Minnesota Career Development Association

Title: Making and Maintaining Social Connections in the Twin Cities Location: Walden University, Suite 100 Description: Facilitated by Lisa Cook and Michael Orr Date: 2010-09-22 Start Time: 6:00 pm End Time: 7:30 pm

Like it or not, good manners in the workplace are often equated with competence in business. To many, sloppy manners equal lack of ability. In the current competitive global economy, new and seasoned professionals must seize every opportunity to favorably distinguish themselves and their employer from the competition.

Many of the new immigrants and refugees resettling in Minnesota are struggling to find suitable employment in a time of economic downturn in the U.S.