Are you ready to earn your APR?
Start the process May 11.
The Puget Sound Chapter is here to help candidates move through the APR process swiftly and successfully.
Date: | Saturday, May 11, 2013
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Location: | Bellevue School District Education Service District
12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue |
Cost | (at time of registration; APR Workshop only):
$50 - PRSA members (active National & Puget Sound chapter)
$150 - Members of another participating Universal Accreditation Board organization (ARC, ARPPR, FPRA, MPRC, NSPRA, RCC, SPRF, TPRA) |
Registration: | Register online or call 206-623-8632
Registration deadline is May 8. |
Requirements in advance of attending the APR Workshop:
- Member in good standing of PRSA or UAB participating organization
- APR application accepted and approved by PRSA or UAB. Exam fees: $385 - $435 (application deadline: April 30)
- Cutlip and Center's Effective Public Relations textbook: as low as $50 (9th or 10th edition, used on Amazon)
What is APR?
Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) is a certification program for public relations professionals.
Why earn my APR?
- APR designation demonstrates your knowledge, experience and ethical judgment in PR
- APR designation confers credibility and signifies commitment to the profession
- APR professionals typically earn about 15% more in salary than their non-accredited colleagues on average.
- APR Preferred job listings are increasing nationwide
- Accreditation is a satisfying personal achievement
For more information, contact Elle Warmuth, PRSA Puget Sound APR Chair, - elle.warmuth@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2005.