Students Network and Develop Professional Skills at PRSSA National Conference
[ This article originally appeared on Point Park University’s School of Communication site. ]
Point Park University School of Communication students and Instructor Camille Downing traveled to Indianapolis for the PRSSA 2016 National Conference: Crossroads of Public Relations Oct. 21-25.
“My favorite experience was participating in career tours to see how agencies are run in a different city, learn about their client work and see their offices,” said Maggie McCauley, a senior double majoring in public relations and advertising and broadcast reporting. “This was a great way to make new contacts!”
During the conference, Point Park students had the opportunity to attend development sessions and presentations with industry professionals representing:
- Vera Bradley
- Warner Bros. Television
- Burson-Marsteller
- NCAA
- BurrellesLuce
- GMC Communication
“There was such a wide variety of sessions for us to choose from,” said Lauren Joseph, a senior PR and advertising major with a minor in multimedia. “I was able to learn a lot and see how professionals apply what I’ve been learning in their careers.”
Classmate Jessica Joseph, a senior multimedia major with a minor in photography, agreed, “I loved the conference because of all of the great presentations. It was a cool experience to hear how everything happens on the inside,” she said. “I got some great tips — not only for my career — but for life in general.”
“Overall, I think the students came away energized and ready to hit the job market knowing that Point Park University has prepared them well for life after graduation,” Downing said.
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