Objectives...

The objectives of the Colorado Springs Human Resources Association are:

To support professionals in human resources, management and supervisory positions To provide current information in human resource management and professional development through monthly programs and an annual workshop To promote continuing education through seminars and a scholarship program To provide the opportunity for members to meet and exchange ideas with professional colleagues To promote the development of skills in human resource-related specialities such as:

Activities...

Meetings are normally held the third Wednesday of each month. An all-day workshop is offered once a year. A luncheon announcement is sent to all members announcing the topic, time and place of the meeting, as well as pertinent information on seminars and updates in the human resources and management fields.

Each month a guest speaker is invited to address current issues and concerns of the human resources professional.

Scholarship...

CSHRA awards two (2) annual scholarships¹ of $100.00 each for active members²  pursuing professional certification.  Each scholarship must be used for direct examination costs within an area of Human Resources.  Scholarships will be awarded as a reimbursement once requirements have been met.

¹ Scholarships are not based on exam results
² Active member in good standing “ applicant has a paid membership either personal or through corporate membership. Applicant does not have any monies owed to CSHRA for either membership fees, monthly meetings or any other item.

History...

The Colorado Springs Human Resources Association was formerly the Colorado Springs Personnel Women, Inc (CSPW). A prominent member of our community Cari Shaffer (then President) and other businesswomen formed CSPW in 1983-1984. In 1996, the then President Lili Suiter, and the Board of the CSPW requested the name change to Colorado Springs Human Resources Association (CSHRA). The name was officially changed in 1997. Today, CSHRA is made up of over 100 memberships and growing with the same purpose and goals since 1983.

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