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2026–2027 High School Division Executive Officer Team Program of Leadership
Throughout the year, your Executive Officer Team is committed to helping members step into their Next Big Thing by empowering leaders, advancing career development and increasing collaboration with DECA's corporate partners.
Handling the Hustle: How DECA Members Can Manage Stress and a Million Different Activities
As you step into your next school year, maybe even your last, make sure you don’t get so overwhelmed that you miss the present. Check out this list of the best, most positive ways to relieve stress and better balance all of your responsibilities.
Success Starts Before the First Bell
Your success starts long before the bell even rings, with the choices you make, the habits you build and the attitude you bring into every opportunity. There are three ways to set yourself up for success before the school year begins.
Crushing Competition Day: A Morning Checklist to Pave the Way for Success
While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed the morning of your competition, these four, tried-and-true tips will set you up for success no matter how you're feeling about your event.
Stay Ahead This Fall with the Encourage Preference Form Timeline
To help chapters know what to expect, Encourage has shared key dates for the 2026–2027 preference form timeline to help advisors proactively communicate with members, answer questions and maximize participation throughout the fall.
Unpacking Teen Trends: Fall 2026 Taking Stock with Teens Survey
The 2026 Fall Piper Sandler Taking Stock With Teens Survey is now available for use in your classroom!
West Valley DECA Receives $5,000 Grant from Explore.Act.Tell
Since 2022, West Valley DECA has played an integral role in helping families in need within its school district by hosting donation drives at local grocery stores to support the Ram Landing program.
DECA Announces New Premier Partner Program + Inaugural Members
The DECA Premier Partner Program offers a meaningful way for organizations to connect, be visible, and actively engage with DECA’s network of high school and collegiate student members and advisors.
Make Your Chapter the Next Big Thing with New Back-to-School Resources
We are excited to deliver all the resources you need to showcase “This Is How We Do DECA” in one branded box! This is your all-in-one kit to start the school year.
Apply to Join the 2026-2027 DECA Content Creators
The 2026-27 DECA Content Creators will help increase the DECA brand by showcasing their unique DECA experience. Content creators gain exclusive access to insider information while working to increase DECA's digital presence.
The Surprising Benefits of Volunteering
Can something as simple as talking to strangers about marine life really change who you are? During my year and a half as a Teen Ambassador at the Mississippi Aquarium, I found out that it really can.
From Vision to Victory: How SMART Goals Transform a DECA Chapter
At the start of every year, DECA chapters set goals. Whether it's recruiting new members, increasing competition participation or improving chapter engagement, success begins with a clear plan. That's where SMART goals come in.
Case Study of the Week: Reduce Shrinkage Or Reduce Sales
Step into the role of the district manager for Value Plus, a chain of drugstores. The district you manage has 20 stores, half being in a busy urban area and the other half located in the suburbs.
Congratulations to the Top Competitors in Session 2 of the 2025-26 Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game
DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
Case Study of the Week: Giving Back
Step into the role of the owner of Bellyful, a restaurant located in a city of 300,000 people. Your business partner has asked you to determine how the business can best give back to its community with limited financial resources.
Download the 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Mobile App
Get ready to gather with 1,200 DECA members at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY. Download the conference app to start planning your custom experience.
5 Things I Learned at My First Collegiate DECA ICDC
From professionalism to personal growth, my first experience at CDECA ICDC extended far beyond competition. These takeaways serve as encouragement for members to fully embrace the opportunities DECA provides.
Beyond the Conference: Things to Do in Louisville
Known for its rich culture, incredible food and historic attractions, Louisville has something for every DECA member. Here are a few must-visit spots to explore while you’re at Collegiate DECA ICDC.
Exploring Careers: Finance
Finance is the core of any business, and to be able to understand and explain it sets you up for success in any business. In this article, explore what goes into a finance career.
A How-to for Recruiting Incoming First Year Students
From recruiting first-year students at in-person events to online promotion, there's sure to be something that fits your chapters’ strategies and showcases the culture you’ve built.
Case Study of the Week: Employee Engagement Survey
Step into the director of human resources at Revolution Marketing, a marketing agency with 100 employees. Revolution Marketing’s employees hold positions in marketing, sales, design, public relations and account management.
Meet The 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Content Creation Team
If you’re attending the Collegiate DECA ICDC in Louisville this year, take a moment and get to know our CICDC Content Creation Team, who will be capturing all the excitement.
Meet the 2026 CDECA ICDC Professional Development Series Speakers
The CDECA ICDC Professional Development Series provides members with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the skills needed to succeed in today’s business world.
Case Study of the Week: Time For A Spinoff
Step into the role of the senior VP at Pasta Bounty, an Italian-themed full-service restaurant chain with over 900 locations. The chain is best known for its unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks that come with every entrée or as an option on the weekday lunch menu.
