The Minnesota Career Development Association met on 3/20 for the March 2026 Case Consultation. Attendees discussed various topics related to resumes, and self-marketing after career delay. Attendees discussed updating resumes with numerous roles and strategies for targeting resumes. Attendees discussed priority sections to include – Summary, Skills, Education, and Relevant Work Experience. The importance of […]
On January 16, 2026, MCDA held its second case consultation of the program year. Doubling the number of participants from the Fall 2025 session, we provided a collaborative space for career counselors to share strategies as they navigate complex client scenarios. Navigating Long-Term Unemployment Counselors explored methods for supporting clients grappling with the bitterness and […]
The Minnesota Career Development Association (MCDA) hosted the professional development event Motivational Interviewing: A Holistic Tool for Career Counselors on November 7th, 2025. Three workforce development staff from Goodwill-Easter Seals presented: Presenters introduced the concept of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Motivational Interviewing is a tool that can be used to help someone through change. A basic […]
