The Evolution of MCDA Awards

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 […]

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Work Values reveals Motivators and are key to Job Satisfaction

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 […]

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Consider participating in the MCDA 2022-2023 Mentor Program

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. […]

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