Programs & Workshops
Human Resource Professional in Agricultural (HRPA)
APMA Human Resource Professional in Agriculture Certificate Program has a unique focus on agriculture and incorporates a wide range of topics that will help HR professional advance to the next level. It was developed and now being presented by the leading consultants in the field. The program is designed for working adults, with classes scheduled strategically to minimize disruption to your work. We invite all HR professionals to complete this certificate program and stay current on various issues, from legal compliance to employee relations. Graduates for this program will receive a prestigious designation of Human Resource Professional in Agriculture (HRPA).
New! To enter your HRPA Recertification Requirement please click here
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We are offering HRPA Certificate Program via Zoom. Please register online and we will send you Zoom invitation via email.
UPCOMING SESSIONS: Sessions will begin September 2024. Please click here to download the schedule: HRPA Virtual Class Schedule 2024-25.
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All sessions are offered in 2 parts from 9 AM to 12 PM.
9 classes (6-hours each) are required for program certificate. Classes can also be taken individually. Please contact us 831-422-8023 if you have questions about the program.
101: Elements of Human Resource Management
Presenter: Lourdes Gonzalez, Gowan Company
102: Introduction to Labor and Employment Law
Presenter: Seth Mehrten, Barsamian & Moody
103: Recruitment, Selection & Retention
Presenter: Priscila Cisneros, Western Growers
104: Managing Employee Compensation
Presenter: Karen Timmins, Western Growers
105: Managing Employee Benefit Programs – HR 105 Webinar 2024
Presenter: David Nikssarian, Nikssarian Insurance Services
106: Human Resource Development
Presenter: Lourdes Gonzalez, Gowan Company
107: Information and Cost Analysis in HRM
Presenter: Harrison Steed, PickTrace
108: Management and Leadership for HRM Professionals
Presenter: Lourdes Gonzalez, Gowan Company
202: Workers’ Compensation in California
Presenter: Zenith Insurance Company
2025 H-2A Roundtable
Save the date!
H-2A Stakeholder Roundtable in Yuma
January 15, 2025
We will continue our H-2A Stakeholder Roundtables with the next session scheduled in Yuma on January 15, 2025. Government officials and H-2A experts will be present to share the latest developments. Registration will be available in late September.
Navigating California’s Legal Landscape: Mid-Year Update for HR Professionals
September 26, 2024 – APMA Special Webinar Series Sept 2024 Laws
10 – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Teresa McQueen, Western Growers
Stay ahead of the curve with a mid-year update legal update specifically designed for Human Resource Professionals. Gain crucial insights into the latest legal developments affecting HR professionals in California. Join us as we learn more about recent legislation, regulatory changes and recent court rulings that impact your role and responsibilities.