The Kansas State Council of SHRM has launched Kansas’s first Registered Apprenticeship program for HR professionals, combining on-the-job learning with formal education to address workforce shortages and build HR talent. Developed with local, state, and federal collaboration, the program aligns with Governor Laura Kelly’s efforts to expand apprenticeships and enhance workforce skills.
As the first state to partner with the SHRM Foundation on its HR Registered Apprenticeship Program, Kansas will use the "learn-while-you-earn" model to boost productivity, retention, and diversity in entry-level HR roles. Launching this fall, the program will partner with five local SHRM chapters across Kansas, including Johnson County, Salina, and Wichita.