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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.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: To Rent or To Buy

Feb 19, 2024

Step into the role of a real estate agent. A client is having a difficult time deciding whether to rent or buy a home and has asked for your input.

Spotlights

Testing Tips for Collegiate DECA Competitive Success

Feb 16, 2024

Collegiate DECA competitive event testing can be difficult. With so many questions in so little time, here are some tips and tricks to approach exam practice and CDECA ICDC testing.

Spotlights

The Nuances of Networking: A Conversation with Mr. Thom Coats

Feb 16, 2024

Maximize your networking potential with Professor Thom Coats' three-step approach: meet, converse and follow up. From polished LinkedIn profiles to shared meals, embrace continuous connection beyond conferences for lasting professional success.

Spotlights

Enhancing Community Engagement

Feb 15, 2024

This article emphasizes how members can become more involved in the community. This includes partnering locally, organizing community service projects and collaborating with other student organizations.

Spotlights

Tips for Creating Goals

Feb 15, 2024

Setting and achieving goals can be difficult and requires consistency, determination and a willingness to return from failure. Whether you want to learn to cook or start a business, creating goals is necessary.

Spotlights

Three Underrated Powers of Mentorship

Feb 14, 2024

Mentorship is a valuable tool, but many of its benefits are often overlooked. Arizona Collegiate DECA runs a mentorship program annually, and these are some of our biggest takeaways.

Spotlights

5 Study Tips for College Students

Feb 14, 2024

Finding effective studying strategies is key to helping you succeed in your classes and make the most of your college experience. Finding your perfect study space, effective notes, flashcards, study groups and practice tests are five things you can do to improve studying outcomes.

Spotlights

Creating A Sense of Community In Your Association

Feb 13, 2024

Arizona Collegiate DECA has focused on engagement and retention this academic year. We were able to increase our attendance at every association conference this year. Learn how we built our community in this article.

Chapter Strategy

Spread the Love with DECA Valentines

Feb 13, 2024

To let your #DECAbestie or #DECAcrush know how much they mean to you, DECA has created valentines for you to share with your friends on February 14.

Spotlights

UW-Whitewater DECA Prepares for Competition with Canva Workshop and Challenge

Feb 12, 2024

UW-Whitewater DECA sharpened its competitive edge with a 2-week Canva workshop and competition. Members learned design skills to create impactful presentations, which is vital for DECA success.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Using Ticketing Kiosks to Gather Customer Information

Feb 12, 2024

Step into the role of a ticket sales representative at Wild Escape Amusement Park. Your supervisor has asked you how the park can gather customer information using ticketing kiosks.

Career Insights

Super Bowl: Beyond the Stadium

Feb 5, 2024

Regardless of whether you have a ticket to the game or not, the Super Bowl is so much more than 60 minutes of football and a half-time show. It is a whole week, allowing fans to experience incredible events in new, fun travel destinations.