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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.

Chapter Strategy

Advisor Best Practice of the Week: Grace Seibold

Oct 9, 2026

Riverview DECA’s Shark Tank-style camp introduces younger students to entrepreneurship while raising funds to help offset chapter members’ competition costs.

DECA News

DECA and StukentCTE Celebrate a Decade of Partnership

Oct 9, 2026

DECA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its partnership with StukentCTE and recognize them as a Premier Partner.

College Success

Your Countdown to the DECA Scholarship Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

The deadline to apply for DECA scholarships is January 11, 2027. That may feel far away, but the weeks between now and then fill up quickly with requirements and activities you may be involved with.

Chapter Strategy

The 2026-2027 DECA SBE Individual Certification Exam Is Now Available

Oct 8, 2026

DECA members can earn an SBE individual certification by successfully completing an online exam. The SBE Individual Certification exam is open from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Chapter Strategy

DECA At the Bell: Terms and Conditions

Oct 6, 2026

You know those terms your favorite apps require you to approve that you just accept without reading? Well, those are actually contracts that have legal implications you may not be aware of.

Chapter Strategy

New Classroom Activity: Everything Needs Accounting

Oct 6, 2026

AICPA is excited to share Everything Needs Accounting, a classroom resource designed to help students recognize how accounting connects to the industries, interests, and decisions they encounter every day.

Career Insights

Customer Service Skills Start with DECA

Oct 5, 2026

Customer Service Week, October 5–9, 2026, is a chance to recognize the importance of great customer service and the skills DECA members can build now to succeed in future careers.

Case Study of the Week

A Hotel's Daily Financial Information

Oct 5, 2026

You are to assume the role of the front desk manager at CLOCK TOWER INN, a full-service hotel with over 100 guest rooms, and explain a basic summary of daily financial information to the new front desk employee.

Chapter Strategy

Thanking Our Principals This October

Oct 5, 2026

October is National Principals Month, and DECA is celebrating the school leaders who help make meaningful learning experiences possible.

Career Insights

The Summer of the Blockbuster: What Spider-Man, the Odyssey, and Michael Teach Us About Marketing

Oct 5, 2026

This past summer, the U.S. box office reached $4.765 billion, narrowly surpassing the previous summer record that stood for over ten years.

Chapter Strategy

DECA’s School-based Enterprise Program Provides Real-World, Work-Based Learning

Oct 2, 2026

Collectively, DECA’s 1,000 certified SBEs reported that they generate more than $35 million in gross sales annually. This translates to real-world learning, with the opportunity for profit and loss and a significant local economic impact.

Career Insights

Behind the Scenes at the MDA Telethon

Jan 7, 2021

MDA is giving DECA members an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the MDA Telethon from a marketing and communications lens and shares how the show was collaboratively created.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2020-2021 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors

Jan 4, 2021

DECA congratulates the following top-ranking teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

DECA News

Top 5 Collegiate DECA Moments of 2020

Dec 28, 2020

Even in the face of adversity, our members continue to thrive! Here's a look back at the five greatest (virtual) moments from 2020.

Spotlights

Minnesota State University-Moorhead DECA Hosts a Mock Competition

Dec 15, 2020

Trying to figure out how to run a successful mock competition? See how Minnesota State University-Moorhead DECA members made it possible.

Chapter Strategy

Spread the Love This Holiday Season

Dec 4, 2020

Are you looking to get involved with your community and make an impact this holiday season? Here are five ways to spread some holiday cheer!

Spotlights

NDSCS Members Virtually Attend the Main Street Summit

Dec 4, 2020

The North Dakota State College of Science DECA chapter attended the virtual Main Street North Dakota Summit, with Governor Doug Burgum being one of the speakers. Here are the key takeaways from his message.

Compete

A Quick Guide to Collegiate DECA Competitive Events

Dec 4, 2020

So, you've decided to compete in Collegiate DECA. Now what? What competitive events exist? How do you choose? We'll tackle these questions so that you can become a #NextLevel competitor!

College Success

3 Tips for Surviving Your Virtual Final Exams

Dec 3, 2020

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.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2020 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners

Dec 1, 2020

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!

Spotlights

Helping the Community in a Time of Need

Nov 16, 2020

Even with everything thrown our way in 2020, DECA's emerging leaders still find ways to support our communities!

Leadership

Watch Now: Executive Mentor Roundtable on De-stressing

Nov 5, 2020

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.

Leadership

5 Gears for a Healthy Lifestyle

Nov 3, 2020

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!