February 22, 2022
Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2021-2022 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) advancing to final competition during DECA's International Career Development Conference.
PROGRAM UPDATES
DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grants

More than $20,000 in VBC-DECA Hotel Challenge curriculum grants will be awarded to DECA chapters for the 2022-2023 academic year. Apply by March 25, 2022.
Emerging Leader Honor Awards

The Emerging Leader Honor Award recognizes outstanding seniors for their DECA participation. Nominate a student online for free by February 28, 2022.
Taking Stock with Teens Spring Survey

The "Taking Stock with Teens" survey is now live and ready to use in your classroom. Help us gauge brand preferences among teens by sharing the survey with your students.
Tomorrow: March
One DECA Call

Encourage your students to join the next #OneDECA Call on February 23, 2022, at
8 p.m. ET to learn competition tips for earning DECA Glass.
Executive Officer Candidate Guide

The DECA executive officer candidate application deadline is fast approaching! Learn what it takes for members to apply by March 4, 2022.
Participate in DECA's Advocacy Campaign

Last call for submissions! Get your chapter recognized for your CTE Month® outreach activities by applying for DECA’s Advocacy Campaign.
ICDC UPDATES
ICDC Competitive Event Schedules

Get a head start on your ICDC planning. Tentative schedules include competition dates and times, as well as an overview of all international-level competition components.
ICDC Attractions

After your DECA activities have wrapped for the day, explore all that Atlanta has to offer. Check out the lineup of ICDC attraction options.
Travel Discounts

Ready for the road to Atlanta? DECA has arranged special discounts for airfare and rental cars for those attending the 2022 DECA ICDC.
#DECAICDC Concert

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce that Judah & the Lion will headline the exclusive concert at the 2022 DECA ICDC in Atlanta, GA.
PARTNER NEWS
Whataburger Is Growing!

New markets. New states. New restaurants. As we expand into Kansas City, Nashville, Memphis and beyond, we are looking for future leaders!
Print and Digital Samples

Access digital and print samples of Marketing, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Century 21 Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and other business courses at National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage.
CASE STUDY OF THE WEEK
Maintaining Customer Service

Step into the role of the general manager of Waterfront Inn, a hotel property located in a popular beach town. The owner is concerned about the overwhelming nature of guest check-in and needs your help to find a solution.
UPCOMING EVENTS