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The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a pre-professional organization for college students interested in public relations and communications. PRSSA: Seeks to advance the public relations profession. Advocates for ethical principles, professional development and diversity. Serves 11,000+ students at 300+ Chapters in the United States and Argentina.
The PRSSA and PRSA network provides lasting and meaningful connections.
Internship Center
Competition s
Leadership
Potential employers find value in applicants with PRSSA leadership experience. PRSSA leaders can: Work with a variety of members and fellow leaders Serve at the Chapter level
President, vice president, secretary, treasurer, PR director and other positions available
Events
Network, learn and interact with students from around the country.
Travel the country for events: National Conference National Assembly Leadership Rally Regional Conferences
Upcoming Events
Professional development, networking and awards dinner www.prssa.org/conference National Assembly: National Committee elections, bylaw revisions and leadership development. Location to be announced at National Conference www.prssa.org/assembly Past event locations: San Francisco, Charlotte, Orlando, Seattle and Austin
Competitions + Campaigns
By participating, you can:
add to your portfolio gain real-world experience work with high-profile clients win prizes and awards
Examples:
Bateman Case Study Competition Organ Donor Awareness Campaign Starbucks Frappuccino Campaign
Scholarships + Awards
Earn recognition for your accomplishments
Chapter and individual awards
News + Intelligence
Read and submit Chapter News
Feature your Chapters accomplishments and events
Writing
By writing for PRSSA, you can:
Add to your portfolio Earn recognition in national publications
FORUM
PRSSAs online newspaper
Progressions
PRSSAs blog
Internship Center
Browse career resources and job hunting tips Search for internships by region or city Post your rsum for employers to view Gain access to the PRSA Job Center Find internship openings for each semester
Advance Yourself
Join PRSSA today and experience the benefits:
Enhance your education Broaden your network Launch your career
Get involved:
Tell the members how to get involved, what committee to join, etc.