10 Trends to Watch in 2024

DECA members always look for ways to learn more throughout their DECA experience. As we enter the 2024 calendar year, dive into the projected top trends that companies and consumers think will take the world by storm.

Add DECA to Your Winter Break

Winter break offers the perfect opportunity to get some extra rest, unwind and reset for the second part of the year, but you don't have to take a break from DECA! Here’s a list of useful tips to overcome any winter break boredom.

DECA Competitive Events: Use of AI

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it can be a tremendous tool to help companies and organizations enhance their productivity and work. However, the use of generative AI also comes with significant caution and ethical considerations.

Get Recognized with a DECA Scholarship

DECA’s scholarship program provides over $200,000 in scholarships to high school and/or collegiate DECA members each year. Apply by January 12, 2024.

SBE Chapter Certification

The School-based Enterprise (SBE) chapter certification Submission site is ready for your chapter to submit their project! Certification is due by January 11, 2024.

DECA's Chapter Campaign Winners

DECA had an impressive number of chapters completing their campaign goals this year. Congratulations to all the chapters that participated!

2023-2024 Unreal Campaign Video Challenge

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Unreal Campaign Video Challenge gives students the opportunity to speak directly to their peers about the dangers of counterfeit products. Submissions due by January 19, 2024.

NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Webinar

Join National Pediatric Cancer Foundation on January 9, 2024 to learn more about the Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge and get your questions answered.

Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge

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The DECA/Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge will test your skills at creating and delivering a digital presentation. Submissions due by January 31, 2024.

• January 2 - Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Begins 
• January 9 - One DECA Call 
• January 11 - School-based Enterprise Certification Documentation Due 
• January 12 - Student Scholarship Applications Due 
• January 16-26 - Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 
• January 19 - Amazon/INTA Unreal Campaign Challenge Entries Due + Voting Begins
• January 26 - Amazon/INTA Unreal Campaign Challenge Voting Ends