For those who are interested in a career in the public relations sector, Ohio Northern University has a practicum program for PR students that gives them real-world experiences.
These students are a part of the university’s PR practicum firm, which is a student-run firm. The firm is recognized as a national affiliate of the PRSSA, which means that they must meet several yearly requirements to maintain their status. Students are given opportunities to work in the real world, which gives them invaluable experience when heading into their first day at a job after college.
The firm meets every Monday night at 5 p.m. in the computer lab located inside the Freed Performing Arts Center.
In the video below, I talk to Firm President Hannah Peterson and Firm Director Julie Eley about the benefits of not only having a nationally-recognized practicum program, but also of having a student-run firm. We discuss the types of partnerships that the firm develops through the real-world experiences mentioned above, and the reasons why real-world experiences are important during the student's’ college career.
Great job with your video, grant. It's cool that you've noticed the benefits of PR practicum and what it gives to the majors. It allows us to gain real world experience and apply what we learn in the classroom.
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