The HRIA Young Professionals Development Program was created to encourage and support the career development of the future leaders of the hire industry. This program focuses on developing both personal and professional skills to help pursue a successful career within our industry.
Mentees are partnered with mentors and lead through facilitated sessions focusing on the HRIA Young Professionals Development Program Modules.
Goals and Habits: Learning to set goals and being eager to establish new habits
Business Acumen: The commitment to understand growth, profitability and key performance metrics
Learning Agility: Self-evaluation and has assess work values, resilience, assertiveness and self confidence
Personal Brand: Develop your own brand by exploring opportunities such as networking, and joining HRIA/EWPA events and/or committees
Digital Literacy: Embrace and utilise digital platforms for personal growth, business development and industry engagement
The HRIA Young Professionals Development Program was created to support the career development of the future leaders in the hire industry. The program provides a voice for the next generation of hire leaders and seeks to develop informed, educated and connected professionals whilst fostering the camaraderie that is unique to the hire industry.
HRIA Young Professionals Development Program is provided exclusive to HRIA Members at a heavily subsidised cost.
Applications for the 2026-27 program are now closed. Applications received after July 20 will be considered for next years intake.
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Participant Testimonials
I truly enjoyed the program. It’s equipped me with valuable skills and already making a difference in my career. I’ve recently been promoted to Senior Analyst, and I’m excited about the new opportunities that have come my way. I’ve embraced them confidently, stepping out of my comfort zone to continue growing and expanding my skillset.
I’m incredibly grateful to you and the entire team for the support and the amazing networking opportunities. I can’t thank you enough!
The program was great—I’m now a BDM, and hopefully moving into a State Manager role in the coming months.
It was an awesome experience!
The course was wonderful, insightful, and helpful in many ways. I look forward to seeing how I can add value to the HRIA program in near future.
I really appreciate the time and effort that went into the program and all candidates; the safe space you and all of the HRIA team created for a collaborative approach was fantastic. My only regret was that I was unable to get to all of the program’s content but felt I contributed to all that I was able to get to. I have certainly taken lots away from the program and will look to put more time into self-development.
Thank you again and if you should need anything from me in the future, please reach out.
The program was nothing short of amazing and I am so thankful for everything that I have learnt and the people I have met.
I cannot believe this is already over. Still so much to learn. This program is really great. Even though it is over, I still have contact with my mentor.
Thank you for everything. I am looking forward to doing more training with you.
It’s been such a great experience. I’ve learnt so much and will be forever grateful to the HRIA for this program.
Thank you to our 2026 / 2027 Program Supporters and Host Companies
