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Minnesota Career Development Association

News

The MCDA quarterly newsletter for members is filled with information about MCDA happenings and:

  • Best practices in career development
  • Innovative tools and techniques
  • Member profiles
  • Board Highlights

Below are recent articles from the MCDA newsletter, events, and other news items of interest.

May RoundTable: StrengthsQuest / StrengthsFinder

May 10th, 2012 No comments

Date: May 16, 2012 Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Where:  Davanni’s Meeting Room 2500 Riverside Ave Minneapolis, MN 55454 Presenters: Laura Lankton and Jennifer Kaysen Rogers Description: StrengthsQuest/StrengthsFinder (SQ/SF) books and concepts have been taking corporations by storm since they came out. Based on the Positive Psychology movement, the Gallup organization developed an assessment of sorts to help [...]

2012 Spring Conference

April 14th, 2012 No comments

Title: 2012 Spring Conference Location: University of Minnesota Continuing Educatoin and Conference Center Link out: Click here Description: Each spring, the Minnesota Career Development Association (MCDA) hosts the Spring Careers Conference by bringing in an expert keynote speaker, hosting multiple in-depth participatory workshops, and presenting breakout sessions about the latest trends in career development. Details: [...]

MCDA Happy Hour – March RoundTable

March 19th, 2012 No comments

The March MCDA RoundTable is a networking Happy Hour on Thursday March 29 at Axel’s in St. Paul from 5-7pm. Happy Hour specials at Axel’s go until 6pm and features 1/2 priced pizza and appetizers and $2.00 off drinks. For more information about the restaurant visit: http://axelsbonfire.com/our-locations/st-paul-mn/. When: Thursday, March 29. 5-7pm Where: Axel’s in [...]

MCDA 2012 Winter Newsletter

February 7th, 2012 No comments

The President’s Corner
Type: Watch Your Language, Please!
Save the Dates
Member Spotlight
News from NCDA
Book Review
Interview Spotlight
MCDA Board Highlights
Welcome New Members

October RoundTable – Personal Branding

October 3rd, 2011 No comments

The Minnesota Career Development Association (MCDA) offers monthly RoundTable meetings that focus on selected career development topics to help us become better practitioners.  RoundTables also serve as a time to network with colleagues working in a variety of sectors.  Note that you do not need to be a MCDA member. We encourage you to spread [...]

MCDA 2011 Fall Newsletter

September 23rd, 2011 No comments

Inside this issue: The President’s Corner MCDA Board Members News for NCDA MCDA Fall Event My Top Five Career Assessments Member Spotlight Book Review SIG Spotlight Welcome New Members The President’s Corner by Janet Pribyl Hello and welcome to the beginning of what is shaping up to be another great year for the Minnesota Career [...]

Sept. Roundtable – Apprenticeship Programs

September 19th, 2011 No comments

The Minnesota Career Development Association (MCDA) offers monthly RoundTable meetings that focus on selected career development topics to help us become better practitioners.  RoundTables also serve as a time to network with colleagues working in a variety of sectors.  Note that you do not need to be a MCDA member. We encourage you to spread [...]

CANCELED August RoundTable

July 30th, 2011 No comments

The Minnesota Career Development Association (MCDA) offers monthly RoundTable meetings that focus on selected career development topics to help us become better practitioners.  RoundTables also serve as a time to network with colleagues working in a variety of sectors.  Note that you do not need to be a MCDA member. We encourage you to spread [...]

MCDA 2011 Summer Newsletter

June 17th, 2011 No comments

Inside this issue: The President’s Corner Award Winners Marc Freedman’s Big Shift Looking for a Few Good Board Members! Volunteer Opportunities Book Review Member Spotlight SIG Spotlight Multicultural Counseling Global Career Brainstorming Day Welcome New Members The President’s Corner Greetings! This is my last President’s Corner before handing the “gavel” over to Janet Pribyl. Reflecting [...]

MCDA Invites You to Serve on Board of Trustees (New Deadline – Jun 20)

June 6th, 2011 No comments

Minnesota Career Development Association (MCDA) Board of Trustees has seven open Board of Trustee positions. In addition, the Board is seeking a treasurer and a president-elect. Each position is a two or three year term.  YOU are invited to get involved in the nationally recognized organization. Serving on the Board offers opportunities to: Build relationships [...]