- Minnesota Career Development Association
Committees
MCDA’s professional development events and resources, communications, career development research, advocacy, member services and other activities are led by volunteer committee members. Committee chairpersons are members of the MCDA Board of Trustees. All MCDA members are welcome to participate in committees, event planning and activities. Graduate students and new professionals are especially encouraged! Contact us to inquire about current committee activities or to suggest a project or event. *Note: Not all committees are active each year.
Get to know us
Membership & Outreach Committee
Leads the recruitment and retention of MCDA members, as well as the development and promotion of MCDA’s benefits. It performs various outreach initiatives to promote the association to the greater career development community.
- Traits of successful members: Investigative, Artistic, Social, and/or Conventional.
- Strengths: Includer, Connectedness, Woo, Communication, Activator, Consistency, Arranger, Futuristic.
Get to know us
Minnesota Careers Conference Planning Committee (Spring Conference)
Plans and organizes all aspects of the annual state conference, including help plan a theme; secure speakers; coordinate the Call for Presentations; design marketing materials; coordinate food and facilities; recruit and organize vendors; and coordinate registration.
- Traits of successful members: Artistic, Social, Enterprising and/or Conventional.
- Strengths: Positivity, Individualization, Adaptability, Woo, Self-Assurance, Communication, Responsibility, Deliberative, Arranger, Strategic.
Get to know us
Communication Committee
Strategize and develop emails, social media posts, newsletters, website content and print materials to MCDA members and other career development audiences. The committee also moderates the MCDA LinkedIn Group. Work with other committees and event planners to coordinate messages.
- Traits of successful members: Artistic, Social, and/or Enterprising.
- Strengths: Context, Input, Strategic, Belief, Focus, Command, Communication, Significance, Empathy, Includer.
Get to know us
Website/Technology Committee
Review and maintain the MCDA website, social media platforms and other technology needs. Investigates emerging technology and advises other committees on their uses. Works closely with the Communications Committee and Membership and Outreach Committee to explore relevant appropriate use of new media for communications.
- Traits of successful members: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic and/or Conventional.
- Strengths: Connectedness, Command, Restorative, Discipline, Achiever, Strategic, Learner, Futuristic.
Get to know us
Professional Development Committee
Establish priorities and procedures for coordinating high-quality professional development events and other activities for the MCDA members and potential members. Their goal is to develop events that meet professional growth needs and showcase advancements in the field of career development. Participation fosters growth and the development of leadership skills in current and potential members. In addition, the Committee is responsible for the management of the MCDA Mentoring Program. That coordinator(s) is a member of the Professional Development Committee.
Get to know us
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Advocates for and makes recommendations to MCDA for enhancing all aspects of diversity and equity, and advises on how the association can better meet the needs of its diverse membership and stakeholders.
- Traits of successful members: Investigative, Social, Enterprising.
- Strengths: Positivity, Command, Restorative, Consistency, Belief, Learner, Futuristic, Context.
