The Agricultural Personnel Management Association (APMA) will be offering a series of courses in Bakersfield and St. Helena designed specifically for agricultural human resources professionals and others who address personnel matters for their company. Classes can be taken individually or as part of a curriculum leading to a certificate and designation. Western Growers is a co-sponsor of the program.

Professionals with HR responsibilities should consider completing this certification to stay current on various issues that include legal compliance and employee relations.

UPCOMING COURSES

June 8, 2017 – Bakersfield
103: Effective Recruitment, Selection & Retention
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (with lunch provided from 12 to 12:30 PM)

June 27, 2017 – Bakersfield
102: Labor and Employment Laws for Agriculture
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (with lunch provided from 12 to 12:30 PM)

June 28, 2017 – St. Helena
105: Managing Employee Benefit Programs
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (with lunch provided from 12 to 12:30 PM)

Online registration is available at http://agpersonnel.org/hr-certificate-program. For more information, please visit http://agpersonnel.org/programs.