Blue Ridge Community College is a pre-approved provider with HRCI. See the flyer for information about their upcoming non-credit classes in Human Resources and Management. 

The ROI Institute is offering our 5-day ROI Certification June 28-July2, 2010.  This event is hosted by SHRM at the Alexandria, VA headquarters.  This is a wonderful opportunity for members of your chapter to attend such an event in your own backyard.  Spaces are limited; please see the flyer for details.

For more information contact the ROI Institute at 205-678-8101.

Website Chair's Editorial Comment: It seems to me that this workshop could be submitted for Strategic credit to HRCI for recertification.

Project Description:  The BRCC Community College Advanced Manufacturing Skills Project is designed to increase and certify the number of individuals with skills needed in today's advanced manufacturing workforce. The project, funded through Workforce Investment Act Funds and allocated to eight community colleges in Virginia, is designed to enhance local efforts for training and competency-based certifications.

Grant Application Process:  Manufacturing companies will submit an application for funding to BRCC describing the certification project and verifying the eligibility of participants. The project must be completed and reimbursement documents submitted prior to June 30, 2011. Upon review and approval of the application, a letter will be issued with the level of funding awarded for the project. Unemployed individuals may apply directly to BRCC for funding.

Participant Eligibility:  All participants receiving training or services funded by this grant must be at least 18 years of age, comply with Military Selective Service Act, and be lawfully eligible to work in the U.S. as outlined in the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Employers must verify participant eligibility and retain certain records: (http://www.doleta.gov/USWORKFORCE/WIA/act.cfm).

Eligible Expenses include: (1) credit or non-credit courses: tuition, assessment fees, books/supplies; (2) training related to the attainment of the industry certification or credential: preparatory course fees; assessment fees, books/supplies.

Reimbursement Process:  Within 30 days following completion of the project, reimbursement documents must be submitted including: participant information form, reimbursement request form, copies of receipts or other proof of payment of eligible expenses.

Contact for more information and/or to obtain an application for funding:    

             Lester Smith, smithl@brcc.edu ; 540.453.2346

SHRM Foundation Academic and Certification Scholarships for HR Professionals

Generously underwritten by JJ Keller Foundation, Inc.

One hundred scholarships totaling $100,000 will be awarded to SHRM members in 2010. The awards program is designed to assist HR professionals in meeting their professional development goals. Individuals may apply for either a $2,000 education scholarship or a $750 certification scholarship.

Application Deadline: July 15, 2010

Eligibility: SHRM professional, general, and associate members--with a valid SHRM ID number--pursuing a college degree or working toward PHR, SPHR, GPHR, or California certification are eligible to apply.   (SHRM student members and chapter local-only members are not eligible for these awards.)   Chapters and state councils may also apply for scholarship funds to support certification training programs.

Awards:   80 certification scholarships of $750 each and 20 academic scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded. Applications will be judged in the following five groups:

″            Northeast Region

″            Southeast Region (includes former Caribbean Atlantic Region)

″            North Central Region

″            Southwest Central Region

″            Pacific West Region (includes former Asia Pacific Region)

Each group has a total of $20,000 to distribute, which means applicants compete only with others in their own region. Each region will award 16 certification scholarships and 4 academic scholarships for a total of 20 awards.  

How to Apply: Visit www.shrm.org/foundation and click on "Scholarships & Awards" to learn more about the SHRM Foundation Scholarship Program. Application period: April 1-July 15, 2010.          

Dear Virginia SHRM Members:

On behalf of the Sponsorship and Exhibitor Committees with the 2010 Virginia State SHRM Conference, we would like to welcome you to join us for a wonderful program featuring the theme titled "The Fine Art of HR". We expect to host 550 to 650 of your peers and other HR decision makers streaming into the valley for this event! Our conference is to be held at the Hotel Roanoke on September 29 through October 1, 2010.  

We still have very limited sponsorship and exhibit opportunities available. We invite you to promote your business and provide corporate support to the conference this year. Our attached flyers describe all of the various levels of sponsorship and exhibit opportunities. We are limiting the number of the support opportunities in order to offer the best value to your organization. In addition, we have great plans for your continuous visibility throughout the conference.

We also are focusing on maximizing your corporate support experience by greater communication between you and our Sponsor and Exhibit Host Teams, both for pre-conference planning and on-site help during the conference. There will be designated hospitality rooms stocked with refreshments just for our Sponsors and Exhibitors so that you have a place to relax and entertain your clients throughout the conference. We have a unique layout with concentration on forced flow and communicating your presence with us. We truly want to create a Sponsor Experience in thanks for your support and to make your investment as successful as possible.

We would love to work with you for our 2010 program. For more information about Sponsorship and/or Exhibitor opportunities please contact:

Coy mailto:Renick-CRenick@cox.net for Exhibitors

Shay Kushman- SHAYK@TheVitalityDepoe.com for Sponsorships

Ken Redick- KBRedick@carilionclinic.org for Sponsorships

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