SHRM Student Chapters in Delaware
Nicknamed the “Small Wonder,” Delaware is known for being the second smallest state in the nation with the fewest number of counties and the only state without a national park within its natural borders. Despite its rather miniscule size on the northeastern region of the Delmarva Peninsula along the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware is home to three student chapters of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).
As the world’s largest association devoted exclusively to human resources representing more than 140 countries, the SHRM serves the various business needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the profession. With more than 450 affiliated nationwide, SHRM chapters provide the opportunity for students to network at the local level with professionals in the field through conferences, workshops, fundraisers, social events, and internships. The following are the student chapters for the SHRM that offer memberships to learn more about the real world of business in Delaware.
Delmarva Student SHRM Chapter #5613
Affiliated with the Delmarva SHRM 2011 Excel Award Silver Chapter Award Winner, the Delmarva Student SHRM Chapter #5613 was developed in 2008 as a subsidiary organization to serve as a networking resource group for local students aspiring to Human Resources Management professional careers. Although membership to the chapter encompasses mainly students from Kent and Sussex counties of Delaware, any student within 45 miles is welcome to join. With meetings held once a month based on availability of student attendance, the group utilizes speakers to present information on relevant topics of professional interest, organizes study sessions for students preparing for certification as a PHR, and offers networking possibilities for field internships. Social events are also of prominent importance, including the Holiday Social, Chartering Ceremony, and Wine and Dine picnic.
Contact Information
P.O. Box 1169
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 670-0786
wspiering@aol.com
http://delmarva.shrm.org/delmarva-student-chapter
Goldey-Beacom College
Located in beautiful Pike Creek Valley in the suburbs of Wilmington, Delaware with easy access to the metropolitan centers of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City, Golden-Beacom College is a private comprehensive institution with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP), Golden-Beacom College offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management for aspiring HR professionals. Students enrolled in these programs are also given the opportunity to join the Goldey-Beacom SHRM Chapter sponsored by the Delaware SHRM. Membership into the chapter provides a unique forum to discuss and learn the importance of various HR issues and network with professionals for opportunity in the field.
Contact Information
4701 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8814
blackc@gbc.edu
http://www.gbc.edu/degrees/gr/mba-hrm2012.html
Wilmington University
As a private institution with admission policies that provide access for all of varying ages, interests, and professional aspirations, Wilmington University is located in the center of the mid-Atlantic corridor in the historic city of New Castle near Wilmington. The WilmU College of Business is committed to excellence in teaching in a wide range of relevant business studies accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, including a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management. For graduate level students, there are programs to receive a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, and Organizational Leadership. In order to supplement course materials learned inside the classroom setting, students are encouraged to join the Wilmington University Student SHRM Chapter. In conjunction with the chapter, the university offers a preparation course for those taking the Professional Human Resource Management certification examination as well.
Contact Information
320 N. DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(877) 967-5464
robin.b.weinstein@wilmu.edu
http://www.wilmu.edu/business/hrm.aspx
For those who are pursuing their business interests for advanced leadership roles in Human Resources Management within the state of Delaware, it is highly recommended that students consider becoming involved in the membership of these student chapters for the Society of Human Resource Management. With the increased access to learning workshops, mentoring opportunities, and internship experiences in the field, students have the highest chance for building long-lasting connections that will help them achieve all their HR professional dreams.
