HR Matters
Texas SHRM
Submit
Chapter Leader Information Form (online) showing the FULL list of council
members with all contact information no later than 12/1; late
submissions may cause your chapter to be ineligible for a SHAPE award. If you don’t know your full council yet,
submit what you have by 12/1 and submit the rest later.
WGU Texas has partnered with the Texas State Council to offer $2,000 "Go Further in HR Scholarships."
These scholarships are designed for motivated HR personnel who wish to continue their education and earn a bachelor's or master’s degree.
WGU Texas Business College offers MBA degree programs in addition to a B.S. in Business Human Resource Management degree that provides expertise in the management of people at work, giving HR professionals the skills and knowledge to become an effective HR manager and staff specialist. This program covers the six categories that make up the HR Body of Knowledge established by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and as part of this program, students are required to pass one of two HR-specific, recognized industry exams:
• The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification Exam (administered by HRCI)
OR
• The Assurance of Learning Exam (administered by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)).
WGU Texas is a nonprofit, online university designed to expand access to higher education and meet the education needs of busy adult learners.
Here's why you should consider WGU Texas:
• An innovative, competency-based approach to education designed to let you take advantage of your prior experience and possibly accelerate your program.
• Personalized, one-on-one faculty support.
• A nonprofit university with affordable, flat-rate tuition.
• Regionally accredited online bachelor's and master's degrees in health professions (including nursing), business, information technology, and teacher education.
• Federal financial aid and scholarships available to those who qualify.
• No set class times. Study anytime, anywhere.
For eligibility requirements and to apply for the Go Further in Human Resources Scholarship, visit http://texas.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/scholarships/gofurther_hr_overview.
Or Contact:
Dr. Wendi Prater, Austin 512-934-0663
Linda Harris, Dallas 972-841-2440
Kristian Fitzgerald, Houston 832-723-7463
Joe Rodriguez, San Antonio / El Paso 210-204-2738
WGU Texas Community Relations Team
DallasHR is proud to announce that its Workforce Readiness Committee has been named as a finalist for the 2013 SHRM Pinnacle Award for its "Veteran's Initiative" program.
What started out as a one-time opportunity to assist several veterans with their resumes has blossomed into a comprehensive program. DallasHR teamed up with Allies in Services, aDallas nonprofit started by Roger Staubach, and our volunteers reviewed the resumes of
56 veterans and the spouses of veterans.
Of the first 56 resumes edited and returned, 13 veterans landed jobs! Another 17 had been called in for job interviews. Success breeds success, and these successes attracted more volunteers and more veterans. Going forward into 2014, the Workforce Readiness Committee has big plans to grow both its committee base AND HR volunteer base with goals to edit even more veteran resumes while expanding the initiative scope into providing behavioral interviewing techniques and mock interviewing practice sessions.
DallasHR believes a full scope of volunteer service initiatives including resume editing, behavioral interviewing training and mock interview practicing provides well-rounded program options for
veterans to consider as they navigate their job seeking process. The overall program is designed to be easy and convenient to attract HR volunteers to lend their skills, yet is versatile enough to be delivered as a group or individual session depending on the need. Above all, the primary focus is to ensure all initiatives remain relevant and meaningful for the veterans.
Like all volunteers, the Workforce Readiness volunteer felt the joy of helping others. They also felt thrill and accomplishment when the veterans landed jobs.
And the great thing about this program is that it can be easily replicated wherever there is a SHRM local chapter and veteran outreach organization.
To place your order for the booklet or if you have questions about the program, email the Committee's
Director, Neal England, at nealengland@sbcglobal.net.
SHRM Rio Grande
Valley held their Annual Meeting on October 30, 2013 at the Cimarron Country
Club in Mission, Texas. More than 50 chapter members were in attendance as
well as many guests. Members were presented with a Certificate of
Appreciation for their 2013 membership as well as a paid luncheon.
We were honored to
have Debi Dault, SHRM Texas State Council Governor as our guest speaker
presenting on the benefits of joining SHRM both on the National and Local
level. Debi informed the members of newly added member benefits provided
by SHRM which included additional means to obtain PHR, SPHR, GPHR
recertification credits, as well as the newly created HRMP/HRBP certification.
Members were given
a brief review of SHRM Rio Grande Valley chapter activities, 2013 Member Survey
Results, and Treasurer's Report. A motion was made and seconded to ratify
proposed bylaws approved by SHRM National. Elections were held for the
2014 Slate of Officers. Results are as follows:
·
Debbie Bocanegra, President
·
Leo Vargas, President-Elect
·
Daisy Castillo, Treasurer
·
Jolee Perez, Chapter Advisor
The meeting was
closed with door prize giveaways donated by City of McAllen Library, Courtyard
by Marriott, Dulces Famosos de Mexico, Express Employment Professionals,
Schlitterbahn, SHRM Rio Grande Valley, South Texas College, Spherion, Sylvan
Learning Center, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, and the University of Texas Pan
American Continuing Education.
On behalf of SHRM
Rio Grande Valley, we would like to thank all annual meeting
participants. Thank you for your continued support of the chapter
throughout the years.
