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shrm.org/EPC2018
24 TH
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Education PartnErs’ confErEncE
Chart the Course. Navigate the Future.
The Westin Portland Harborview I Portland, MaineAPRIL 24 -26, 2018
The 24th Annual SHRM/HC Education Partners’ Conference is a must attend event. This is your opportunity to hear directly from SHRM staff about the certification achievements we have realized together as well as the tactics planned for continued success. This event will provide you with the opportunity to share ideas with your peers, discuss marketing initiatives and opportunities with SHRM and HC staff and get an overview of the 2018 SHRM Learning System product.
This conference will also provide:
• Achievable ideas and strategies
• Networking and best practice sharing
• Learning about SHRM’s unparalleled support, and
• Complimentary registration
This exclusive conference is the most targeted continuing professional education event that you will ever attend. All attendees are focused on achieving the common goal of increasing enrollment in their SHRM courses and serving the HR professionals in their communities. Participants will walk away with actionable ideas to immediately apply to their programs. Offered exclusively to our partner institutions, SHRM and Holmes Corporation will cover the cost of your full registration—a value of more than $1,000.
You’ll receive: • Up to $750 in travel and hotel-cost reimbursement per institution. Please note, you must stay in the designated conference hotel and attend the entire conference to receive reimbursement.
• Three days of conference programming.
• Complimentary meals each day. (Lunch and reception Tuesday, breakfast and lunch Wednesday, and breakfast Thursday.)
THIS IS ONE CONFERENCE YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!
“ Every year I gain a wealth of knowledge from SHRM, HC and other partners, and it’s rewarding to share my own successes and challenges.” — 2017 Education Partners’ Conference participant
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Joe Rotella,SHRM-CPChief Marketing OfficerDelphia Consulting, LLC
Alex Alsonso, Ph.D., SHRM-SCPChief Knowledge OfficerSHRM
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CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE*
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 23
Register today at shrm.org/EPC2018.
“ Great to hear what other universities are doing to market their courses. I got several ideas that I may be able to implement when I get back to the office.” — 2017 Education Partners’ Conference participant
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. First-time Attendee Conference Session 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Welcome & Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. SHRM Certification/Recertification Update 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. SHRM Products Update 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Coordinator Panel Discussion 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Awards 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
Tuesday, April 24
7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. SHRM Marketing Review 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch / Instructor Roundtable / PRC Overview 1:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 3:50 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Featured Motivational Speaker: Joe Rotella
Wednesday, April 25
CANCELLATION POLICY: Please be aware that if you cancel your registration after March 30, an administrative fee of $200 will be charged.
* Times and topics subject to change.
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Featured Speaker: Alex Alonso Understanding the Future of HR & Role of Competency Based Certification 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Regional Manager Meetings & Goal Setting 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Conference Wrap-up
Thursday, April 26
Chart the Course. Navigate the Future.
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT? • Opportunity to hear from SHRM Certification Team leaders.
• Mentor/Mentee connection for first-time attendees to learn from seasoned conference alumni.
• Hands-on marketing sessions to help you promote your courses.
• Overview of marketing tools available to help you succeed with your SHRM offerings.
• Networking table topics and panel discussions to learn from your peers on their success.
WHERE SHOULD YOU STAY? The Westin Portland Harborview 157 High Street, Portland, Maine 04101
Experience New England charm and immerse yourself in the heart of downtown Portland’s vibrant Arts District at The Westin Harborview. Situated within walking distance of Portland’s charming Old Port district, Casco Bay and other points of interest, this historic hotel offers travelers a perfect vantage point from which to explore Maine’s largest city.
Room rate: $142 per night plus tax.
Room registration: Visit our personalized conference website.
Room registration deadline: Friday, March 23.
Airport transportation: Taxis to/from the airport typically run $25 each way depending on traffic. Alternatively, the hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle which is based on availability. Please call 207.517.8873 to make arrangements.
Each attendee is responsible for making his/her own room reservations.
Space is limited. Register early to secure your place.
WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR?Please dress in business casual attire. Keep in mind that average temperatures in Portland in late April range from 60 degrees during the day and 40 degrees at night.
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REGISTER TODAY! shrm.org/EPC2018
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! Take advantage of three days of learning, networking and idea generation with your peers. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
1 Register for the 24th Annual Education Partners’ Conference before March 23. Details at shrm.org/EPC2018
2 Book your hotel. The Westin Portland Harborview offers reduced room rates to conference attendees.
3 Attend the conference. Bring your ideas and questions to Portland.
NETWORKING MADE EASY! Networking is a key benefit of attending this conference. We make it easy to connect a name to a face with a photo attendee list. Attendees are strongly encouraged to submit a headshot that is at least 2 inches wide, 300 dpi resolution, and saved as a JPEG, EPS, or TIFF file. Professional portraits are not required. We will gladly crop your pictures as needed. Please submit your photo to Melissa Ritchie at [email protected] by Friday, March 23. If you would like us to use the picture you submitted in a previous year, please indicate so on your registration form.
QUESTIONS?
Alison Costello +1.651.905.2654 [email protected]
Mindy Flood +1.651.905.2652 [email protected]
Taimi Herron +1.651.905.2629 [email protected]
Kim Rudrud +1.651.905.2638 [email protected]
Updated 2/21/18
For more information on Portland, Maine, visit the city’s official tourism website at visitportland.com.
“ As a new attendee & partner, it was so helpful to learn from veterans who have worked out some of the kinks. It’s also reassuring to know others struggle with same challenges we do.” — 2017 Education Partners’ Conference participant
24 TH
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Education PartnErs’ confErEncE
Chart the Course. Navigate the Future.
APRIL 24-26, 2018 The Westin Portland Harborview Portland, Maine