Who is MCDA?

The Minnesota Career Development Association (MCDA) is a state affiliate of the National Career Development Association (NCDA). Our Mission is to provide professional growth and community, and to promote the field of career development. We do this by engaging our diverse membership through professional development events and by providing benefits like our Mentor Program and career exploration tools for our clients.

Jeremy is a job search expert, national speaker, and bestselling author. His presentation will focus on the AI tool ChatGPT and how career coaches can utilize and leverage its capabilities for identifying a career path, building resumes/cover letters, and interviewing prep. He is Marketing Director for Khan Academy, previously a Product Marketing Manager for Google Maps, and a LinkedIn for Education leader.

MCDA Members are employed in the following settings and practice areas:

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Get Involved!

  • Become a Member of MCDA
  • Attend professional development events
  • Join the Minnesota Career Development LinkedIn Group and start a conversation!
  • Join the Mentor Program as a mentor or mentee
  • Participate on a committee
  • Run for a Board position
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MN Labor Market Insights & AI’s Potential Impact

Date: Friday, November 22, 2024

Time: 8:30 – 11 AM (first 30 minutes for check-in and Continental Breakfast)

Location: St. Paul College, 235 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55102

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MN Labor Market Insights & AI’s Potential Impact

Date: Friday, November 22, 2024

Time: 8:30 – 11 AM (first 30 minutes for check-in and Continental Breakfast)

Location: St. Paul College, 235 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55102

latest events

What we have planned this year…

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MN Labor Market Insights & AI’s Potential Impact

Date: Friday, November 22, 2024

Time: 8:30 – 11 AM (first 30 minutes for check-in and Continental Breakfast)

Location: St. Paul College, 235 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55102

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MN Labor Market Insights & AI’s Potential Impact Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 Time: 8:30 – 11 AM (first 30 minutes for check-in and Continental Breakfast) Location: St. Paul College, 235 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55102

Past MCDA Events

MCDA Events are both in-person and online. Sample of past event topics below.

Registration for the 2024 Career Conference is now closed. Due to overwhelming interest, we have reached our maximum capacity for attendees. Thank you for your interest!

Additional Information

Coffee and pastries will be provided in the morning and lunch will be served midday. CEU’s will be awarded for this conference.

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“Resilience and Renewal: Career Coaching the Experienced Workforce”

George Dow, Denise Felder, Kate Schaefers, and Mary Jo Schifsky will share practical advice, anecdotes, and strategies to empower older workers in their journey towards resilience and renewal in the ever-evolving career landscape. Rebecca Dordel will moderate the panel.

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