- Minnesota Career Development Association
About 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 resources like our mentorship program and career exploration tools.
Our members are employed within these practice areas and settings
- Nonprofits
- Government
- Higher Education
- Business
- Private Practice
- Outplacement firms
Our diverse membership includes
- Career counselors and coaches
- Workforce development professionals
- Higher education career educators
- Organizational career development professionals and consultants
- Executive & leadership coaches
- Training and development professionals
- Human resources professionals
- Psychologists
- K-12 school counselors
- Educators and graduate students
- Providers of career products and services
Diversity & Inclusion
MCDA believes that people from various backgrounds bring innovative viewpoints and perspectives that enrich our community. A diverse and inclusive community is important and valuable to our membership and stakeholders because varied perspectives drive progress.
MCDA is committed to ensuring inclusion and social justice for all persons in the membership, leadership, and activities of MCDA regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, country of origin, field of research, socio-economic status, religion, age, marital or partner status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We reject absolutely all forms of hatred and discrimination.
