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 […]
On October 17, 2025, the Minnesota Career Development Association had its 1st Virtual Case Consultation as part of a series happening in 2025-2026. After each MCDA event, within a feedback form we include space for people to suggest topics the Professional Development Committee should consider for future programming. This series was developed in response to […]
