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4 Videos to Help Discover What Kind of Work You Want to Do

Nov 7, 2022

Need help deciding on a potential career path or college major? Check out these helpful videos with concrete steps and reflection questions to help you discover what kind of work you want to do.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Rewarding Customers While Increasing Sales

Nov 7, 2022

Step into the role of promotional director for Premiere Purchase, a consumer electronics retailer. The senior vice president has asked you to plan a special event exclusively for top-tier Premiere Points members that will result in an increase in sales.

Spotlights

Non-Traditional SBE's: Unique Locations

Nov 4, 2022

School-based enterprises usually emerge in response to an identified need in the marketplace for a particular product or service. These two gold-certified, non-traditional SBEs are switching things up by providing their schools access to unique learning locations.

Spotlights

SCCC DECA Brings Joy to Local Nursing Homes

Nov 1, 2022

For Halloween, Saline County Career Center DECA held an event for members dedicated to decorating pumpkins for local nursing home residents in a community service activity.

Career Insights

Small Businesses and the Costs of Hyper-Personalization

Nov 1, 2022

What does hyper-personalization mean for small businesses with limited resources to invest in AI-powered hyper-personalization technologies? MBA Research helps us explore this year's Business Operations Research competitive events topic.

Partners

Join the Educator's Entrepreneurship Playbook Webinar Series

Nov 1, 2022

In November, Intuit will celebrate entrepreneurship with a new webinar series: The Educator's Entrepreneurship Playbook. During this series, we will explore what entrepreneurship is, how we teach it and what our students hope to learn.

Spotlights

Announcing the Winners of the 2022 DECA Pumpkin Contest

Nov 1, 2022

Congratulations to the winners of DECA's Annual Pumpkin Contest! With an impressive 500+ submissions from members all across the DECA world, the selection process was not easy, but the members have voted and we are excited to announce the top three winners in each category!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: A Lifelong Career in the Lodging Industry

Oct 31, 2022

Step into the role of the general manager at Hugo Inn – Capitol City, a full-service hotel and conference center. The district manager wants you to prepare a short presentation about different job opportunities in the lodging industry for a local career fair.

Spotlights

Non-Traditional SBE's: Printing and Engraving

Oct 28, 2022

School-based enterprises usually emerge in response to an identified need in the marketplace for a particular product or service. These two gold-certified, non-traditional SBEs are switching things up by providing their schools access to printing and engraving shops.

Career Insights

From a Handshake to a Helping Hand: Connecting with Community Professionals

Oct 26, 2022

Stepping into a conversation with a professional can be intimidating, but with five key steps, you can create a connection that goes from an introductory handshake to a long-term career helping hand.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: October 2022

Oct 25, 2022

Check out what you missed on the October 2022 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Spotlights

Sauk Rapids-Rice DECA's First Officer Induction Ceremony

Oct 24, 2022

Sauk Rapids-Rice DECA hosted its first successful officer pinning and induction! The event consisted of professional headshots, music, dinner, a formal presentation of the executive council and the induction of all other junior officers.

DECA News

Download the 2026-2027 Collegiate DECA Guide

Aug 17, 2026

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

Case Study of the Week: Inspecting An Ethical Dilemma In Finance

Aug 17, 2026

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.

Career Insights

Maximizing Your Sales Interview Success: Key Insights from Intuit Mailchimp’s Head of Sales

Aug 10, 2026

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.

DECA News

Behind the Content: Join the Collegiate DECA Content Creation Team

Aug 10, 2026

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.

Conferences

Watch the #CDECAICDC 2027 Promo Video

Aug 10, 2026

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

Case Study of the Week: Channel Strategies for Dr. Smoothie

Aug 10, 2026

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.

DECA News

Adobe Hosts 70 DECA Advisors for Luminary 2026

Aug 3, 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

Case Study of the Week: AI in Marketing

Aug 3, 2026

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.

Leadership

Stay Connected with One Diamond Calls

Aug 1, 2026

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.

College Success

How to Make the Most Out of Your College Orientation

Aug 1, 2026

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.

Compete

How to Tackle the Three Main Categories of Collegiate DECA Competitive Events

Aug 1, 2026

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.

Leadership

2026-2027 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Program of Leadership

Aug 1, 2026

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.