Workforce Readiness Update - March 2021
The SHRM Foundation has announced the HR Registered Apprenticeship Program (HR RAP). “The SHRM Foundation’s HR RAP is a US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program to prepare untapped talent and upskill incumbent workers for careers in HR.” SHRM also announced partnering with Google to offer Google Career Certificates.
On Feb 17th WI SHRM Leadership participated in the Milwaukee HR Roundtable event “Making the Case for Reentry Employment” exciting program kicked off by Wendi Safstrom, Executive Director - SHRM Foundation featuring the work of I.C. Stars who provides training and support for underserved populations in the Greater Milwaukee and Chicago areas.
The WISHRM Workforce Readiness Council supports five SHRM National Initiatives
- Emerging Talent - Preparing high school and college students to enter the workforce
- Veterans at Work - Helping organizations attract, hire and retain members of the military community.
- Getting Talent Back to Work - Helping the formerly-incarcerated transition back to the workforce
- Employing Abilities @ Work – Helping organizations hire, develop, advance and retain individuals with disabilities in their workplace
- The Aging Workforce
If you are interested in learning more or participating in the WISHRM Workforce Readiness Council, contact Bob Von Der Linn at rvonderlinn@gmail.com.
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