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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 Requirement3) 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: www.hrpa.ca
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
www.hrpa.ca/recertification
Why join HRPA?
Five reasons to join HRPA:
1.Career Management & Job Search2.Information Services and Publications3.Networking Events4.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?
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 2011-2012 membership year ($56.50)
– one year after graduation
• $85* + HST for 2011-2012 membership year ($96.05)
– two year after graduation
Added BonusPay for your membership
between Sept 1st and Dec 1st 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 eventsPeer Networking MentorshipYearly student receptionVolunteeringChapter scholarship
Peer Networking Group (PNG) Students
• PNG has several networking opportunities; one is specifically geared to students
• Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of every month
• Please e-mail [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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 2011-2012 membership year ($56.50)
– one year after graduation
• $85* + HST for 2011-2012 membership year ($96.05)
– two year after graduation
Added BonusPay for your membership
between Sept 1st and Dec 1st 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!)