Professional Organizations
AdFed
The American Advertising Federation is composed of a network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters. The AAF main goal is to protect and promote the well-being of advertising. It educates members on the latest trends on technology, creativity and marketing. For more information about this organization please visit www.aaflasvegas.org
IABC
The International Association of Business Communicators, founded in 1970, provides a professional network for more than 15,000 business communication professionals in more than 70 countries. IABC members come from many different areas of communication including: advertising, marketing communication, public relations/media relations, editing, public affairs, video production, graphic design, human resources, government relations, writing, teaching, training and corporate communications. IABC's professional network is useful in making a bigger impact in your job, finding the next step of your career, enhancing your professional communication skills and gives you the tools to connect with clients and many professionals within the field. For more information regarding the International Association of Business Communicators, please visit www.iabc.com.
PRSSA
PRSSA is the Public Relations Student Society of America. PRSSA is made for students interested in the field of public relations. This chapter is a way for students to become familiar with the world of public relations and make some helpful contacts at the same time. It affiliates with the national and professional organization of PRSA. The website for PRSA describes it as being "the world's largest organization for public relations professionals." PRSSA is a way for students to meet some of the members of PRSA and make connections so that the transition into the professional side of PR is a smooth one. PRSA offers a scholarship opportunity every year to students. There are also many volunteer and internship opportunities available through being affiliated with PRSSA. One such opportunity is volunteering at the Pinnacle Awards. This gives students a chance to witness, first hand, the judging of public relations campaigns. More information about the national organization can be found at their website www.prsalasvegas.com . PRSSA has so much to offer and it is an exciting and beneficial group to be a part of.
http://www.prssa.org/
http://www.prsa.org/
SPJ
The Society of Professional Journalists is the most broad-based journalism organization in the country, appealing to practitioners of print, broadcast and new media. For more than 90 years, SPJ has fought to protect First Amendment rights and provided a valuable networking tool for both professional and student journalists. The organization has nearly 250 chapters nationwide, including one in Las Vegas and one at UNLV. Joining SPJ gives students a resume boost that will appeal to potential employers around the country, as well as facilitate local networking that could lead to invaluable opportunities while in school. http://www.spj.org/
WIC
Women in Communications (WIC) is a non-profit organization that caters to the "advancement, education, socialization and professional well-being of its members," according to its Web site. The organization conducts "luncheons which provide a forum for the exchange of ideas along with relationship-building opportunities, in the organization's fundraising efforts, and by maintaining an active job bank for its members." Las Vegas Women in Communications is also dedicated to raising scholarship funds for students. For more information visit http://womenincommunicationslv.org/