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The Business of Back to School
Every August and September, over 54.4 million students attend school in the United States alone.
Can Rapidly Scaling Work?
Assume the role of an owner of MIDTOWN MOBILE MECHANIC, a small, independently owned mobile auto repair service located in a mid-sized college town.
Top 7 Experiences Worth Adding to Your DECA Bucket List
DECA goes beyond conferences and competitive events. From meeting people across the country to gaining real-world experience, there are countless ways to make the most out of your DECA experience. Whether you are a first-year member or a seasoned competitor, add these 7 things to your DECA bucket list!
How to Get Hype at Chapter Meetings
The fun of DECA doesn’t just start at conferences.It begins at the very first chapter meeting. If you’re a chapter officer, this is your chance to make the best first impression on prospective members. Show that DECA isn’t just blazers and talk.
The Balancing Game: Time Management in High School
As we approach the end of the back-to-school season, we are finally beginning to get used to our routines. Most of us have to balance schoolwork, DECA, extracurriculars, sports, and part-time jobs.
From DECA to College: Making Your Experience Count
Your DECA experience can help your college application stand out. Learn how to showcase your leadership, accomplishments, impact and skills while telling colleges what makes your story unique.
The Perfect Match: A Guide to Choosing the Right DECA Event for You
Choosing a competitive event is one of the first big decisions you'll make as a DECA member, and with dozens of categories to pick from, it's easy to feel stuck before you've even started.
Nothing But Networth: Inside the NBA’s Multi-Billion Dollar Marketing Playbook
Every year, the National Basketball Association undergoes its season during the fall. A global spectacle that is viewed from every corner of the world, and has created an entertainment brand that is built around athletes, stories, media, and culture.
Beyond the Pitch - Marketing and Promotional Moments from the World Cup
This past summer, the FIFA World Cup brought 48 countries to the United States, Mexico, and Canada to participate in a soccer (or football) tournament of epic proportions. However, this tournament offered more than just 104 action-packed games; it offered people the chance to connect through countless stories, trends, memes, and more.
How DECA Chapters are Making Recruitment the Next Big Thing
Recruitment isn't just about putting up flyers anymore. DECA chapters are finding new ways to show students what the organization can offer: from hands-on outreach to showcasing the experiences and skills that come with being a member.
Your Chapter's Social Media Could Make-or-Break Membership: Here's Why
Social media is a platform where thousands of DECA members can connect and share important information. In recent years, it has played an essential role in DECA membership, association identity, and chapter recognition.
DECA Awarded $30,000 Grant Through Taco Bell Foundation's Record $32 Million Investment
The Taco Bell Foundation’s biggest Community Grants year yet is supporting 700 nonprofit organizations nationwide, helping young people prepare for college, careers, and what comes next.
Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016
Congratulations to these EPIC Collegiate DECA members!
4 Presentation Tips to Help Your Wow Your Judge
The difference between a good case study presentation and a great case study presentation is the delivery of the content you’ve created.
Tips for Taking DECA Exams
Doing well on the exam not only means you could make it on stage at your association conference, but you could also move on to the International Career Development Conference! Follow these three steps to do your best!
5 Tips for Taking On the DECA Competition
Hear how one member took advantage of their ICDC experience to gather competition tips from other international competitors.
Competition Tips from ICDC Qualifiers
Ever wondered how students who compete at ICDC do so well and make it to the international conference? We took to the halls of ICDC to find out! Here are some inside tips from competitors on how to best prepare for competition and make it to ICDC!
Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2014-2015
Congratulations to this year's Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients.
3 Things to Think About When Prepping for Competition
The unique ideas and presentations that each student brings to the competition keep me coming back to judge. Judges take great pride in witnessing the time and dedication DECA members invest in bettering themselves outside the classroom.
6 Steps to Team Competition Excellence
As we gear up for another year of DECA competitions some, teams are coming together for the first time while others are trying to work the kinks out from last year. When you’re competing as a team at DECA there are some key steps you’ll want to take to reach excellence.
