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Social Media For Finance

Sep 28, 2026

Assume the role of an employee at NEW INVESTMENTS, a financial services provider that specializes in investing basics. A co-worker does not understand the value of NEW INVESTMENTS having a presence on various social media platforms and wants you to explain.

Chapter Strategy

Everything You Need to Know for DECA SBE Week 2026

Sep 28, 2026

Each day of #DECASBEWeek has a social media theme unique to DECA’s school-based enterprise program. Be sure to participate by sharing photos or videos that correspond to the daily theme.

Chapter Strategy

The Next Big Thing Classroom Contest Winners

Sep 25, 2026

We asked DECA advisors to give us a behind-the-scenes look at how their chapters are kicking off the year with the Next Big Thing materials, and you delivered!

Chapter Strategy

Budget It. Post It. Win It.

Sep 25, 2026

Jumpstart student participation in the Social Media Marketing Challenge, which focuses on target market strategy and ad budget allocation across platforms.

DECA News

Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with IE University

Sep 25, 2026

DECA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its partnership with IE University - a decade of empowering emerging leaders to think globally, embrace innovation and pursue their ambitions.

Chapter Strategy

Turning New DECA Members Into Active Ones

Sep 25, 2026

Whether you're starting a brand-new DECA chapter or looking to strengthen your existing one, here are a few strategies that have made the biggest difference for ours.

Chapter Strategy

Top 10 Things Worth Your Money: Best Investments This DECA Season

Sep 25, 2026

As DECA season starts, students scramble to find the best ways to maximize their DECA preparation. While members struggle with homework and outside activities, it is hard to pick out the most useful investments. Here is a list of the top 10 things that are actually worth your money.

Chapter Strategy

Give Students a Business They Can Actually Run

Sep 24, 2026

Download a real hands-on entrepreneurship experience for students and a free lesson plan to go with it from DECA's partner, Spirit Box.

Career Insights

Join the Executive Officer Finance Career Exploration Webinar

Sep 24, 2026

Join your DECA Executive Officer team on October 13, 2026, at 7 PM EST for the first career exploration panel of the year!

Partners

Beyond the Storefront: Explore the Future of Retail, Marketing & Business

Sep 23, 2026

DECA advisors - apply now for an all-expense-paid trip to experience NRF NXT, NRF Foundation Honors and NRF Retail's Big Show in New York City.

Compete

Get Ready for Round One of the 2026 DECA Virtual Business Challenge

Sep 23, 2026

You won't want to miss the annual DECA Virtual Business Challenge! DECA VBC is an official competitive event free to high school members.

Conferences

DECA Announces Clint Pulver as #DECAPowerTrip Opening Session Speaker

Sep 22, 2026

Clint Pulver is an Emmy Award Winner, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Author, ProDrummer, Helicopter Pilot, Speaker Coach, and Workforce Expert.

Compete

The Ultimate Written Event Guide

Nov 1, 2018

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.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2017-2018 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

May 8, 2018

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).

DECA News

Collegiate DECA's 2017-2018 Recognition Award Winners

Apr 3, 2018

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

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2017-2018 Leadership Passport Program Recipients

Apr 2, 2018

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

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2017-2018

Mar 20, 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.

Leadership

DECA Direct Magazine: Prepare for the Real World

Mar 1, 2018

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.

Compete

5 Things to Help You Prep for Your Prepared Event

Feb 6, 2018

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.

Career Insights

DECA Direct Magazine: Food and Hospitality

Jan 18, 2018

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.

Compete

Top Competition Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Nov 21, 2017

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.

Career Insights

DECA Direct Magazine: Tech Trends

Nov 20, 2017

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.

Compete

5 Ways to Spice Up Your Competition Prep Routine

Oct 26, 2017

The quest for DECA glass is long and daunting, and sometimes it can get pretty tedious. Here are some ideas to help spice up your normal study routine.