Educational Partnerships (For Colleges and Universities without PRSSA Chapters)
These Chapter partnerships provide opportunities for colleges and universities without PRSSA Chapters to get involved with their local PRSA Chapter and its membership. Students who are majoring in public relations, communications, digital communications, journalism and related fields of study will gain knowledge and professional development on timely industry topics. Professional Development Affiliates and Associates will have considerable access to 300+ PR leaders/PRSA Charlotte Chapter professionals and prospective employers working within desired careers to network, gain insight about various industries, roles and professional advice.
Professional Development Affiliate Partnership: $1100 (open to colleges and universities with no PRSSA Chapter, but interested in the benefits of PRSA Charlotte Chapter involvement)
Students, college and university faculty and staff will reap the benefits of the Chapter's professional development opportunities including:
- 6 students, 2 faculty/staff tickets for three monthly professional luncheons of choice
- 4 students, 2 faculty/staff tickets for one annual mixer or event
- Communications Symposium Attendance
- Two student registrations, 1 faculty/staff
- Early Bird Rate offered to students with this affiliation package
- Professional headshot session
- Notification of New Pro events (past events: professional resume reviews, mixers, etc.)
- PRSA Charlotte Member(s) to visit campus once annually to speak to a class of students (initiated by affiliate, invitation must be extended by student or faculty/staff)
- Mention in one monthly e-blast and two social media mentions
- Link to school website on PRSA Charlotte for three months
- Recognition during a Chapter function verbal acknowledgement and digital signage
Professional Development Associate Partnership: $675 (open to colleges and universities with no PRSSA Chapter, but interested in the benefits of PRSA Charlotte Chapter involvement)
Students, university faculty and staff will reap the benefits of the Chapter's professional development opportunities including:
- 3 students, 2 faculty/staff tickets for three monthly professional luncheons of choice
- 2 students, 1 faculty/staff tickets for one annual mixer or event
- Communications Symposium Attendance
- Two student registrations, 1 faculty/staff
- Early Bird Rate offered to students with this affiliation package
- Notification of New Pro events (past events: professional resume reviews, mixers, etc.)
- PRSA Charlotte Member(s) to visit campus once annually to speak to a class of students (initiated by affiliate, invitation must be extended by student or faculty/staff)
- Mention in one monthly e-blast and two social media mentions
- Link to school website on PRSA Charlotte for three months
- Recognition during a Chapter function verbal acknowledgement and digital signage
Additional students may attend any PRSA luncheon or event at a cost of $15 per guest. Students are also invited to volunteer at PRSA events.