The mission of the East Valley Human Resource Association’s College Relations is to support and encourage relationship building and network development between human resource management students and the human resource professional community. As a result, HRM students gain exposure and introduction to human resource professionals from every level of management in nearly every conceivable industry. We are also equally and proactively devoted to the continuous education about the unique world of the human resource profession by way of professional and career mentoring, academic and scholastic excellence, guest speakers, and professional association.

Professionals
Getting involved with the Student Chapter is a great way to network with future HR professionals.  You will have the opportunity to advance the profession and recruit future staff all at the same time.  Ways to get involved include informing the student chapters of internships available, volunteering as speakers for the student chapter meetings, volunteer as a mentor, provide a job shadowing day or host a company tour.  We also need volunteers at the HRGames/Student State conference held annually.

For information on how you can involved college relations please contact Jason Viken at jviken@hypercom.com

What does a SHRM student chapter do?

SHRM student chapters have regular meetings, usually weekly or bi-monthly, with scheduled programs designed to help members learn more about HR and the real world of business. Elected student officers run the chapters with the assistance of a chapter advisor and sponsoring professional SHRM chapter members. Chapters invite local business people to speak to the members about current developments in the business world and how they will impact future workers. Beyond the regular meetings, chapters organize a variety of activities including company tours, student conferences, resume-writing and interviewing workshops, fundraisers, internship programs, and social events. These activities allow you to learn more about HRM while building relationships with local professionals and other students and of course, having fun!

Students
What is the Society for Human Resource Management?

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India.

The Society for Human Resource Management's Student Program was created in 1965 to promote mutually beneficial interaction between HRM students and practitioners. Since the first chapter was chartered more than 40 years ago, the student program has experienced tremendous growth. The program now includes over 450 affiliated student chapters and more than 15,000 student members.

Source: www.SHRM.org

See Video Link Below

http://arizona.jobing.com/video_details.asp?segment=22644&i=45887

So I’m a student, how do I attend EVHRA Meetings?

Student Definition

Students are allowed to attend one EVHRA meeting per academic year free of charge; thereafter , there is a small fee of $20.00 per meeting to help EVHRA cover the cost of your meal.  If you are experiencing financial difficulties please contact Jason Viken at jviken@hypercom.com

To register for an EVHRA meeting please contact Jason Viken at jviken@hypercom.com no later than the close of business day on the Friday before the scheduled EVHRA meetings.  EVHRA meetings are always held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. 

Helpful Links for Students

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
www.SHRM.org

SHRM Student Programs
http://www.shrm.org/Communities/SHRMChapters/Pages/default.aspx

Arizona SHRM State Council
http://www.azshrm.org/

Arizona Professional SHRM Local Chapters
http://www.azshrm.org/default.asp?PageID=10001108

Jobing.com
http://arizona.jobing.com/default.asp

Ottawa Student Chapter Meeting
Ottawa University
10020 North 25th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Website – www.ottawa.edu/az
Phone – 602-371-1188

Jason Viken, VP of Student Relations for EVHRA is pleased to update the membership on the Ottawa University Society Human Resource Management (OUSHRM) Student Chapter.

Student Chapter Meeting Will Be Held On

Saturday, April 24, 2010

12:00PM-1:30PM

“Health Care Reform and What it Means to HR Professionals”

Meeting Location:

Blood Systems, Inc.

6210 East Oak Street

Scottsdale, Arizona 85257

Cross Streets are 62^nd Street and Oak (Between McDowell and Thomas Road)

Also in Student Chapter news, On March 26, 2010 and March 27, 2010 three student members of the Arizona State University Student Chapter of SHRM represented Arizona at the 2010 Southwest Central HR Games at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM.