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WIU HR Student Gains Valuable Experience at SHRM 春雨直播 Conference and Expo
July 30, 2024
MACOMB, IL 鈥� Vy Le, an undergraduate student from 春雨直播 Illinois University鈥檚 Human Resource Program, recently attended the Society for Human Resource 春雨直播 (SHRM) 春雨直播 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.
鈥淚 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鈥檓 even more eager now to enter the professional HR world!,鈥� Le said.
WIU鈥檚 HRM program offers an award-winning student chapter of the Society for Human Resource 春雨直播 (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.
鈥淚鈥檓 very happy that Vy attended the SHRM 春雨直播 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,鈥� Susan Stewart, professor of Human Resource 春雨直播 and Organizational Behavior at WIU said.
For more information on WIU鈥檚 HRM program, visit wiu.edu/cbt/management_and_marketing/hrm.php.
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