Professional Development

In this section you’ll find resources to help you do your job and advance your career.

Programming Events: View for chapter programming, workshops and socials

Young Professionals Network: A special section for Chicago’s up and coming PR practitioners and communications strategists

Accreditation: How would “Accredited in Public Relations” look next to your name? Look here for information on how to get accredited

PRSSA: Public Relations Student Society of America

Career Contributor Program: Aims to contribute to the career growth of Chicago-area PRSA, YPN and PRSSA members

Mentorship Program: Get involved, grow connections, and share your wisdom

Skyline Awards: Find out how to submit your work, annual deadlines and who the winners are

Questions? Contact any of the following via email:

Edward Bury, APR, 2019 Accreditation chair at APR@prsachicago.com.
Lisa Lesniak, 2019 Professional Development chair at ProfDev@prsachicago.com.
Kristin Haug and Tarsis Lopez, 2019 YPN co-chairs at YPN@prsachicago.com.