Illinois SHRM Student Conference
The IL SHRM Student Conference is an exciting and unique opportunity for students across the state to learn, connect with their peers, and network with HR professionals.
March 29, 2025
College of DuPage
Student Resource Center(SRC) at College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
AGENDA
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8:00 AM – 8:30 AM |
Check-In |
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8:30 AM |
Open Conference – Heather Acerra, ILSHRM College Relations Director |
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8:40 AM |
The Value of SHRM Membership – Faith Stipanovich, SHRM-SCP, Manager, Students and Emerging Professionals, SHRM |
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9:00 AM |
Keynote Speaker – Matt Glowacki – “Give People a Chance to Surprise You”
During the workday, people frequently interact with others who have different abilities and hardships they are working through. Too many times, the absence of information or the presence of misinformation about another person causes people to have far too low of an expectation for what another person can do. This session teaches how and why it is important to see potential in people and how giving them a chance to surprise you, creates camaraderie and promotes company culture.
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10:00 AM |
Breakout Session #1 |
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10:45 AM- 11:00 AM |
Break (move to next session and check out booths featured in lobby) |
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11:00 AM |
Breakout Session #2 |
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12:00 PM |
Lunch and Networking with Experienced Professionals (Main Conference Room) |
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In Lobby over lunch |
LinkedIn Photos, SHRM Swag Tables, SHRM Booth, Resume Critique booths, Employer Booths |
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1:30 PM |
HR Professionals Panel – Moderated by Heather Acerra |
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2:30 PM |
Wrap up/Adjourn |
This year’s benefits include
- Networking with experienced HR Professionals from multiple industries
- Breakout training sessions on topics including:
- Job Search Strategies
- LinkedIn Secrets – A Recruiter’s Perspective
- Networking – A skill we all need!
- Interviewing Tips and Techniques
- Understanding and Negotiating Job Offers
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
- Any student currently pursuing a degree in a human resources-related field in Illinois.
DRESS CODE & RULES
- Dress comfortably, and professionally, temperatures may vary.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Each team will have 30 minutes to present their cases and 15 minutes for Q&A.
Judges will use a rubric to score the oral presentations based on the teams’ ability to analyze the information presented in the case and clearly and effectively communicate the recommended course of action, using the rubric provided.
Dates & Events Information
April 16, 2024:
Registration – registration is open.
September 6, 2024:
Registration – deadline to register for the IL Student Case Competition.
September 9, 2024:
Case Release – team captains will receive the case via email.
September 30, 2024:
Presentations/Executive Summary due by 5:00 pm (Central time)
October 5, 2024:
ILSHRM Student SHRM Conference
Preferred Hotels/Housing
REGISTER NOW
The conference is free for students and volunteers.