After six years in retail store management, hiring and training employees, Natanya White developed a passion for the human resources (HR) aspect of the business.
“I enjoyed recruiting and developing people,” she says. “I started to look for HR programs, and I chose Humber’s human resources degree program because it seemed more practical, where other schools’ programs were more theoretical.”
After years away from school, it took time to adjust to the demanding academic program. However, White says her professors made it easy.
“They bring the experience they have into the classroom,” she says. “We have lectures, discussions, simulations and guest speakers. We are learning from people who are active in the field.”
White, an honours student, worked during the summer as a paid intern in Humber College’s HR department.
“I’m working on faculty and employee relations, recruitment and selection, and payroll and compensation,” she says. “It’s invaluable experience for when I start my career.”
She is excited to complete her last year and move towards achieving her Certified Human Resources Professional designation.
“Looking at the trends, there’s a growing demand for HR professionals,” she says. “My future is bright, and I believe attending Humber will be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
