New Professionals Section OLD
The New Professionals Section is for public relations and communication professionals who are new to the profession, having less than five years of experience. With almost 500 members, this community allows you to network with peers that share your professional
commitment and understand the unique challenges that new pros face. Through newsletters, mentoring, and webinars we help you build critical knowledge and skills, which is the best way to accelerate your career advancement.
A message from New Professionals 2024 Section Chair, Katie Lindquist
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If you are already a PRSA member and looking to join this Section mid-year, please call the Member Services department at (212) 460-1400 or email: membership@prsa.org.
Nonmember Resources
*This is a sneak peek at Member Resources. Join this Section for full access.Related Learning
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APR Virtual Boot Camp
Nov 5 – 7, 2025
This course is designed to provide a setting for busy professionals to focus on final preparations. We strongly recommend that candidates complete previous preparations through their local chapter, on their own or by taking the APR Online Course. (This is not a seminar for those beginning their APR journey.) -
Strategic Communications for Associations and Nonprofits Certificate Program
Nov 5 – Dec 17, 2025
For associations and nonprofits, effective communication is not a luxury — it’s a necessity for advancing mission, maintaining trust and demonstrating value to members, donors, policymakers and the public. Yet in many organizations, communications efforts are under-resourced, reactive or misaligned with strategic priorities. -
PRSA 2025 FutureCon
Nov 5 – 7, 2025
Designed for executive, C-suite and management level communicators, this future-forward event will bring together industry leaders and innovators to share the latest trends, data and insights shaping communications and public relations.
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