Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources

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Ann C. Edwards Scholarship Program

 The Ann C. Edwards Scholarship, awarded annually to the son or daughter of a JSAHR member and/or JSAHR members, is part of JSAHR’s commitment to building the future through the education of young adults. JSAHR, an affiliate of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), is an organization dedicated to the advancement of Human Resources professionals within Monmouth and Ocean counties.

The scholarship is named in honor of Ann C. Edwards. Edwards, who is retired, was a founding member and past president of the JSAHR. She had a long and distinguished career in the New Jersey HR field and has held a variety of leadership and managerial positions in HR. Among other accomplishments, Edwards served as the Workforce Development Director for the Garden State Council of HR for many years; and was one of the founders of the Putting Your Best Foot Forward Program, a school to work job guide.