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Welcome to the Northwest Connecticut Human Resources Association

It is finally Spring!

We’re thrilled to welcome both new and returning members to our chapter for 2025! This year promises to be an exciting one, with six networking events and 16 seminars designed to help you earn valuable SHRM and HRCI credits—all for less than $100 per year.

Mark your calendar!

https://nwcthra.shrm.org/events

April:

15th: Be The Bridge with Kiki Orski

28th-30th: Tri-State Conference

May:

15th: AI Essentials for HR

22nd: Navigating HSA's

June:

10th: Trends and Employee Benefits

19th: Networking Event and One Digital Seminar

 

Volunteering!

Finally, our chapter thrives because of our amazing volunteers. If you’re interested in contributing as little as one hour per week, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to Michelle at president.nwcthra@gmail.com.

Here’s to another great year together!

Warm regards,
Michelle Ferrari

Thank you to our  2025 Sponsors:

Bronze:

Fully Promoted, Milford    Contact: Deb Katz

USI   Contact: Silas Warner

Events:

Eastside Electric, Inc

Career Compliance Solutions Contact: Dawn Tedesco

Lockton  Contact: Jonathan Bossio

Paycom Contact: Jake Lazarus

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Use link to see the sponsorship options.

Upcoming Events

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  • Tri-State Conference
    April 28, 2025 - 11:00am to April 30, 2025 - 3:00pm
    Location:
    Mohegan Sun

    Use this link to go directly to the website to register.

                     

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  • AI Essentials for HR Professionals
    May 15, 2025 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
    Location:
    Virtual. Zoom link to be sent day prior to event

    Register Here

    Members: Free / Non-Members $25.00 fee via PayPal or Venmo

                     

     

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  • Navigating HSA's
    May 22, 2025 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
    Location:
    Virtual. Zoom link to be sent day prior to event

    Register Here

    Members: Free / Non-Members $25.00 fee via PayPal or Venmo

                     

     

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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.