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 7 For more information visit the Office of the Registrar – Registration and Certification of the HRPA website: Exam Central

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

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

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

Volunteer Opportunities  Chapters  Committees  Annual Conference  The Hidden Job Market! Why join HRPA?

$50* + HST for the membership year ($56.50) – one year after graduation $85* + HST for membership year ($96.05) –two year after graduation Added Bonus 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 Student Membership Special This offer in NOT available online. (tax deductible too!)

Benefits of joining HRPA Grand Valley Chapter Monthly HR events Peer Networking Mentorship Yearly student reception Volunteering 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 for information and PNG

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,

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

$50* + HST for the membership year ($56.50) – one year after graduation $85* + HST for membership year ($96.05) –two year after graduation Added Bonus 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 Student Membership Special This offer in NOT available online. (tax deductible too!)