Minnesota Careers Conference Postponed Indefinitely

Based on feedback we have received from our membership, presenters, and sponsors, MCDA and Normandale Community College have decided to postpone the Minnesota Careers Conference scheduled for March 13th. This decision did not come easily or quickly. We are committed to exploring all avenues available to still hold the Careers Conference at a later date, even […]

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Interview with the President; Heather Kienast (Gen X)

 We are featuring, for the next 5 months, one MCDA member from each of the 5 generations in the workplace – Traditonalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millenials, and Gen Z This month I interviewed Gen Xer, Heather Kienast, Sr. Career Services Advisor, Rasmussen College.    Heather Kienast  Career Path Heather began her career while in […]

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Is Your Department Accessible for People with Disabilities?

Guest Blog: Stephon Frimpong, Human Resource Development Intern, University of Minnesota Law School “Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone.” Martina Navratilova, a Czechoslovak-born American former professional tennis player and coach. In this article I will talk about and explain ways to make your […]

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