Michigan Employment Counseling Association

a division of the Michigan Counseling Association
a state branch of the National Employment Counseling Association

President: Idrander Moore

imoore@msn.com

Who Are We

Michigan Employment Counselors Association (MECA) offers professional leadership to those who counsel in employment and career counseling settings or those employed in related areas of counselor education, research, administration, or supervision in business and industry, colleges and universities, and government. MECA examines legislation and issues affecting employment counseling. MECA encourages the professional development of those counseling in employment and employability settings providing opportunities for professional growth through participation in statewide activities, workshops, special projects, and convention sessions.

What Do We Do

Employment counselors help job seekers make wise career decisions. They help clients explore and evaluate their vocational plans through analysis of their interests, work history, academic training, aptitude scores and leisure time activities. Personal traits, physical capacities and temperament are also considered. The employment counselor will also work with individuals to clarify and interpret specific job duties and requirements. They also offer clients job seeking skill development, resume writing, training information and job development assistance.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to facilitate, inform, advance and promote professional development of employment related counseling to all counseling professionals through seminars, workshops and conferences. In addition, by assuming and exercising leadership roles in the Michagan Counseling Association, we can move successfully into the next millennium.

Our Vision

To provide members with information on the needs of tommorrow's workplace by building linkages with the business community.

Building a Future Together

becoming a member of the Michigan Employment Counseling Association can benefit you as an individual and the organization as a whole. Your membership support , participation and interest will continue to impact your career in a positive way. Your are encouraged to support the association by becoming actively involved in a network of professionals who share the same interests and concerns of employment and career counselors. Some of these benefits are:

Professional Development Seminars and Conferences
Developing and Enhancing Leadership Skills
Exchange of Resources and Ideas
Current Labor Market Information
National Employment Counseling Newsletters
Collaborative Networking
Spokespersons for Employment Issues

Membership Information Contact: Michigan Counseling Association and check off MECA as Your Division.
MCA
Post Office Box 87766
Canton, MI 48187
1-800-444-2014

LINKS

Alphabetical List of Resources for the practice of Employment Counseling
Assessment Tools on the Internet
Michigan Counseling Association ...the purpose of MCA is to enhance human development throughout the lifespan and to promote the counseling profession. MCA is a state branch of the American Counseling Association and subscribes to the Code of Ethics and bylaws of ACA. Membership options are available to individuals interested in or actively engaged in counseling, guidance and personnel services.
National Employment Counseling Association...NECA is an association of professionals dedicated to helping people enter, understand and progress in the world of work.

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