NOTE: You will receive your receipt and soon as we enter your membership application into our system. First year student fee of $85.00 includes your chapter fee. All memberships renew every May 31st and your chapter fee will be added to your next renewal invoice.
First steps to a successful HR career
Why should a student choose a career in human resources? Many reasons. HR is one of the most interesting business functions—you get to shape business direction and success, lead talent management, create organizational culture, design leading-edge human capital programs and even steward sustainability.
Join HRPA as a student member. Next time we're on campus, be sure to attend our HRPA student presentation and take advantage of our $85.00 + Taxes Student Membership special offer.
Student Development
HRPA student membership is the start of a career-long commitment to learning. The association makes it easy to stay ahead of the curve—right from the beginning.
- Networking: The association offers many networking opportunities—at both the association and chapter level—for the HR student. Get to know HR veterans at conferences or meet local professionals at chapter meetings—HRPA membership is a great way to connect with HR leaders and make contacts with future employers.
- Mentoring: Many chapters feature mentoring programs linking experienced HR practitioners with students. Mentoring is a great way to gain practical guidance on your HR career. Contact your local chapter to find out more.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Students can volunteer at our annual conference, at one of many chapter events or on a committee—there’s no better way to gain valuable experience
- Education Resources: HRPA’s Resource Centre has an extensive library of management and HR-related books and professional journals to help you with class projects and aid your studies.
- Plus, the Resource Centre’s research team assists students with information requests. An exclusive service to members, submit your request and receive a report with extracts on the best and most current information