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Foundation

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:26:05 GMT

Foundation

Academic Scholarships

Each year, the SHRM Foundation provides over $400,000 in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in human resources or related fields.

Professional Development Grants

The Foundation also awards over $200,000 in grants to support:

SHRM conference attendance
SHRM student membership
SHRM certification and prep courses
Additional HR career‑advancing opportunities

 Mentorship strengthens the HR community.
Whether you're early in your HR career or a seasoned CHRO, your experience can make you a powerful mentor. Not interested in mentoring right now? SHRM provides a range of mentoring programs designed to support and advance your career.

Mary Lee Roth

Foundation Director

Donate Today

As SHRM’s nonprofit arm, the SHRM Foundation empowers HR and employers to address society’s most urgent workplace challenges. Through its programs and partnerships, the Foundation strengthens talent pipelines, supports mental health and wellness initiatives, and equips HR for the future. Help us build a world of work that works for everyone.

Please note: SHRM login is required to make a donation.

Membership

Wed, 01 May 2024 20:28:54 GMT

Membership

Be a part of something bigger. Join over 3,000 HR professionals in Iowa by becoming a member of a local chapter.

 Hanna Reinders

Membership State Director

Why join a local chapter?

Real World Networking (Not just business cards) - Connect with HR professionals facing similar challenges within the same labor market and local laws. Build trusted peer relationships you can call when issues arise. HR can be isolating—local chapters create connection and support.

Practical, Localized Learning - Learn how other organizations handle employee relations, compliance, and culture. Get actionable takeaways – not just theory.

Certification & Professional Development Support - Advance your career with a SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP by participating in local SHRM certification study groups. Local chapters offer convenient access to ongoing learning opportunities and recertification credits through programs and conferences.

College Relations

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 01 May 2024 03:49:03 GMT

College Relations

Student Chapters

KAYLEE WURTH

College Relations State Director

University of Iowa
2025-2026 Chapter President: Ava Scailabba ( ava-scialabba@uiowa.edu )
University of Northern Iowa
2025-2026 Chapter President: Gracie Vest ( vestg@uni.edu )
Iowa State University
2025-2026 Chapter President: Lauren Steigerwaldt ( lasteigs@iastate.edu )
Drake University
2025-2026 Chapter President: Jaylin Peoples ( jaylin.peoples@drake.edu )
Mount Mercy University
2025-2026 Chapter President: Abbey Smith ( asmith0721@mtmercy.edu )
Western Illinois University
2025-2026 Chapter President: Kai Ann Jeffcoat ( kar-jeffcoat@wiu.edu )
Mor ningside
2025-2026 Chapter President: Lydia Miller ( llm012@morningside.edu )
Buena Vista
2025-2026 Chapter President: Carly Miller ( millcar3@bvu.edu )

Part of a student organization, but not yet affiliated with us? Reach out to Kaylee Wurth for additional information.

SHRM Certification

Wed, 01 May 2024 03:07:53 GMT

SHRM Certification

First-Time Certification SHRM Members

Set Yourself Apart with SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Certification

Certification not only prepares you for the challenges ahead, but also sets you on a path for further success. By earning your SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®) credential, you demonstrate that you’re invested in your career and ready to lead.

ANGIE KONIG

Certification State Director

Iowa SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities .

Unlike memorization-based certification credentials, SHRM certification measures an HR professional's most critical skill: the ability to apply HR principles to real-life situations. No other exam compares.

Prove your HR knowledge—and how you can apply that knowledge on the job. Gain a platform to show you’re ready to take on the next challenge.

Get Started:

Determine your eligibility using the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP eligibility chart. ( Which Certification Is Right For You? )
Apply for the exam . Find upcoming deadlines, exam windows, and fees and submit your application
Choose a SHRM certification preparation option , based on your learning style and schedule. Discover available learning options
Take the exam and leverage your certification! Continue ongoing learning and development through recertification
For more information on how to seek your certification, refer to the SHRM Certification Handbook

Prepare to Earn Your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

The SHRM Certification Prep System is delivered in a fully online format—providing comprehensive, flexible and effective SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam preparation. Real-life situations that require decision-making skills are incorporated into the online learning modules in addition to study tools to help you better understand, apply and engage with behavioral competencies and HR knowledge. Professionals who use the SHRM Learning System to prepare for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam consistently beat the average pass rate.

Discover available SHRM System learning options , to suit your schedule, learning style, group size and location. Then get started on the path to earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP!

Virtual & Instructor-Led Study Options:

Check back later as options become available.

Recertification SHRM Members:

Maintain Your SHRM Credential with Recertification

HR professionals may maintain their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential by engaging in professional development activities that relate to the behavioral competencies and HR knowledge identified in the SHRM Applied Skills and Knowledge™. SHRM created three avenues by which SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credential holders can earn PDCs: Advance Your Education, Advance Your Organization, and Advance Your Profession. Be sure to check out SHRM’s Specialty Credentials if you’re interested in advancing your personal and professional career!

For more information on how to recertify, refer to the SHRM Recertification Handbook .

2026 Exam Windows:

The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams are offered during two windows each year. When applying for the exam, you must apply during the application period that coincides with your testing window. Applications must be received by the standard deadline for each window. View SHRM's testing windows and exam fees . Exam application deadlines close at 11:59 PM, ET

Quest ions?

Please contact your local SHRM Affiliate Chapter Certification Director or the State Certification Director for guidance.

Facebook and LinkedIn SHRM Certification posts: https://socialpresskit.com/shrm-we-are-work

Then, scroll down (or search) and click on SHRM Certification or SHRM Recertification.

Government Affairs

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 01 May 2024 03:07:53 GMT

Government Affairs

SHRM has an active Government Affairs division that plays a crucial role in influencing public policy on behalf of HR professionals and the broader field of human resources management.

MARK HUDSON

Legislative Action State Director

SHRM Public Policy Priorities

SHRM's Government Affairs division ensures that the voice of HR is heard in the halls of power, influencing policies that shape the working lives of millions. Their efforts help create a conducive regulatory environment that benefits both employees and employers.