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Welcome to the Central Dakota Human Resource Association

We are an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources.

We welcome your use of this site as a resource, and encourage you to check back frequently for updated information. We also encourage your involvement and suggestions about all of our activities, on the web and off.

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting or event!

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  • “Workforce Ready: Strategies for Education, Industry, and Global Talent Alignment”
    July 22, 2025 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
    Location:
    Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC: 1640 Burnt Boat Drive in Bismarck

     “Workforce Ready: Strategies for Education, Industry, and Global Talent Alignment”

    This presentation provides an integrated overview of workforce development strategies focused on strengthening statewide talent pipelines. It highlights a three-tiered approach, beginning with K–12 education, where...

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    Striving for Excellence in the Human Resource Management Profession

    The Central Dakota Human Resource Association is an organization of individuals who have responsibilities or an interest in human resource administration. The organization is made up of individuals from both the public and private employment sectors. The interchange of ideas of human resource specialists and human resource related individuals from various employment backgrounds is beneficial to all persons interested in human resources management.

    CDHRA is a chartered chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

    The objectives of CDHRA are to:

    • Enhance the professional growth and development of CDHRA members; and
    • Promote investigation, research, and the interchange of ideas among our members relating to every phase of human resource administration, whether industrial relations, human relations, general management, and including safety, training, and education. It is our intent that this purpose shall cover the broad overall functioning of the administration of manpower contracts and controls.