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Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»HR Student Gains Valuable Experience at SHRM Annual Conference and Expo
July 30, 2024
MACOMB, IL – Vy Le, an undergraduate student from Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»'s Human Resource Program, recently attended the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference and Expo held in Chicago, IL.
The conference provided attendees the opportunity to hear from industry-leading speakers and participate in sessions covering the latest trends in the ever-evolving HR landscape, including talent acquisition, mental health, empathetic leadership, employee engagement, HR technology and more.
"I was able to meet a lot of HR professionals and vendors, including vendors used at Ascentra Credit Union where I am currently an intern in the HR department. I also met the team from MRA and answered a few HR questions on their podcast! This was a great experience - putting yourself out there is important. This conference opened a lot of doors for me. I'm even more eager now to enter the professional HR world!," Le said.
WIU's HRM program offers an award-winning student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and a SHRM-aligned curriculum that prepares students for professional certification. Students gain hands-on experience with local organizations, equipping them with industry-recognized skills. The university provides extensive networking opportunities through study abroad programs, professional development events, career fairs and internships. An integrated program allows students to earn both a bachelor's degree and an MBA in just five years. Additionally, accreditation by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) ensures a quality educational experience.
"I'm very happy that Vy attended the SHRM Annual Conference and Expo. Doing so allowed her to tap into a network of HR professionals to learn best practices and discover the latest in HR technology and other solutions," Susan Stewart, professor of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior at Â鶹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»said.
For more information on WIU's HRM program, visit wiu.edu/cbt/management_and_marketing/hrm.php.
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