Professional Development

Professional Development programs feature expert guest speakers who discuss a variety of topics and challenges faced by today’s public relations and communications professionals. Attendees are encouraged to maintain and develop their skills and share their knowledge with peers.

Upcoming & recent professional development offerings:

Reality Check! Real World Mash Up Arms Young Pros for Success

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What a great turnout for the Yankee Chapter’s Real World Mash Up! From free headshots to priceless advice from seasoned PR pros, the Mash Up brought together Communications students, young professionals and longtime Yankee Chapter members for a deep dive into the art and effort of getting that first PR job. The event, held October […]

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BLOG: Purposeful Partnerships:  Building Trusted Relationships Among Collaborating Organizations

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Purposeful Partnerships:  Building Trusted Relationships Among Collaborating Organizations by Robin Schell, APR, Fellow PRSA “Trust is key to having successful collaborations”: that was a major takeaway from the powerful Yankee Chapter PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) Lunch & Learn session on Aug. 15th. Special thanks to moderator Jill Kimball, APR, Marketing Manager at Northeastern […]

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Rebuilding Trust, Ethics, and Communications in an Age of Innovation

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Rebuilding Trust, Ethics, and Communications in an Age of Innovation Wednesday, September 25, from 12-1pm EST, ONLINE FREE REGISTER HERE: https://loebschool.org/register/trust2024   Now in its 24th year, the Edelman Trust Barometer is a global research study measuring trust in society. The 2024 report highlights broad gaps in the public’s trust in government leaders, business leaders, […]

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REGISTER NOW: Purposeful Partnerships: The Role of PR In Building Trust Among Collaborating Organizations

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Title:  Purposeful Partnerships: The Role of PR In Building Trust Among Collaborating Organizations Date:  Thursday. Aug. 15, 2024 12-1 p.m., via Zoom Cost:  Free to PRSA members and Maine PR Council members; $20 for non-members Registration Link: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tykyyxe Teamwork makes the dream work! We all know the saying, but in today’s cluttered communications and nonstop […]

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Highlights from “What’s Your Organization’s Secret Sauce?

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The Role of Marketing & PR In Building Your Brand” Over 60 PR practitioners registered for Yankee Chapter’s March 13th “lunch and learn” session on the role of marketing and PR in building an organization’s brand. Themes from this excellent panel discussion, facilitated by Clark Dumont, APR, Fellow PRSA, with Gail Winslow, APR, Head of […]

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