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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 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
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NKE Preparation
For more information visit the Office of the
Registrar – Registration and Certification of
the HRPA website: www.hrpa.ca
Exam Central
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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:
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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 1st and Dec 1st
and get entered to win a one
2012 HRPA Conference pass!
* Chapter Fee may apply
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 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
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 1st and Dec 1st
and get entered to win a one
2012 HRPA Conference pass!
* Chapter Fee may apply