Calling all undergraduate/graduate students and recent college graduates interested in agency careers...
We need you! Our first-ever Agency-Ready Certificate program last summer won rave reviews from students and agency leaders alike – even professors gave it an A+. Nearly 2,000 students earned their certificates, and many have accepted agency jobs. This summer, we are bringing back this popular program.
Whether you have an internship/entry-level role or are looking to secure one, we want to help you on your path to a successful agency career. We know that new talent is the lifeblood of our agencies, so we want to get to know you and provide you with critical knowledge to be successful. By participating in the program and our career portal, our Member firms will know where to find you and you’ll be even more prepared.
Please click on the registration link below to sign up for the certificate program. You’ll participate in agency leader-led webinars on important areas including strategic planning, applying data, social media strategy, crisis communications, client service, digital innovation and more. You’ll also hear from agency pros on important industry tech platforms, actions the industry is taking to become more diverse, secrets to remote interviewing, resume writing and time management.
We all cannot wait to meet you.
What is the Agency-Ready Certificate?
This is a program facilitated by the PR Council (PRC), open to college/graduate students and recent grads. The PRC wants to get to know this critically important group and keep them engaged in and excited about pursuing careers in our industry.
The certificate program will require participation in live or recorded webinars on important areas including strategic counsel, client service, persuasive writing, applying data, social media strategy, crisis communications, etc. Instruction on important tech platforms utilized by agencies is also planned.
Is there an application process?
No, students simply need to indicate their interest by registering online. The program outline will be available to students in early May. Registered students will receive notification of portal and program sign-on instructions in the weeks leading up to the program’s start.
How much does it cost?
The program (career portal and certificate program) is free.
For more information and/or to register: https://prcouncil.net/pr-council-agency-ready-certification/