The CPRS & IABC.
Public Relation Memberships are free for students as it is in our tuition fees.
CPRSThe Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is an organization of men and women who practice public relations in Canada and abroad. Members work to maintain the highest standards and to share a uniquely Canadian experience in public relations.
CPRS was founded in 1948 from two original groups - the first in Montreal and the second in Toronto. In 1953, these became associated as the Canadian Public Relations Society, and, in 1957, the organization was incorporated as a national society. Today, CPRS is a federation of 14 Member Societies based in major cities or organized province-wide. All Member Societies adhere to the constitution of the National and Member Society. In cooperation with its regional Member Societies and with like-minded organizations in other countries, CPRS works to advance the professional stature of public relations and regulates its practice for the benefit and protection of the public interest. The Canadian Public Relations Society, as a distinct Canadian association, seeks:
Source: http://www.cprs.ca/aboutus/ |
IABCFounded in 1970, The International Association of Business Communicators provides a professional network of about 15,000 business communication professionals in over 80 countries. IABC's professional network serves as a vibrant resource to:
Make A Bigger Impact in Your Job Tap into thousands of years of collective experience of your peers for new ideas, fresh insights, and problem solving assistance. Find the Hidden Job Market Looking for the next step in your career? Networking online and face-to-face will help you uncover the hidden job market for communication professionals. Not to mention the job listings at www.iabc.com. Enhance Your Skills IABC's web site contains a robust library of how-to articles and case studies of successful communication in the real world. Available to members only and accessible 24 hours a day, this content can help guide you through countless professional situations and challenges. Moreover, professional development sessions on a wide variety of topics are available at member prices and are offered in the classroom, as well as over the web or phone. For reference or cover-to-cover reading are IABC's Knowledge Resource manuals, also at significant member discounts. Find Clients, Find Friends If you're a freelancer, IABC is a great place to find clients. And if you're looking to expand your social network, there's no better place than an IABC chapter. Source: http://www.iabc.com/about/ |