Florida Tech Earns SHRM Outstanding Student Chapter Award
by Jehane Myers, SHRM-CP, PHR / District Director, District 6
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The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has awarded a 2019-2020 Outstanding Award designation to the Florida Tech SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members. The SHRM Outstanding Student Chapter Award recognizes chapters for specific projects and activities that distinguish them from other chapters. This designation was awarded to only 12 student chapters out of approximately 500 nationwide.
Florida Tech SHRM
The SHRM student chapter merit award program encourages the development of more effective student chapters and distinguishes outstanding activities and projects. Chapters are recognized based on chapter operations, chapter programming and professional development of members, support of the human resource profession, and SHRM engagement.
“Today’s members of our student chapters are the HR leaders of tomorrow. They are the movers and shakers of the future, and we cannot understate the vital role they play in SHRM’s success,” said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, SHRM president and CEO. “The Florida Tech SHRM is evidence that the future of HR is, indeed, in good hands. I applaud their accomplishments and ability to fiercely move forward during a time of such change and uncertainty in the workplace.”
SHRM student chapters have the opportunity to earn an award based on the projects and activities they complete during the merit award cycle, the most recent one of which lasted from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020.
The Florida Tech SHRM chapter focused on students’ transition from school to the workplace. Some notable accomplishments under the past President, Linda Ponce, included five educational events, three volunteer events, and a fundraiser in September 2019 that had a great turnout from the community! The chapter also piloted a mentorship program where students were strategically paired with a local HR professional within their field of interest.
"It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the chapter president for Florida Tech’s student SHRM chapter for the 2019-2020 year. When I became the chapter president, I recognized an opportunity for us to grow as a chapter by working closely with the local professional chapter to learn as much as possible from their wealth of knowledge and experience. It was a fulfilling year, and I am incredibly grateful to the executive board team and our advisor, Ivonne Delgado, for persevering and being results-driven! Our hard work has paid off and is culminated by this incredible recognition and honor from SHRM. We have grown stronger and closer as a student chapter this past year, and I cannot fully express how amazing it feels to have had our hard work and growth recognized by SHRM”, said Lida Ponce.
This year and under the leadership of student chapter President Kauyer Lor, the Florida Tech SHRM student chapter looks forward to continuing educational and professional career development. The chapter strives for inclusion and diversity, hosting events for campus students and community members, and increasing involvement. Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see our upcoming events.
Florida Tech SHRM's Executive Committee
If you are interested in joining the Florida Tech SHRM student chapter or hearing more about it, please contact: floridatechshrmchapter@gmail.com.
About the Society for Human Resource Management
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