By Dean R. DeGroot, Historian for MCDA In reviewing some old newsletters from the archive, they types of awards that MCDA provides has evolved over the years. According to a MVGA newsletter (our old name of MN Vocational Guidance Association) dated January 1980, there were five distinct awards: Outstanding Achievement Award—to recognize and honor the […]
Summary of December 2022 Professional Development Event We were very happy to have long-time MCDA member Dean DeGroot share with us information about Work Values. Dean is the recipient of MCDA’s Jules Kerlan Outstanding Achievement Award and is a two-time Marty Dockman Merit award winner! For each client, Dean conducts a standard, structured interview and […]
MCDA is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 MCDA Mentoring Program! This 10-year-old program offers a valuable opportunity to gain personalized career development practitioner knowledge, improve skills, build confidence, expand professional networks, and build long-lasting relationships. Details will be emailed to members and individuals on the MCDA mailing list in August, but here are some highlights now. […]
