What is SHRM?

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 175,000 individual members, the Society’s mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available. As an influential voice, the Society’s mission is also to advance the human resource profession to ensure that HR is recognized as an essential partner in developing and executing organizational strategy. Founded in 1948, SHRM currently has more than 500 affiliated chapters within the United States and members in more than 100 countries.

 

Why Join SHRM?

To stay on the cutting edge of business practice, network with peers, and learn effective strategies to challenges that you face at work, a professional organization like SHRM is essential. Becoming involved with SHRM now as a student, you will become familiar with all of their resources prior to entering the job market. In addition, SHRM is highly recognized in the business environment by fellow HR professionals and others and will give you an advantage in job entry, development, and future promotion. We have also developed a network of SHRM mentors in York who are willing to spend time with you to help identify career opportunities. In today’s job market, these networking contacts are vital for entry into the job market and future opportunities.

 

Why Join SHRM YCP Chapter?

bullet Get a head start on your career with networking opportunities at YCP meetings, local SHRM meetings, and the SHRM Annual Conference
bullet Learn more about the HR field through conferences and guest speakers
bullet Gain leadership experience within the YCP chapter
bullet Great opportunities for scholarships
bullet Obtain advice on interviewing, resumes, cover letters and applying for jobs
bullet Job shadowing program. The YCP chapter is fortunate to have mentors willing to allow YCP student members to shadow them in "a day as an HR professional"