania DECA.

DECA News

Congrats to the Collegiate DECA 2023-2024 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

Apr 26, 2024

DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

DECA News

Introducing the 2024-2025 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 23, 2024

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2024-2025 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.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 23, 2024

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2023-2024 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Austin, TX.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 23, 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Austin, TX.

Conferences

Ways to Reflect on the CDECA ICDC Experience

Apr 23, 2024

Whether you’re aiming glass or looking to expand your network, Collegiate DECA ICDC has it all. But what’s next when it all wraps up, and the closing session ends? Here are some things that you can do after the closing session ends.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Nepo-Baby or Legit Candidate?

Apr 22, 2024

Step into the role of a consultant hired by the president of Grand Grocery, a privately held supermarket chain with over 300 locations in one state. The president has hired you to help with succession planning after a sudden decision to retire.

Conferences

Making the Most of Conferences: Your DECA ICDC Era

Apr 17, 2024

DECA ICDC can lay the foundation for your professional life—if you come ready to engage, learn and stretch your skills. In this article, dive into how to make the most out of your conference experience.