Your people are your greatest asset—but without a solid HR foundation, even the most mission-driven organizations can struggle to recruit, retain, and support their teams.
Join CAMEO’s National CDFI Academy for this two-part training series designed specifically for CDFIs ready to strengthen their internal HR practices. Led by veteran HR executive Shannon Mick, this practical and engaging course covers the building blocks of human resources management through a mission-aligned, equity-informed lens.
Course I – HR Foundations: Structural and Legal Basics
Participants will:
- Possess a general level knowledge in the growing field of Human Resource Management
- Have the ability to review and apply the basics of employment law
- Have a working knowledge of core HR functions, compliance, and the role of key HR tools to include an employee handbook
Course II – HR Techniques: People-centered Culture
Participants will:
- Have working knowledge of performance management best practices and related tools
- Identify strong practices for recruitment, hiring, and compensation relevant to your organizational environment
- Have the ability to create or update an effective job description
- Have working knowledge of the basics of workplace culture and employee relations
Who Should Attend:
This training is designed for:
- CDFI staff responsible for human resources, operations, or organizational leadership
- Emerging mission-based lenders building internal systems and teams
- Business support organizations (such as TA providers and entrepreneurship centers) seeking to strengthen their HR practices as they grow
- Anyone interested in mission-aligned, equity-informed HR management in the small business support ecosystem
Pricing:
Special Offer: Get both sessions for just $70 – available exclusively to CAMEO members and U.S. Bank partners.
Individual Sessions: $100 – Non-CAMEO Members
SCALE – $25 per session
To receive the discounted rate through either the U.S. Bank special offer ($70) or the SCALE program ($25), please contact Dara Dado at ddado@cameonetwork.org. You will then receive a code to enter at checkout.
About the trainer:
Shannon Mick is a seasoned Human Resource, Culture, and Management Consultant with over 25 years of experience across both the private and public sectors. She holds an MBA in Executive Leadership and a BA in Human Resources, and is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP). Shannon has worked with a diverse range of organizations—including Chase, DSW, RCAC, Tribal Governments, and healthcare systems—bringing deep expertise in HR operations, compliance, and organizational culture.
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