Benefits of Student Membership

Student Membership in CPRS Manitoba is your ticket in to the province’s exciting public relations community, as well as an introduction to Canada’s only association dedicated solely to PR professionals. You’re on your way to one of the best career moves you may ever make!

A CPRS Manitoba Student Membership costs only $40 per year. Your membership gives you access to many of the same local benefits as our regular members, and then some, including:

  • Member discounts for all CPRS Manitoba professional development events
  • Professional development through unrivaled speakers, workshops, luncheons, social gatherings and other CPRS Manitoba events
  • Potential eligibility to one of of two CPRS Manitoba Scholarships 
  • Powerful networking within Manitoba’s PR and communications community where you will meet potential colleagues, employers, employees and clients
  • Volunteer opportunities, including eligibility to join our board of directors
  • Career opportunities shared with CPRS Manitoba members
  • Fun and friendship with a diverse group of PR professionals

In addition, you can take advantage of unique student opportunities, which may include:

  • Meet: Student-focused networking events
  • Learn: Job skill development sessions
  • Grow: Access to career advancement and learning opportunities
  • Lead: Volunteering with our members on a subcommittee, or, as one of our Student Liaisons on the CPRS Manitoba Board of Directors.

Become a CPRS Manitoba Student Member today!

Student Members are aligned with CPRS Manitoba only, so there are a few limitations on the membership. These include:

  • No member voting privileges
  • Unable to run for Society or national board positions (aside from one of two Student Liaisons position)
  • Not eligible for APR accreditation
  • Will not receive the annual national membership directory update
  • Unable to enter national awards program
  • Unable to access members-only area of the national CPRS website.

If you have any questions, please contact the CPRS Manitoba Membership Director at membership@cprs.mb.ca.

Student Board Members - Christopher Deane and Matthew Alcock
Student Board Members – Christopher Deane and Matthew Alcock

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