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14 | forwardHR • Sp r i n g 202 3 LOCAL WI SHRM CHAPTERS Workforce readiness partnerships Better together: SHRM membership, chapter membership Did you know joining a local SHRM chapter improves your networking opportunities, career resources and professional development opportunities? Participating in a local chapter also provides more opportunities for leadership positions. It's important to note that when you join SHRM, you are not automatically added to a local chapter — you need to take that extra step and join your local organization. There are local WI SHRM chapters active in five districts throughout Wisconsin. Visit wishrm.org/chapters to connect. WI SHRM Workforce Readiness team continues to build partnerships with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's (DWD) Bureau of Apprenticeship and Library Workforce Connection (LWC) to promote the visibility of both national and WI SHRM initiatives. Workforce Readiness Director Kellie Dunn-Poggemann at workforcedirector@wishrm.org can help you get connected with either of these initiatives. She explains, "We are excited to continue to drive partnerships which can help our organizations and demonstrate the value of the WI SHRM connections. We encourage your WI SHRM chapters and organizations to get involved to help build the future in these areas." Human Resource Registered Apprenticeship Program (HR RAP) With support from the U.S Department of Labor, the SHRM Foundation developed and launched the HR RAP in February 2021 to help individuals enter the field of HR. en, they partnered with the WI DWD Bureau of Apprenticeship to provide Wisconsin employers with a proven talent development solution for onboarding and/or upskilling HR specialists. is program offers an apprentice unique education through SHRM supported programs toward the SHRM-CP exam, on-the-job learning and a nationally recognized credential upon completion. is is a fantastic opportunity for employers who are looking to develop the next generation of diverse HR professionals. For more information and resources on the Wisconsin HR Specialist Registered Apprenticeship program, visit dwd.wisconsin.gov/ apprenticeship or email chuck.olsen@dwd.wisconsin.gov. *is HR RAP is officially recognized as a registered apprenticeship with the State of Wisconsin apprenticeship program through the DWD. Library Workforce Connection (LWC) WI SHRM is collaborating with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the DWD, Library Workforce Connection (LWC) group. e first workshop, "Position Your Library to Provide Workforce Assistance to Your Community," will focus on strategies for future public-facing programs, initiatives and building local connections. Libraries are asked to do more than ever to help their communities thrive, oen by assisting job seekers in gaining meaningful employment. is takes on many forms such as helping library users in job searching, application preparation, and other employment services. e first workshop was held on March 10, at the Portage County Library and focused on building local/regional connections and ongoing partnerships within South- Central Wisconsin. Chris Baker with the Department of Public Instruction was instrumental in the creation of this workshop which was the first of others to be held in the state over the next year. ■

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