cprs toronto student membership
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Student Membership
CPRS Toronto
Laura Ballantyne
Chair, Student Membership
What is the CPRS?
• National voluntary professional association for public relations practitioners
– 16 member societies across Canada
• The cornerstone of a career in public relations
– Accessible peer network – Members in all areas of practice– Body of knowledge – Continuous learning opportunities – Awards – Accreditation – Career development
Mission
• Advance public relations practice – Body of knowledge – Best practice resources, e.g. MR2P, case
studies
– Professional development
• Elevate the stature of the profession – Awards – Accreditation
• Regulate practice in the public interest – Standards for education – Standards of practice proficiency – Code of ethics
You belong here
• Student Steering Committee– Elected representatives – Responsive and accountable to members
• Focused on programs for students– Social events – Networking with professionals – Public relations agency tour
• Sub-committees meet monthly– Social networking – Event planning, logistics and hospitality– Member communication
Keep learning
• Student members enjoy reduced rates at professional development events – Networking events
• Board social • Student social • Public relations agency tour
– Guest speakers • Career coach advice • Communications case presentations
– Panel discussions• Teaching public relations
– Teleconferences/webinars• Social media tools• Writing award-winning entries
Accreditation• Benefits
– Professional credentials specific to PR– Regulates practice for benefit/protection of
public interest– Provides a rewarding professional
development/ learning experience
• One-year timeline (can be extended)– Applications due December 1– Work Samples (Case Studies) due March 1– Oral and Written Exams mid-to-late October– Results announced by year-end (pin and
certificate awarded at following annual conference)
• Applicant Criteria– 5-years full-time experience in PR– Work Sample not more than 2 years old
Practice news
• Industry news
– Monthly e-newsletter – Quarterly print publication
• Emerging trends in public relations • Event coverage • Student initiatives • Award-winning work • Book reviews
Career information
• Network for career information • Receive regular job leads • Job search
– How to design your resume – Online resume posts– Job search links – Advice for the job interview
Student awards
• Numerous student awards – Prestige – Recognition – Extra finances
• Torchia Scholarship
• Student Award of Excellence
• Doris Whiteside Award
• PR Student of the Year Award
Mentor matching
• Pairs students and new graduates with senior public relations professionals
– Six-month program
• Participants are encouraged to meet monthly
Membership Fees
• Student member $45
• New graduate member $55
• Affiliate member $115
• Professional member $414
Join us today
• Affordable – Join online at www.cprstoronto.com
• Instant professional network – Students – Practitioners
• Competitive advantage – Industry news – Career information – Best practice resources – Meaningful volunteer opportunities – Job leads – Mentorship
Questions?
CPRS Toronto
www.cprstoronto.com
mentorship@cprstoronto.com
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