Conferences

2017 WISHRM

Student Conference
and HR Games Competition

March 3-4, 2017
Blackhawk Technical College - Central Campus,  Janesville, WI

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Registration Closes on February 19, 2017

Conference Description

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for the 2017 Student Conference & HR Games being hosted by the Blackhawk Technical College March 3-4, 2017. Register today to ensure your spot at the conference!

This year there are 5 different registration types to choose from:

(1) Student HRGames and Conference Participant:  Teams of 2 or 3 compete in a jeopardy-style competition in HR-related categories! Before registering, pick your teammates and come up with a team name as you will need this to register. Each member of the team must register separately and use the same team name.

What is HR Games?  Check Out information at SHRM website.

(2) Student – Conference Only:  For those students that want to attend but are not interested in competing on a HRGames team.  You can watch the competition or help as a volunteer.

(3) Chapter Advisor:   Advisors attending with your chapter.

(4) Conference Volunteers:  For those Professional Chapter Members that are interested in volunteering their time at the conference.  Click here to learn more about being a volunteer.
 
(5) Speakers:  For those attending as a guest speaker.  
  
Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 19, 2017

We need at least 30 volunteers to make this event a success.  Judges, Presenters, Timekeepers, Scorekeepers and more.  Click here to find out more.
 

Event Pricing

 

Location / Hotel Accommodations

SHRM Member
Student (Full-Time Undergrad)
Non-SHRM Chapter Member
$0
$0
$0

Blackhawk Technical College – Central Campus
6004 S CTY RD G
Janesville, WI 53546-9458
Click here for directions to Black Hawk Technical College

Baymont Inn & Suites – Janesville
616 Midland Road  Janesville, WI 53546
608-758-4545
$60.00+tax (4 people max per room)
Click HERE for online reservations
RSVP and mention HRGames by Friday, February 17 to lock in your rates

Hampton Inn Hotel – Janesville
2400 Sulton Street  Janesville, WI 53546
608-754-4900
$94+tax (no person limit)
Click HERE for online reservations
RSVP and mention HRGames by Friday, February 3 to lock in your rates

Conference at a Glance

Friday, March 3, 2017

Time Location Description
2:00pm-4:00pm  Blackhawk Conference Room WISHRM State Council Meeting
4:00pm-7:00pm  North Commons Attendee Registration
4:00pm – 5:15pm  North Commons Volunteer Registration
5:15pm-6:00pm  Blackhawk Conference Room HRGames Volunteer Training and Dinner
5:00pm-6:00pm  Commons Attendee Sit-Down Dinner
6:15pm-6:30pm  Commons Opening Ceremony & HRGames Overview
6:40pm-7:10pm  Central Classrooms HRGAMES:  ROUND 1 (15 min prep/15 min competition)
7:15 pm -7:40 pm  Central Classrooms HRGAMES:  ROUND 2 (10 min prep/15 min competition)
7:45 pm -8:05 pm  Central Classrooms HRGAMES:  ROUND 3 (5 min prep/15 min competition)
8:10 pm -8:30 pm  Central Classrooms HRGAMES:  ROUND 4 (5 min prep/15 min competition)
8:35 pm -8:55 pm  Central Classrooms HRGAMES:  ROUND 5 (5 min prep/15 min competition)
9:00 pm -9:15pm  Commons HRGAMES Friday Night Wrap-Up (Announce Finalists)

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Time Location Description
8:00am-10:00am  North Commons Attendee, Volunteer, and Speaker Registration
8:00am-9:00am  Commons Breakfast
9:00am-10:00am  Commons Guest Speaker 1
10:10am-11:00am  Commons Guest Speaker 2
10:10am-11:00am  Blackhawk Conference Room Advisor Only Break-out
Student Chapter Advisors are strongly encouraged to attend this Advisor specific session.
Facilitated by BTC Student SHRM Chapter Advisor and your College Relation Directors
11:10am-12:00pm  Commons Guest Speaker 3
12:00pm-12:40pm  Commons Lunch
12:45pm-1:15pm  Student Success Center HRGAMES Semi-Finals
1:20pm-1:50pm  Commons HRGAMES Finals
2:00pm-2:15pm  Commons Awards and Closing Announcements

 

Contact Information

Terleen Cheslock
 

Emily Blakeslee, SHRM-SCP
College Relations Director


Em: collegerelationsdirector@wishrm.org
Term start:  01/01/2025


Biography

Emily is a strategic HR leader with a disciplined and flexible approach to problem-solving that balances business goals with employee needs. She has a proven record of driving initiatives that enhance performance, grow company culture and employee engagement, and increase ROI. And am a firm employee advocate and servant leader who empowers staff and designs strategies to attract and retain critical talent in a highly competitive market.

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