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    • 09/17/2026
    • 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Our Fall meeting will be held over zoom on September 17, 2026.

    During our one-day meeting, we will host an abbreviated round table discussion, break out into our committee meetings, and conduct our Business Meeting. There will also be 1-2 training presentations.

    Attendance in our virtual Business Meeting is required to be counted towards membership attendance.  Please note that members leaving during the virtual Business Meeting will not be given credit for attendance.

    General Meeting Agenda:  Here

    • 10/01/2026
    • 10/02/2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Zoom link will be provided to registered attendees.
    • 8
    Register

    Unlock the real power of AI in HR with a training designed specifically for you.  Whether you’re just starting to experiment with prompts or already pushing the limits with custom GPTs and integrations, this program meets you at your level. You’ll gain practical, hands-on techniques that save time, reduce errors, and open new possibilities for how HR gets work done.

    From beginner to advanced - we meet you where you are. Start with AI fundamentals or jump into sophisticated techniques using ChatGPT Projects, Custom GPTs, and integrated research capabilities.

    Personalized to your needs. A pre-event survey captures your challenges and experience level, tailoring exercises to your real pain points.

    Beginners learn: Core prompt engineering and basic task streamlining

    Advanced users master: Complex multi-platform techniques connecting external data sources like Google Drive

    Platforms covered: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and other leading AI tools for deep research and external integrations.

    You leave with: Personalized solutions, ready-to-use templates, and implementation plans designed for your organization.

    Who Should Attend
    HR professionals at any AI experience level seeking practical solutions to their specific prompt engineering challenges.

    What You'll Get (Tailored to Your Level)
     Beginners:

    • Foundational prompt engineering skills and techniques
    • AI task streamlining for common HR tasks
    • Basic governance and security practices
    Advanced Users:
    • Advanced ChatGPT Projects and Custom GPT development
    • Multi-platform prompt engineering with external integrations
    • Deep research techniques and data source connections

    All Participants:

    • Solutions addressing your pre-survey pain points
    • Ready-to-use prompt templates customized for your scenarios
    • Implementation roadmap with next steps

    Training Approach
     Interactive sessions adapted to participant needs based on pre-event survey responses covering experience levels, specific challenges, and priority use cases.

    Learning Objectives - By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

    • Design and test prompt templates that streamline HR processes
    • Apply advanced prompt engineering to solve their own HR challenges
    • Evaluate governance and security considerations in HR AI use cases
    • Build pilots that connect AI platforms to real data sources and measure results


    About the trainer:
    Dr. Frank Olmos, Executive Director of Classified Personnel for Bellflower Unified School District, is a distinguished HR leader with over 18 years of experience in Merit System Human Resources management. A 2024 Stephen E. Bemis Memorial Award recipient, he has revolutionized personnel assessment through innovations like Broad-Based (consolidated) testing and AI integration in HR. Holding a joint doctorate in educational administration and leadership from Cal State LA and UC Irvine, he also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Cal State LA, teaching statistics and data interpretation. As the founder of DFO HR Consulting and a published author, Dr. Olmos remains at the forefront of modernizing HR practices, focusing on AI's role in human resources while upholding merit principles and equitable employment standards.

    If you work for a member agency, but do not have a login, please create an account and request member access. You must register with your work email address. 

    Registration will close on September 25, 2026, or when all seats have been reserved. 

    The early registration deadline is July 31, 2026. 

    While you do not have to pay for training at the time of registration, certificates will only be provided to attendees who have paid their registration by the time the training occurs. We cannot accommodate requests for certificates for late payments. 

    • 01/28/2027
    • 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Our Winter meeting will be held over zoom on January 28, 2027.

    During our one-day meeting, we will host an abbreviated round table discussion, break out into our committee meetings, and conduct our Business Meeting. There will also be 1-2 training presentations.

    Attendance in our virtual Business Meeting is required to be counted towards membership attendance.  Please note that members leaving during the virtual Business Meeting will not be given credit for attendance.

    General Meeting Agenda:  Coming soon

Past events

09/02/2026 Compensation 101
08/18/2026 The Art of Classification Analysis
07/28/2026 Beyond the Interview: Using Leaderless Group Exercises to Identify Top Talent
05/07/2026 WRIPAC Spring 2026 Meeting
05/06/2026 Amplified Intelligence (AI): Supercharge Your HR Expertise with Tailored AI Prompt Engineering from Beginner to Pro (In-Person)
04/02/2026 It's the Power of AI: Transformative Strategies to Enhance your HR Functions
03/24/2026 Developing & Administering Structured Interviews
03/09/2026 WRIPAC Job Analysis - March 2026
01/29/2026 WRIPAC Winter Meeting 2026
01/27/2026 Multiple Choice Test Development & Pass Point Setting
10/07/2025 Developing & Administering Structured Interviews
09/26/2025 From Tension to Transformation: A Coaching-First Approach to Conflict Resolution
09/18/2025 WRIPAC Fall Meeting 2025
09/08/2025 WRIPAC Job Analysis - September 2025
05/08/2025 WRIPAC Spring 2025 Meeting
05/07/2025 Developing & Administering Structured Interviews (In-Person)
03/31/2025 Compensation 101
03/24/2025 The Art of Classification Analysis
03/20/2025 Spring 2025 Virtual Roundtable
03/17/2025 WRIPAC Job Analysis - March 2025
03/10/2025 Multiple Choice Test Development & Pass Point Setting
02/27/2025 It's the Power of AI: Transformative Strategies to Enhance your HR Functions
01/30/2025 WRIPAC Winter Meeting 2025
12/09/2024 Compensation 101
12/03/2024 The Art of Classification Analysis
12/02/2024 WRIPAC Job Analysis - December 2024
11/07/2024 Autumn 2024 Virtual Roundtable
10/21/2024 Multiple Choice Test Development & Pass Point Setting
09/19/2024 WRIPAC Fall Meeting 2024
09/09/2024 WRIPAC Job Analysis - September 2024
07/25/2024 Summer 2024 Virtual Roundtable
07/08/2024 The Art of Classification Analysis
06/25/2024 WRIPAC Job Analysis - June 2024
06/24/2024 Compensation 101
06/17/2024 The Art of Classification Analysis
05/02/2024 Multiple Choice Test Development & Pass Point Setting
04/11/2024 WRIPAC 45th Anniversary
04/10/2024 It's the Power of AI: Transformative Strategies to Enhance your HR Functions

TRAINING CANCELLATION POLICY:

No refunds will be given for cancellations after the early registration deadline, regardless of payment status. If you cancel after the early registration deadline, you will still be responsible for paying the full registration fee.

Cancellations made before the early registration deadline will receive a refund, less a $50 cancellation fee.

Agencies may transfer registration to another employee by contacting the designated contact for that training until 24 hours before the training.

ONLINE TRAINING:

Each participant must register separately. Participants who share their login credentials with others will be removed from the training, and no refunds will be provided. WRIPAC trainings are low-cost interactive workshops, and not designed for participants to share login or registration with others. 


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