- Minnesota Career Development Association
MCDA - Benefits of Membership
Minnesota Career Development Association Member benefits can be categorized into 4 areas:
Content
- MCDA Webpage
- Events, programs, and annual conference
- Career Resources for Job Seekers
- Find A Career Coach Directory – Network with your colleagues in private practice
- E-newsletter
Personal Development
- Discounted registration fee for Spring Conference
- Mentor Program
- Free virtual webinars
- Access to recordings of past webinars
- Opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units
- Track attendance at professional development events and membership history (My Events on Membership page)
Leadership & Recognition Opportunities
- MCDA Board of Trustees
- MCDA Committees: Membership & Outreach Committee, Minnesota Careers Conference Planning Committee (Spring Conference),
Professional Development Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Communication Committee, Website Committee. [Note: Not all committees are active each year.]- Coordinator role (sometimes co-coordinator) for Mentor Program
- MCDA Awards and Scholarships: Each year, MCDA members can be nominated or self-nominate for any number of awards, recognizing service to MCDA and our profession.
Community
- Opportunity to engage with professionals from:
- Schools: secondary, higher education; public/private
- Private Practice: includes consulting
- Agencies: government, non-profit
- Business/Industry partners & Employers
- Outplacement Firms
- Access to MCDA membership directory
- MCDA LinkedIn Group
- Access to inclusion on Find a Career Coach (only paid members have opportunity to be listed)
- Fall and Spring in-person networking events
What people are saying
“Being a part of MCDA for so many years helped shape who I am as a professional. The talent, expertise and collegiality present in each gathering and event has been instrumental in advancing the field, growing knowledge, sharing wisdom and supportive of our being in service. Amazing people. Amazing work. Together.”
