Q: Can membership in a local chapter help me?
A: Absolutely! By joining a local SHRM-affiliated chapter (MC-SHRM), you will gain access to:

Networking Opportunities

• Create a network with the HR professionals and companies in your community
• Tap into the knowledge of your peers to gain insight on how other local organizations handle various human resource situations, procedures, policies, etc.
• Learn about career advancement opportunities you may not otherwise know about

• Take advantage of local professional development learning opportunities that support SHRM’s competency model, throughout every step of your career
• Discover up-to-date information on pending federal and state legislation that may impact your company’s operations

Professional Development Opportunities

• Leadership skills development opportunities include taking on a volunteer leadership role in your local chapter
• You will have the opportunity to earn professional development credits (PDCs) for attending chapter programming approved for SHRM-CP and SHRM‑SCP recertification

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: As a member of my local chapter, am I automatically a SHRM member?®A: No. To learn more about the benefits of SHRM and how to join, visit shrm.org/join

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