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Welcome to the Northwest Connecticut Human Resources Association

As we wrap up 2024, I couldn’t be prouder to be part of such an outstanding community of HR professionals!

This year, we offered more seminars for SHRM and HRCI credits than in 2023, thanks to Christine Goodall, who put together a fantastic calendar of free events for our members. These seminars have been invaluable for professional development and have kept us at the forefront of HR knowledge.

We also enjoyed a few in-person networking events and are now planning our end-of-year Holiday Party. These gatherings have provided great opportunities for our members to connect, build collaborative partnerships, and find peers or mentors within the HR field.

Congratulations to our very own Sarah Rinko, a member of NWCTHRA, who has been appointed as the CT SHRM State Treasurer! We are incredibly proud of her achievement and excited to see her make an impact at the state level.

We should know by month’s end whether we’ll win the Pinnacle Award. Thank you to our President-Elect, Sarah Alexander, for representing us at the volunteer event in Washington, D.C., and bringing back new tools and resources for NWCTHRA to share with our members.

To keep our chapter affordable while still offering valuable learning opportunities, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for their ongoing support of our networking events.

Our board continues to grow as new members volunteer around an hour each week to help NWCTHRA thrive. We still have open board positions, so if you’d like to contribute, please consider joining us. Just reach out to me at president.nwcthra@gmail.com.

Thank you all for being such a dedicated and inspiring group!

Warm regards,
Michelle Ferrari

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

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  • 3rd Annual Holiday Party
    December 12, 2024 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm
    Location:
    Hawk Ridge Winery

    Register Here

    Non-Members $25.00 fee via PayPal or Venmo

                     

  • Health and Safety for HR
    January 23, 2025 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
    Location:
    Virtual

    Register Here

    Non-Members $25.00 fee pay here via PayPal or Venmo

                     

     

  • Communicate Excellence Be Curious, Not Judgemental
    February 6, 2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am
    Location:
    Virtual. Zoom link to be sent day prior to event

    Register Here

    Non-Members $25.00 fee via PayPal or Venmo

                     

     

Connect with us

    Who We Are

    The Northwest Connecticut Human Resources Association (NWCTHRA) is dedicated to advancing the human resources profession and fostering excellence in workplaces throughout our region. As a community of HR professionals, we support career growth, workplace innovation, and professional success through ongoing education, impactful connections, and specialized services.

    Our Mission

    The Northwest Connecticut Human Resources Association (NWCTHRA), a proud Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), is committed to developing and empowering HR professionals and organizational leaders within our community. We offer a range of programs designed to expand knowledge, enhance skills, and provide valuable networking opportunities, enabling our members to excel in their careers and drive positive change in their organizations.

    Our Expertise

    Our chapter specializes in the following areas to meet the evolving needs of HR professionals and the workplaces they support:

    • Human Resources Strategy
    • Workplace Law & Compliance
    • Employee Engagement & Talent Development
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
    • HR Certification and Professional Development
    • Compensation, Benefits, & Rewards
    • Leadership & Management Training
    • Workplace Policy & Best Practices

    Through our dedication to these key areas, NWCTHRA empowers HR professionals and leaders to build better workplaces, foster engaged teams, and achieve organizational success.