Emerging Professionals Committee

SHRM Portage County's goal for our Emerging Professionals committee is to build a collaborative relationship with the students, advisors, and officials from our partnering Colleges and Universities and support the emerging professionals in our chapter. To achieve our goal, we provide programs and services geared toward the professional development of students and emerging professionals.  

Programs and services provided to our student and emerging professional members include:                                      

Academic Scholarship Program

Each year, SHRM Portage County awards a scholarship to a Kent State student who is a member of the KSU student HR organization.   

Applications are accepted through May 1st of each year with the award presented at our June member meeting.   

 For more information about the scholarship, application process or to obtain an application, please contact: Danielle.Gallegos@hattielarlham.org 

Mentorship Program for Emerging Professionals and KSU Students

Chapter Member Program: 

The purpose of the Chapter Member Mentorship Program is to provide developmental opportunities for entry-level HR professionals who are members of the chapter. 

This one-on-one mentorship is designed as a defined relationship between an HR professional with in-depth knowledge of their field, helping entry level HR professionals hone skills, discover opportunities, and make connections they can carry into their careers. The desired outcome is for the HR professional to provide entry level professionals with valuable insights and guidance, such as practical advice, industry knowledge, and networking opportunities.  

The type of mentorship opportunity is based on the need of the emerging professional. 

Student Program: 

The purpose of the Student Mentorship Program is to increase the touch points between HR professionals who are members of the chapter with students who are members of the Kent State student chapter of SHRM.  

This is a one-on-one mentorship designed as a defined relationship between an HR professional with in-depth knowledge of their field, helping students hone skills, discover opportunities, and make connections they can carry into their careers. The desired outcome is for the HR professional to provide students with valuable insights and guidance, such as practical advice, industry knowledge, and networking opportunities. 

To participate in the program, students will complete an online application to match the student with a Mentor. The length of the mentorship is determined by the mentor and mentee. 

Examples of resources provided:

Ohio HR Games - Information about the Ohio HR Games is pending. 

SHRM Foundation Scholarship and Grant Programs 

 SHRM Foundation and SHRM work hard to support and celebrate everyone who makes up the HR profession, from students to emerging professionals to seasoned leaders. To do that, each year, SHRM Foundation: