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One DECA Calls Are Back
These monthly calls are designed to bring members together to learn, connect and stay engaged throughout the year. If you're looking to develop your leadership skills, hear new ideas or meet new members, One DECA Calls are for you!
The Not-So-Secret Branding Tool Your Chapter Needs This Year
Whether you're welcoming new members or promoting a fundraiser, consistent branding helps your chapter look polished, professional and recognizable. Adobe Express makes that easier than ever, and one feature every chapter should take advantage of is Brand Kits.
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.
Collegiate DECA Finance Events: Everything You Need to Know
It’s the start of a new semester and for many, this time of year signals the beginning of competition season! If you’ve ever thought of competing in a finance event, read on for some helpful tips and tricks to ensure success!
The Best Apps for Your #FinanceGoals
A new year means new resolutions, and there’s no better way to kick-off the new decade than taking charge of your financial future. Whether your financial goals this year include getting started with investing or simply creating your first budget, there’s an app for that!
Fundraise Your Way to ICDC
Fundraising often gets a bad reputation for being too hard or not producing the desired outcome. However, by following the six keys to fundraising, you will soon find yourself with money to fund your chapter’s trip to ICDC.
Personal Finance 101
I’ll be honest… Money management is a skill that took me a long time to acquire. I used to be the type of person that would get lunch money from my parents and spend it all on Gushers from the cafeteria...
DECA Idea Challenge 2019 Winning Teams
DECA Inc. is excited to announce this year’s DECA Idea Challenge global winners!
6 Ways to Celebrate #CTEMonth
How can you celebrate CTE Month and show support for DECA and your school’s program? These are the six best ways you can help celebrate and advocate for support of CTE.
5 Tips to Get Hired from a Career Fair
Use these strategies and tips to help make your upcoming career fair a success.
Ace the Interview
The prospect of sitting down in front of someone new and being put on the spot can be extremely intimidating and often leads to feelings of anxiety. However, the interview process doesn’t have to be something to fear. Follow the tips below to ace your next interview and leave an amazing impression!
Tips to Land the Job
Being a student balancing classwork, sports, clubs, etc. can be overwhelming at times. For most students, landing a job is a crucial moment in their life which can become aggravating when you don’t know how to apply or what is needed to get a job. Here are some tips that have helped me in the past.
101 Interview Tips to Ace Your Next Interview
Do you have an important interview coming up? This guide of 101 interview tips is sure to help you ace that interview!
How to Guarantee Your New Year’s Resolutions Come True
People are great at setting New Year’s resolutions, but not so great at following through with them. So, how do you guarantee that your New Year’s resolutions come true?
Collegiate DECA 2019-2020 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the following top-ranking teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
