HRPA INFORMATION SESSION Presentation Agenda Who is HRPA

HRPA INFORMATION SESSION

Presentation Agenda • Who is HRPA? • What is the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation? • Why join HRPA? • How to join?

Who is HRPA? • Our vision is to be a global leader advancing the Human Resources profession as the essential driver of business strategy and organizational success. – Largest HR Association in Canada. – Grants and administers the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. – Over 19, 000 members; 28 chapters.

CHRP Designation • What is important about the CHRP? – The Designation signifies to employers that an HR professional is: § Competent § Committed § Current

The CHRP Certification Process 1) The Academic Requirement § Academic route § 9 courses, 70% overall, no less than 65% § Alternate Route § Executive Program Route 2) The Membership Requirement 3) The Exam Requirement § The National Knowledge Exam (NKE) 4) The Experience Requirement § 3 years of HR experience at the professional level 5) Degree Requirement

National Knowledge Exam (NKE) 3 hour exam Multiple choice format 70% required to pass Offered in May and Oct (register 2 months in advance) • Exam is developed by CCHRA via their Independent Board of Examiners and is administered provincially • When the NKE is successfully completed, members can call themselves “CHRP Candidate” as long as they retain HRPA membership • •

NKE Preparation For more information visit the Office of the Registrar – Registration and Certification of the HRPA website: www. hrpa. ca Exam Central 7

Certification Information • Office of the Registrar section of website – PDF available for download – Comprehensive webinars available explaining the certification process

Recertification • Professional Development Requirement § 100 points every three years § Online log to help track § continuing education, professional development courses, volunteering, mentoring, research, significant work projects, etc. For more information on Recertification, please visit www. hrpa. ca/recertification

Why join HRPA? Five reasons to join HRPA: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Career Management & Job Search Information Services and Publications Networking Events Member Savings Volunteer Opportunities

Why join HRPA? • Career Management • Hire Authority Online Job Board § § Job Postings – 500 postings per month Resume Bank – 12, 000 resumes Co-op and Volunteer Postings – free Hire Authority last year saw over 1 million job searches.

Why join HRPA? • Information Services and Publications § Legal and Knowledge Centre § Online Resource Centre § Customized Research § The Water Cooler § HR e-broadcasts § Employment Law at Work § HR Professional magazine

Why join HRPA? • Events § Annual Conference § Webinars § Local Chapter Events and Conferences

Some of HRPA Member Savings

Why join HRPA? • Volunteer Opportunities § Chapters § Committees § Annual Conference The Hidden Job Market!

Student Membership Special • $50* + HST for the 20112012 membership year ($56. 50) – one year after graduation • $85* + HST for 2011 -2012 membership year ($96. 05) – two year after graduation Added Bonus This offer in NOT available online. (tax deductible too!) Pay for your membership between Sept 1 st and Dec 1 st and get entered to win a one 2012 HRPA Conference pass! * Chapter Fee may apply

Benefits of joining HRPA Grand Valley Chapter ü Monthly HR events ü Peer Networking ü Mentorship ü Yearly student reception ü Volunteering ü Chapter scholarship

Peer Networking Group (PNG) Students • PNG has several networking opportunities; one is specifically geared to students • Meetings held 2 nd Wednesday of every month • Please e-mail students@hrpagrandvalley. ca for information and PNG schedule

Mentorship • Our chapter offers a mentorship program geared toward less experienced HR professionals to gain knowledge from more experienced professionals • Mentor/Protégé is required to meet once a month for 3 hours • Application information can be found on our chapter site

Annual Student Reception • Yearly event; this year’s reception is January 18, 2012 the HRPAGVC recognizes its student members • Reception recognizes student members and mentorship program participants (mentors and protégés) • Students, protégés and mentors are invite to attend the reception

Volunteering Opportunities • Involvement with the HRPAGVC is encouraged and is an excellent networking opportunity • Volunteer opportunities range from committee participation to assistance with major events • If interested, e-mail students@hrpagrandvalley. ca

HRPAGVC Scholarship • HRPAGVC offers a scholarship through UW • The award amount is up to $1000 • See your financial aid office for an application

Student Membership Special • $50* + HST for the 20112012 membership year ($56. 50) – one year after graduation • $85* + HST for 2011 -2012 membership year ($96. 05) – two year after graduation Added Bonus This offer in NOT available online. (tax deductible too!) Pay for your membership between Sept 1 st and Dec 1 st and get entered to win a one 2012 HRPA Conference pass! * Chapter Fee may apply