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• SHRM CP/SCP Prep Course

  • Start
    08/19/2025
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  • End
    11/18/2025
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  • Schedule
    14 sessions
  • Location
    Manhattan Tech, 3136 Dickens Ave Manhattan KS 66503

  Enroll Here: https://techplus.manhattantech.edu/courses/shrm
  

  
  

  Increase your chances of passing your SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® exam by enrolling in our expertly designed program.

  We combine the renowned SHRM Learning System with the personalized support of our SHRM-certified instructors to offer you a flexible, effective way to prepare. The SHRM Learning System tailors your study plan to your unique experience, knowledge, and career goals, helping you master the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge® (SHRM BASK®) and build the confidence to ace your certification exam.

  What You'll Get:

  • Personalized & Flexible Learning: Stay on track with a structured study plan that fits seamlessly into your busy life. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or other responsibilities, our course adapts to your needs.
  • Affordable Options: Achieve your career goals without breaking the bank. We offer competitive course fees and guidance on available discounts and funding options.
  • 1-on-1 Support & Networking: Gain valuable insights from SHRM-certified instructors and connect with peers to apply real-world HR knowledge and skills.

  What's Included?

  • SHRM Learning System
  • A seat in the SHRM Certification Prep Course
  • An Exam Voucher 
  • Opportunities to network with other HR professionals in the region
  • Instructors with years of expertise in the HR field 

  Course Details

  This hybrid class is delivered from 5:30p - 8:30p every Tuesday from August 19 - November 18, at Manhattan Area Technical College, 3136 Dickens Ave., Manhattan, KS 66503

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• K-State SHRM Student Chapter Meeting

  • When
    10/07/2025
  •  
    4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
  • Location
    KSU College of Business 1301 Lovers Ln BB4061

  Join us in supporting the next generation of HR professionals at the K-State SHRM Student Chapter events! As the sponsor chapter, Flint Hills SHRM is proud to encourage our members to attend their events designed to foster connections between HR students and professionals in the field.

  This is a great opportunity to:

  • Share your HR journey and insights with students
  • Build relationships with emerging talent
  • Support the development of future HR leaders
  • Strengthen the bridge between academic and professional HR communities

  Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or new to the field, your presence makes a difference. Let’s show up, support, and inspire!

  
  

  KSU SHRM WEBSITE

  
  

  https://www.instagram.com/ksu.shrm/

  
  

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• HR Happy Hour - Best/favorite resources for HR professionals

  • When
    10/14/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Moe's Original BBQ 11855 Cassie Lane, St. George

  HR Happy Hour 

  Join your fellow HR professionals for an evening of networking, conversation, and camaraderie at Moe's Original BBQ on Tuesday, October 14th, at 5:30 PM! Look for the Flint Hills SHRM sign and connect with colleagues in a relaxed, social setting.

  HR Topic: Best/favorite resources for HR professionals

  Feeling nervous about not knowing anyone? Don’t worry—you will by the end of the night!

  RSVP Appreciated: Help us plan by letting us know you're coming!

  RSVP HERE
  

  
  

  What is HR Happy Hour?
  HR Happy Hour is an informal social event for Flint Hills SHRM members and guests, typically held on the second Tuesday of each month at various Manhattan-area establishments.

  For inquiries, contact:
  Cindy Diederich, SHRM Foundation Director (785) 532-7338.

  We look forward to seeing you there! 

  
  

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• Flint Hills SHRM Annual Seminar

  • When
    10/15/2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    1880 Kimball Ave Manhattan, KS 66502

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  ANNUAL SEMINAR

  Sponsored by Bukaty Companies

  8:30 AM Check-In

  • Registration opens
  • Light refreshments & networking 

  8:45 AM Sponsor Welcome – Bukaty Companies

  • Brief sponsor recognition and welcome remarks

  9:00 – 10:30 AM
  Morning Session Part 1 – Melody Rayl, Fisher Phillips LLP
  Interactive Legal Workshop: Preparing HR Professionals for High-Risk Situations

  • Case scenario: recognizing potential legal risks early
  • Walkthrough of “what to do next” in sensitive HR/legal situations

  10:30 – 10:45 AM - Break

  10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
  Morning Session Part 2 – Mock Deposition Exercise

  • Interactive role-play designed to:
  • • Experience what it’s like to sit for a deposition
    • Learn how attorneys approach questioning
    • Practice strategies to remain professional and factual under pressure
    • Identify proactive HR steps to reduce legal exposure before it gets this far

  12:00 – 1:00 PM Networking Lunch

  1:00 – 3:00 PM
  Afternoon Session – Aaron Chappell Deckert, MSOD, Next Element
  Master Accountability Conversations by Avoiding These Three Traps
  An interactive exploration of the latest data on workplace satisfaction and the lived experiences of employees, combined with a practical framework for applying Compassionate Accountability to vital workplace interactions.

  3:00 – 3:30 PM Closing Reflections & Q&A

  3:30 – 4:30 PM Happy Hour Social

  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR

  
  

  Bukaty Companies is a locally owned employee benefits brokerage firm, specializing in group health insurance across Kansas. For more than 30 years, we’ve partnered with employers to deliver competitive benefits, compliance support, and hands-on service.

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• K-State SHRM Student Chapter Meeting

  • When
    10/21/2025
  •  
    4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
  • Location
    KSU College of Business 1301 Lovers Ln BB2046

  Join us in supporting the next generation of HR professionals at the K-State SHRM Student Chapter events! As the sponsor chapter, Flint Hills SHRM is proud to encourage our members to attend their events designed to foster connections between HR students and professionals in the field.

  This is a great opportunity to:

  • Share your HR journey and insights with students
  • Build relationships with emerging talent
  • Support the development of future HR leaders
  • Strengthen the bridge between academic and professional HR communities

  Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or new to the field, your presence makes a difference. Let’s show up, support, and inspire!

  
  

  KSU SHRM WEBSITE

  
  

  https://www.instagram.com/ksu.shrm/

  

  
  

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• K-State SHRM Student Chapter Meeting

  • When
    11/04/2025
  •  
    4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
  • Location
    KSU College of Business 1301 Lovers Ln BB4061

  Join us in supporting the next generation of HR professionals at the K-State SHRM Student Chapter events! As the sponsor chapter, Flint Hills SHRM is proud to encourage our members to attend their events designed to foster connections between HR students and professionals in the field.

  This is a great opportunity to:

  • Share your HR journey and insights with students
  • Build relationships with emerging talent
  • Support the development of future HR leaders
  • Strengthen the bridge between academic and professional HR communities

  Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or new to the field, your presence makes a difference. Let’s show up, support, and inspire!

  
  

  KSU SHRM WEBSITE

  
  

  https://www.instagram.com/ksu.shrm/

  
  

  
  

  

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• HR Happy Hour - Coping with colleagues (Dealing w/ difficult co-workers)

  • When
    11/11/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Tanner's Bar and Grill 1200 Moro Street, Manhattan

  HR Happy Hour 

  Join your fellow HR professionals for an evening of networking, conversation, and camaraderie at Tanner's Bar & Grill on Tuesday, November 11th, at 5:30 PM! Look for the Flint Hills SHRM sign and connect with colleagues in a relaxed, social setting.

  HR Topic: Coping with colleagues (Dealing w/ difficult co-workers)

  Feeling nervous about not knowing anyone? Don’t worry—you will by the end of the night!

  RSVP Appreciated: Help us plan by letting us know you're coming!

  RSVP HERE
  

  
  

  What is HR Happy Hour?
  HR Happy Hour is an informal social event for Flint Hills SHRM members and guests, typically held on the second Tuesday of each month at various Manhattan-area establishments.

  For inquiries, contact:
  Cindy Diederich, SHRM Foundation Director (785) 532-7338.

  We look forward to seeing you there! 

  
  

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• K-State SHRM Student Chapter Meeting

  • When
    11/18/2025
  •  
    4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
  • Location
    KSU College of Business 1301 Lovers Ln BB2046

  Join us in supporting the next generation of HR professionals at the K-State SHRM Student Chapter events! As the sponsor chapter, Flint Hills SHRM is proud to encourage our members to attend their events designed to foster connections between HR students and professionals in the field.

  This is a great opportunity to:

  • Share your HR journey and insights with students
  • Build relationships with emerging talent
  • Support the development of future HR leaders
  • Strengthen the bridge between academic and professional HR communities

  Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or new to the field, your presence makes a difference. Let’s show up, support, and inspire!

  
  

  KSU SHRM WEBSITE

  
  

  https://www.instagram.com/ksu.shrm/

  

  
  

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• Program: OBBBA Update with Kyle Russel

  • When
    11/19/2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Eisenhower Recreation Center 2850 Kirkwood Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502

  Register

  Join Flint Hills SHRM for our monthly chapter meeting and program. 

  Topic: OBBBA Update

  Speaker: Kyle Russell, Partner Husch Blackwell

  Join us for an essential legal update on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), presented by Kyle Russell, a seasoned labor and employment law attorney. This session will unpack the key implications of OBBBA for HR professionals, offering guidance on how to align your policies, benefits, and compliance practices with the new federal standards. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your organization is prepared for the evolving legal landscape.
  

  Thank you to our Mega Sponsor

  
  

  
  

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• Program: Performance Management

  • When
    12/17/2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Eisenhower Recreation Center 2850 Kirkwood Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502

  Register

  Join Flint Hills SHRM for our monthly chapter meeting and program. 

  Topic: Performance Management

  Speakers: Maggie Denton, Betsy Martinez

      Employee Relations & Engagement Team

             Kansas State University 

  
  

  Thank you to our Mega Sponsor

  
  

  
  

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