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Ace Your Interview
Are you thinking about getting a summer internship or job? Follow these tips to ace your interview and kickstart your career!
Action Is Passion: Advocating for the Vital Role of CTSOs and CTE
CTE Month is the perfect opportunity for DECA’s members to show their passion and take real action. This article delves into the significance of championing these programs and explores actionable ideas to advocate, embracing the mantra that "action is passion."
Case Study of the Week: Generational Inclusion in the Workplace
Step into the role of the director of human resources at the regional headquarters of First Trust Bank. The vice president wants your input on improving organizational culture and development with a team that includes four generations.
Learn from the Pros at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference
The crowd-pleasing speakers at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference bring a rush of adrenaline to the sports and entertainment marketing fields.
7 Retail Industry Predictions for 2024
Artificial intelligence’s influence continues to grow, consumers demand sustainable actions and the customer experience remains more important than ever.
Case Study of the Week: Adding Live-streaming as a Sales Channel
Step into the role of the owner of Ornamental, a small business that creates indoor and outdoor decorations. Your business partner wants you to add another sales channel and you must explain livestream shopping and how adding it would benefit the company.
One DECA: January 2024
Check out what you missed on the January 2024 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.
That is SO Fetch with Georgia DECA
Throughout your life, there will always be Mean Girls. Use this interactive and engaging workshop by the Georgia DECA team to teach members how to deal with the Reginas, the Karens, and the ins and outs of conflict resolution, all while maintaining a positive personal brand.
Using Your DECA Chapter to Spread Awareness
Learn about new and interesting ways to involve your DECA chapter in creative and inspiring community awareness efforts through Cypress Bay's Community Awareness Project, Project HOPE!
Skillful Solutions
This video will teach the skills shown to be most needed when entering the workforce: Soft Skills. Find out what they are and why they matter and learn tips for the workplace, for school and for life.
Congratulations to the DECA at the Bell Challenge 2023-2024 Winners
BusinessU and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the DECA at the Bell Challenge for 2023-2024!
The Importance of Advocating for CTE and DECA
Each February, students and advisors raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month®. Learn how to get involved and earn recognition through DECA’s Advocacy Campaign!
Download the 2026-2027 Collegiate DECA Guide
The Collegiate DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, learn about virtual challenges and access competitive event guidelines.
Case Study of the Week: Inspecting An Ethical Dilemma In Finance
Assume the role of a financial analyst at RIVERBANK FINANCIAL, a reputable firm that manages investments and personal finances. You must address an ethical dilemma with the supervisor.
Maximizing Your Sales Interview Success: Key Insights from Intuit Mailchimp’s Head of Sales
In today’s tech sales market, a great interview can define the trajectory of your career. But in a competitive market, how do you stand out? Discover essential behaviors that make a candidate truly stand out.
Behind the Content: Join the Collegiate DECA Content Creation Team
The Content Creation Team allows members to showcase their creativity, develop their social media and communication skills, and create content that connects Collegiate DECA members internationally.
Watch the #CDECAICDC 2027 Promo Video
Get ready to discover your Next Big Thing at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference hosted in Austin, TX, on April 9-12, 2027.
Case Study of the Week: Channel Strategies for Dr. Smoothie
Assume the role of the owner of DR. SMOOTHIE, a mobile beverage truck that sells smoothies. The investor wants you to identify resources needed for DR. SMOOTHIE to adapt its channel strategies.
Adobe Hosts 70 DECA Advisors for Luminary 2026
For three days, attendees participated in learning sessions with DECA staff and interactive workshops with Adobe team members. Advisors gained firsthand experience with Adobe Express and learned how to apply these tools to DECA's programs.
Case Study of the Week: AI in Marketing
Assume the role of the general manager for an outdoor holiday lights and decorations installation business while you analyze the use of artificial intelligence (AI) images in marketing materials and recommend how to proceed.
Stay Connected with One Diamond Calls
In a One Diamond Call, attendees can stay up to date with what is going on in Collegiate DECA and learn leadership skills as we recognize, highlight and celebrate your individual, chapter, and association successes.
How to Make the Most Out of Your College Orientation
College orientation is your first opportunity to build connections, discover campus resources and begin your next journey. To get the most out of orientation, you need to step outside your comfort zone.
How to Tackle the Three Main Categories of Collegiate DECA Competitive Events
One of the best things about Collegiate DECA's Competitive Event Program is that there's truly an event for everyone. Whether you're a confident presenter, enjoy thinking on your feet or like developing long-term projects, there's an event for you.
2026-2027 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Program of Leadership
For 2026–2027, the Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Program of Leadership focuses on three priorities - Leadership Development, Member Engagement and Member Recruitment - all designed to help you become the Next Big Thing.
