National SHRM is offering Fall 2025 SHRM mentorship opportunities For students and emerging HR professionals!

Registration for these opportunities is available here. 

HR PATHWAYS & PERSPECTIVES

This virtual monthly series features a panel of HR leaders representing diversity in demographics, industry experience, HR function, and level who share stories and insights from their HR career journey. Sessions are open to members and non-members.

·                 Sept 24 | 6:30-7:30pm ET | Focus: Global HR
·                 Oct  22 | 6:30-7:30pm ET | Focus: General HR
·                 Nov 19 | 6:30-7:30pm ET | Focus: Talent Acquisition
·                 Dec 4 | 6:30-7:30pm ET | Focus: Emerging HR Trends

HR TALENT ACCELERATOR | October 2025 Cohort 

The program is designed to expand and diversify networks, level up skills, and increase access to career growth opportunities for HR students and emerging HR professionals. Each week of the four-week program, we focus on a different aspect of HR ranging from talent acquisition to learning and development and data analytics to inclusion & belonging.

Our next cohort will convene throughout October according to the schedule outlined below.

• Oct 2 | 6:00-7:30pm ET | Focus: Talent Acquisition & Employee Onboarding
• Oct 9 | 6:00-7:30pm ET | Focus: Learning & Development
• Oct 16 | 6:00-7:30pm ET | Focus: Data Analytics 
• Oct 23 | 6:00-7:30pm ET | Focus: Inclusion & Belonging

We secure mentors for each weekly session which runs for 90 minutes and includes both a large group facilitated 30-minute discussion on the topic with guiding questions shared in advance plus a project-based learning challenge that engages the mentors and students in small groups. Mentors support their group with coaching and feedback as they work on the project-based learning challenge.

Participants who complete at least three of the four sessions earn a Certificate of Achievement and up to 6 professional development credits annually.

Oct 4th 2025 we will be at One More Child from 9-11am! See the events page to register. 

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the SHRM-SCP and SHRM-CP Scholarship Program, Mid-FL SHRM is offering awards of up to $2,000 to support HR professionals in achieving their certification goals. Applications are open from Sept 15th - Oct 31st 2025. The recipient will be announced at our annual Holiday Party in December. 

Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is a major milestone that demonstrates your knowledge, leadership, and commitment to advancing the HR profession. This scholarship is designed to help offset the costs of exam fees, study materials, and preparation courses, removing financial barriers so you can focus on your professional growth.

Whether you are preparing for your first certification or taking the next step in your HR career, this scholarship provides a valuable opportunity to invest in yourself while gaining credentials that are recognized and respected across the industry. We encourage all eligible members who are HR professionals to apply and take advantage of this support in reaching their certification goals. Please submit your application here.