Jumpstart Your HR Career with a PIHRA Student Membership
Jumpstart Your HR Career with a PIHRA Student Membership!
Are you a student with aspirations to build a career in Human Resources? A PIHRA student membership is your gateway to building professional connections, accessing key HR resources, and preparing for future career opportunities. With exclusive discounts, invaluable networking opportunities, and various member benefits, PIHRA’s student membership equips you with the connections, tools and knowledge you need to jumpstart your HR career.
Exclusive Discounts for Chapter Meetings
You’ll receive significant discounts to attend PIHRA chapter meetings as a student member. These local events are packed with insights from HR subject matter experts, who discuss current HR trends, laws, and challenges in the workplace. Attending chapter meetings is an affordable way to stay informed about HR while learning directly from those leading HR. Plus, these sessions are great for building your confidence and expanding your professional circle.
Networking Opportunities with HR Leaders
One of the most impactful benefits of joining PIHRA as a student is the opportunity to connect with local HR professionals from diverse industries all across Southern California. Networking at PIHRA chapters can open doors to internships and job opportunities, allowing you to meet HR leaders actively seeking new talent. Many student and early HR professional members have secured internships or even their first full-time positions simply by engaging with their local PIHRA chapter and making meaningful connections.
Take it from Sheer Best, a former PIHRA student member:
“I am grateful to be part of PIHRA, an organization that offers excellent opportunities for continued education and networking. Most importantly, PIHRA facilitates an environment where meaningful connections can be built through various networking opportunities.
I’m thankful I discovered PIHRA during my time at CSUF. Through my involvement with this fantastic organization, I have built my network with HR practitioners and service providers, which I know I can call on when various situations arise. I’m not sure where I would be in my career if it weren’t for my PIHRA network and their support.”
Sheer’s story is just one example of how PIHRA’s opportunities can help students succeed.
Some PIHRA chapters, such as PIHRA Los Angeles, are also starting to offer short duration mentor programs. These programs pair students or early HR professionals with more senior HR professionals who can provide personalized guidance and career advice. Being mentored by someone in the industry helps you develop practical skills, grow your confidence, and gain insights into your future career path.
Additional Benefits
Beyond the discounts and networking, PIHRA student members gain access to a wealth of tools and resources designed to support their growth and learning:
HR Compliance Center (Powered by Mineral): Access to a comprehensive library of HR tools, including a job description builder and a downloadable employee handbook, to help you understand the foundational aspects of HR.
PIHRA Live (Powered by Mineral): Unlimited calls to PIHRA Live, where experts can answer your HR and compliance-related questions.
PIHRA Career Center: A dedicated career center to help you explore internships, job postings, and resources for resume building and interview preparation.
Don’t miss out on these invaluable opportunities to grow, learn, and network with HR leaders in your community. Become a PIHRA student member for only $35 for the year today and take the first step toward a successful career in HR! Click here for student eligibility requirements.