By Caitlin-Grace Daniels
Georgia’s PRSA is holding its annual conference, “The Path Forward'' Wednesday, Feb. 24, through Friday, Feb. 26, to help public relation students network and engage with PR pros from across the state. While students won’t need hardcopies of their resumes, there will be opportunities to network during this virtual conference held via Zoom.
The conference is spread out into three half days with three professional sessions and one student session each day. However, students are encouraged to attend any meeting they might find interesting.
The student sessions will involve insights from professionals on topics including how to transition from student life to professional life, and diving into the various sectors of public relations. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to learn valuable tips on how to be successful after graduation. This conference is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the public relations field in general and how the field has changed over the past year.
The virtual conference provides a platform for professionals and students in the public relations, communications and marketing industries to network. It is a great addition to your resume by showing potential employers your dedication to learning about the field.
The week following the conference, attendees have the opportunity to take part in a VIP Post-Conference Briefing Wednesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in the Russell Union Ballroom. COVID-19 safety precautions will be enforced but zoom attendance is an option. For more information, contact Michelle Groover, senior lecturer of public relations at mgroover@georgiasouthern.edu, or Ashleigh Johnson, director of the Proud Eagle firm at aj06759@georgiasouthern.edu.
Registration for the PRSA Georgia annual conference is open through the event and is $20 for students. For more information on this year’s “The Path Forward” conference, visit Georgia’s PRSA website at https://www.prsageorgia.org/annual-conference/#home.