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Taste of ATL: 5 Restaurants You’ll Be Talking About All Trip
Whether you're going to dinner with your chapter, grabbing a bite after competition or exploring the city, here are five spots that deliver great food without feeling overly commercialized.
Case Study: Supporting Chick-fil-A Operators Through Optional Team Member Programs
Chick‑fil‑A has asked your DECA team to act as consultants and develop one optional program concept that Operators could voluntarily implement to support their Team Members.
Beyond the Badge: What DECA ICDC Does for Your Future
Placing at DECA ICDC feels good. But no matter how you finish, you'll leave the conference with far more than a ranking. In this article, learn how to actually make use of it.
The DECA Drop Episode 7: Advice & Gratitude
Your 2025–2026 Executive Officer Team saw how podcasts were taking off and wanted to give DECA members the same kind of experience: a place to pick up tips, hear updates and get to know our team!
Get Ready to Explore Atlanta
Attending DECA ICDC is a remarkable achievement in itself! Take time to celebrate your success, and explore one of America's most vibrant cities.
The Ultimate DECA Video Series: Tools for Success
This video breaks down DECA resources and opportunities to help members stay informed, connected and engaged. Join us as we walk through tools that keep you plugged into everything happening across our organization.
The Ultimate DECA Video Series: Online Events
From understanding how they work to where to find information on everything you need to know, we walk you through what makes these experiences valuable, competitive and unique.
Case Study of the Week: Clarifying Transactions
Step into the role of the controller at Office Supplies Company. The vice president of the company wants you to clarify transactions.
DECA ICDC: Packing Guide
As ICDC approaches, you may be wondering, “What do I pack?” Whether this is your first ICDC or you’re a returning ICDC member, here is a packing guide for both the under-packer and the over-packer.
How to Maximize the Exhibitor Experience at ICDC
From Fortune 500 brands and federal employers to universities and nonprofit foundations, the hall is a career fair, a college fair and a networking event all rolled into one. Discover how to make the most of your experience at the ICDC Exhibit Hall.
DECA ICDC: Know Before You Go
We're thrilled to welcome 26,000 DECA members, advisors and partners to the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA, this April 25-28, 2026. This guide includes everything you need to know before you go to Atlanta!
Your Guide to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium During ICDC
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is home to this year's International Career Development Conference general sessions. Here's the key information you need to know to enter the stadium and have an enjoyable experience.
3 Tips for Surviving Your Virtual Final Exams
It is hard to believe that the first semester is already coming to a close, but alas, the time has come. In a world of virtual classes, most exams also look different this year, but having effective study habits is just as important as ever. Here are three tips to be successful on your virtual final exams.
Collegiate DECA 2020 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners
Nearly 100 Collegiate DECA members participated in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition, sponsored by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters. Congratulations to the top three winners!
Helping the Community in a Time of Need
Even with everything thrown our way in 2020, DECA's emerging leaders still find ways to support our communities!
Watch Now: Executive Mentor Roundtable on De-stressing
Check out DECA’s Executive Mentor Roundtable on “De-stressing." Two executives share how stress—good and bad—plays a role in their everyday lives and offer tips and tricks to help you manage your stress in your personal and professional life.
5 Gears for a Healthy Lifestyle
Let's face it: being an emerging leader is not easy! We’re supposed to get good grades, be involved in our community, excel in extracurriculars and gain job experience. So, how can we manage it all? Read on the learn about the Five Gears!
DECA Direct Magazine: De-stress
Between school, volunteering, extracurricular activities and DECA, there’s never a shortage of things to do! Learn how to hit pause, slow down and discover the best ways to manage your stress.
5 Apps to Ease Your Stress
Looking to beat bad stress? Rather than endlessly scrolling through Instagram or stress-shopping on Amazon, turn to these apps to breathe, play and move your way to less stress!
Build Better Habits (and Break Your Bad Ones!)
Having the right habits is more important than ever as you navigate a busy school year. Read on to learn how you can create better habits in any area of your life, plus our tips and tricks for getting rid of your bad habits for good!
Mindfulness Your Way
You may have heard about mindfulness in one of your classes, and perhaps you’ve even tried meditating a time or two. For many people, meditation and other mindfulness practices are a go-to source for stress relief, getting in the zone before a role-play or resetting emotions after encountering an upsetting situation.
De-stress for Success
Life will always throw challenges your way, but the biggest challenges present opportunities for the greatest rewards. So, what’s the best way to manage stress? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, here are some of the ways that work best for me.
Stress to Success: How to Use "Good Stress" to Succeed in Competition
Stress is often perceived as a negative experience, but the right kind of stress can actually fuel your success in competition and beyond. Read on to learn about "good stress", how to distinguish it from the bad and ways you can harness it to take your competitive edge to the next level!
Work Out the Stress
Today’s teens pack a lot into their busy schedules, which has caused stress levels and anxiety to increase in recent years. D’Andre Vasquez, DECA’s 2019-2020 High School Division President, discusses how he handles the stress in his life and how you can too!
