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Nurturing Your HR Career: Exploring the SHRM Career Mentoring Program

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    Nurturing Your HR Career
    Exploring the SHRM Career Mentoring Program

    Are you looking to elevate your HR career to new heights? Do you seek guidance, support, and wisdom from seasoned professionals in the field? Look no further than the SHRM Career Mentoring Program! As registration opens for the Spring cohort until the end of April 2024, let's delve into what makes this program a must for aspiring HR professionals.

    Managed by Dan Horgan, the SHRM Career Mentoring Program is designed to provide a structured platform for both mentors and mentees in the HR profession. The matching program offers a unique opportunity for individuals to connect, learn, and grow together. Focusing on fostering meaningful relationships and professional development, this program aims to empower participants to thrive in their careers. The mentoring process fosters growth for mentors and mentees.

    Program Structure:

    Three Webinars: The program is infused with new content delivered in three insightful webinars led by Dan Horgan, providing invaluable insights into the world of HR, career development strategies, and navigating professional challenges. These sessions serve as a foundation for the mentoring journey and provide sufficient structure for first-timers and seasoned mentors and mentees.

    Three Mentor-Mentee Sessions: Between the webinars, participants engage in one-on-one sessions with their mentors. Sessions are tailored to address specific career goals, challenges, and skill development needs of the mentees. It's an opportunity to gain personalized guidance and advice from experienced professionals in the field.

    Time Frame The program spans three months, starting in May 2024. Within this period, mentees have the chance to make significant strides in their professional journey under the guidance of their mentors. Mentors refresh their coaching and mentoring skills, as well.

    Why Participate?

    1. Clarify Career Goals Whether you're just starting your career in HR or aiming to advance to the next level, the SHRM Career Mentoring Program provides a platform to clarify your career goals. Through meaningful conversations with your mentor, you can gain clarity on your aspirations and chart a path toward achieving them.

    2. Develop Career Plans Crafting a solid career plan is essential for long-term success in HR. With the guidance of experienced mentors, you can develop a strategic roadmap tailored to your ambitions. Mentors offer invaluable insights, perspectives, and advice to help you navigate the complexities of career planning.

    3. Strengthen High-Demand Skills In today's dynamic workplace landscape, possessing high-demand skills is crucial for career advancement. The SHRM Career Mentoring Program equips mentees with the opportunity to strengthen their skillset in HR. Whether it's mastering the latest HR technologies, honing leadership capabilities, or enhancing communication skills, mentors provide invaluable support and resources to help mentees thrive.

    4. Recertification Credits Earned Mentors and mentees earn 3 PDCs toward recertification - a wonderful form of recognition for participation.

    Who Can Participate?

    Both mentors and mentees are invited to participate in the program. Mentors are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the field of HR, eager to share their knowledge and insights with the next generation of HR leaders. Mentees are individuals at various stages of their HR careers, seeking guidance, support, and mentorship to achieve their professional goals. The Anchorage SHRM Chapter focuses on linking students with mentors and mentors with mentees from across the nation. "Our students experience the power of a national network and begin to see how local SHRM activities link with the big picture", stated an active mentor in Anchorage, adding "We hope to have numerous professionals enroll in the Spring program to hone their mentoring skills."

    Take Action!

    The SHRM Career Mentoring Program offers a transformative experience for individuals passionate about advancing their careers in HR. With a structured framework, expert guidance, and personalized mentorship, participants have the opportunity to gain clarity, develop skills, and unlock their full potential in the field of HR. As registration opens for the Spring cohort until the end of April 2024, seize this opportunity to embark on a journey of growth, learning, and professional development.

    Don't miss this chance to elevate your HR career—register for the SHRM Career Mentoring Program no later than the end of April 2024. Both mentors and mentees are invited.

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