Step into Your Future with PIHRA, Where Students Become HR Leaders!
Step into Your Future with PIHRA, Where Students Become HR Leaders!
If you’re a student with your sights set on a career in Human Resources, there’s no better time to jumpstart your journey than now, and no better organization to guide you than PIHRA. PIHRA is more than a membership; it’s a launchpad where today’s students become tomorrow’s HR leaders.
When you join PIHRA as a student member, you gain discounts, networking opportunities, and mentorship programs that will confidently propel you into HR.
Key Benefits of Joining PIHRA as a Student
Student Discounts:
PIHRA believes in supporting students by making professional development affordable. Enjoy discounted rates on chapter meetings, educational programs, and major conferences like the California HR Conference (CAHR). These savings add up fast and allow you to invest in your future without breaking the bank.
Networking Opportunities:
The consistent chapter meetings allow you to meet face-to-face with HR professionals already leading the field. These real-world connections can open doors to internships, job opportunities, and invaluable advice. Think of every meeting as an interview for your future or a mentorship waiting to happen.
Chapter Mentor Programs:
PIHRA is currently rolling out new chapter-level mentor programs, offering students the chance to be paired with experienced HR professionals who can help guide their careers. These programs are growing, and even more mentorship opportunities are on the horizon!
Complimentary Webinars:
Stay informed and enhance your skills with quarterly complimentary webinars for PIHRA student members. These sessions cover hot topics in HR and provide practical tools you can use immediately as you start your career.
Simply visit pihra.org/join and click on STUDENT MEMBER. You will also find more information about our membership on that page. Student Membership makes you eligible for a low membership rate ($35/year) and discounts on monthly meetings, seminars, and conferences. Once you graduate, you can upgrade your membership to a General Member for $95. Please click here for a full list of the eligibility requirements and forms related to the Student Membership. Send your eligibility documents to membership@pihra.org.
Real Stories: How PIHRA Launches Careers
Longtime PIHRA member and accomplished HR leader Jacquelyn Thorp credits PIHRA as a driving force behind her career success:
“I have been a PIHRA member from early on in my career. My boss and mentor required it. He saw the value of PIHRA and sent me to every luncheon, legal update, and conference. It was PIHRA where I learned from presenters, attorneys, and networking with other HR professionals how important the HR role is to the success of an organization.
As I grew in my career from Secretary to the VP of Human Resources, I continued to be a part of PIHRA, not only as a member but paying it forward as a speaker at PIHRA meetings and mentor to emerging Human Resources professionals.”
Jacquelyn’s experience highlights how investing in your professional growth early and staying engaged in a community like PIHRA can open doors, create lasting connections, and shape a lifelong career in Human Resources.
Joining PIHRA as a student is more than a membership; it’s a first step toward leadership. With resources, discounts, mentorship, and connections at your fingertips, you’ll be equipped to thrive in the dynamic world of Human Resources.
