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From Profile to Portfolio: Building a Professional Online Resume
For DECA members preparing for internships, leadership opportunities or future careers, creating a professional online resume is a powerful way to showcase your skills and experiences.

Financial Literacy Month: Saving for College
Financial Literacy Month is about learning how to invest in your future. Saving for college may seem intimidating, but preparation, confidence and smart decision‑making are what students carry forward.

Maximizing the Experience of a Lifetime: DECA ICDC
Once you are at ICDC, you may be wondering: How can I make this experience truly exceptional? The answer isn’t just in what you do, it’s in how intentionally you choose to experience every moment.

Own Your Moment in Atlanta
You’ve made it! It’s ICDC 2026 time in Atlanta, Georgia. The choices you have to GO THE EXTRA in Atlanta are limitless. Here are seven ways to make the most of your time in ICDC.

Defining Your DECA Legacy
As the bright lights of ICDC begin to dim, and if this is your final year in DECA, you may be met with a new realization: what comes next? Learn how to ensure your impact lasts for years to come.

DECA Seniors: The Home Stretch of High School
As college decisions hit inboxes, the temptation to take a step away from academics and extracurriculars is real. But for a DECA senior, these few weeks can serve as a launchpad for your future success.

Download the 2026 DECA ICDC Program + Mobile App
Get ready to gather with 26,000 attendees at DECA's International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA! Download the conference program and mobile app now to start planning your custom experience.

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.

March Marketing: A Billion Dollar Event
Whether it's sponsorship deals or actual product sales, March Madness has become a major competitor in the sports industry. With this highly anticipated event, the NCAA can generate $1 billion in revenue solely from March Madness.

How to Purchase & Download Your AMA Associate in Marketing Management Certificate
Eligible DECA members can now purchase and download their AMA Associate in Marketing Management Certificate thanks to DECA's partnership with the American Marketing Association.

Why You Should Be at the DECA Rock the Block Party in ATL
If you haven’t considered adding the DECA Rock the Block Party to your DECA ICDC itinerary, discover three reasons why you should!

Women’s History Month: Empowering Future Female Leaders Through DECA
Through exposure to Career and Technical Education, the next generation of impactful women is equipped with the knowledge, experience and confidence to make a positive impact in our community.

Growing a Global Brand: An Inside Look at Universal
Universal Orlando Resort™ is known around the globe as an epic, world-class vacation destination. But that didn’t happen overnight.

The Ultimate Written Event Guide
Before serving as the 2018-2019 High School Division President, he was an international finalist, earning second place in the International Business Plan at ICDC in Anaheim. Andrew Weatherman took home DECA glass and now he’s taking the time to share his insider secrets with you.

Collegiate DECA 2017-2018 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors
After three months of competition, Collegiate DECA congratulates the top teams who participated in Session 2 of the competition. Rankings are based on percentage growth against the S&P 500, not equity (learn more about the S&P 500 here).

Collegiate DECA's 2017-2018 Recognition Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2017-2018 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award winners!

Collegiate DECA 2017-2018 Leadership Passport Program Recipients
Congratulations to the chapters and individuals who completed the 2017-2018 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program.

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2017-2018
DECA is pleased to announce the 2017-2018 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $300,000 in scholarship to DECA members.

DECA Direct Magazine: Prepare for the Real World
Whether you're about to graduate high school and begin your journey into college, or are saying goodbye to your collegiate years and are looking towards starting your career, this issue has the tips and best practice you need to know to achieve #Limitless success in the real world.

5 Things to Help You Prep for Your Prepared Event
Association conferences are right around the corner for DECA members everywhere, and while some members are not too worried about getting ready, others may have already started stressing out.

DECA Direct Magazine: Food and Hospitality
This issue takes you inside the hospitality industry to discover the vast opportunities available to DECA members. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with two former Utah DECA members who were recently featured on Shark Tank for their creative solution to traditional wedding bands.

Top Competition Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Let’s face it, DECA has a lot to offer, but competition is what most DECA members look forward to. Dedicated DECA members will start studying and practicing for their competitive event months in advance.

DECA Direct Magazine: Tech Trends
This issue features articles from colleges and companies exploring the topic of virtual reality technology and how it's changing the way business is done, jobs are created and consumers are shopping.


