THURSDAY, MARCH 2
HOSTED AT COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
1104 S WABASH AVE
FRIDAY, MARCH 3RD
HOSTED AT DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
247 S STATE ST
MARCH 2
Thursday
Hop into your PR eLevated experience with Thursday's career-focused programming including multiple career workshops, networking opportunities, and a DEI&A professional panel. End the evening by enjoying pizza with fellow attendees and professionals.
Registration begins at 2PM CT
MARCH 3
Friday
After enjoying breakfast, Friday will begin with a leadership panel presented by National PRSSA for chapter leaders. Next, attendees will enjoy a keynote before heading to on-site visits in some of The Windy City's premiere agencies, arts/cultural hot spots and in-house practices.
After traveling back to DePaul's campus for a networking break and closing panel, end the evening with a reception to cement the connections you made in Chicago.
MARCH 2
From agency life and business acumen, to understanding the role of influencers... your eventual career as a practitioner will touch on these topics in some capacity. Have these important conversations during our Thursday Career Sessions, featuring professionals from Zapwater, Ketchum, and DePaul's College of Communication. Use your time in The Windy City to learn the ins and outs and elevate your perspective from some of the most knowledgeable industry-leading professionals.
The sessions will take place in the afternoon on Thursday, March 2nd at Columbia College Chicago.
1104 S Wabash Ave.
MARCH 2
Provided by G&S Business Communications
Get your resume and job app materials reviewed by experts, including G&S Chicago’s very own Brian Hall, Marjani Williams, Sara Pardys, and Alyssa O'Brien. This slate of PRos will be provide valuable insights and tips on how to improve your resume and make the most of your job search. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and stand out in the job/intern market.
The Resume Review Sessions will take place on the evening of Thursday, March 2nd at Columbia College Chicago.
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1104 S Wabash Ave.
MARCH 2
"eLevating Your Peers: How to Be a Better Ally in the Workplace"
‘eLevating’ the PR field requires an emphasis on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion AND Accessibility…
We’re happy to introduce our DEI&A Panel: “eLevating Your Peers: How to Be a Better Ally in the Workplace.” The panel, lined with qualified PRos and moderated by Christina Steed, will provide insights to bring into your future careers as leaders of the field.
The panel will take place on the evening of Thursday, March 2nd at Columbia College Chicago.
1104 S Wabash Ave.
MARCH 3
Hosted by PRSSA National's Mckenna Fleming
Discover the leader in you with the leadership workshop for chapter officers, presented by Mckenna Fleming of PRSSA National. Chapters in attendance can send two representatives (ideally members of their executive teams) to participate in this program. This opportunity is designed to provide attendees with the knowledge, insights, and practical tools needed to thrive in any professional environment and within chapter positions.
The leadership workshop will take place on the morning of Friday, March 3rd at DePaul University
247 State Street.
MARCH 3
"Relationship Building and the Power of Networking"
The keynote address will take place on the morning of Friday, March 3rd at DePaul University
247 State Street.
MARCH 3
Hop on the ‘L’ train to visit some iconic communications agencies and in-house practices!
Take a trip to The Windy City this March to visit APCO Worldwide, ADM, Finn Partners, Edelman, G&S Business Communications, Golin, Lobeline Communications, MSL, Shedd Aquarium, Walker Sands, Weber Shandwick or Zeno Group.
Registrants for PR eLevated will rank their top two site visit choices. Early registration yields a better chance to get your top picks! Get your tickets here!
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MARCH 3
"We're eLevated, Now What?"
The goal of this panel is to give students the rare opportunity to hear from some of the top professionals in the field of communications. With hopes for a personal, casual conversation, we want our panelists and students to feel comfortable while providing key insights to attendees to use in their future endeavors.
The panel will take place on the evening of Friday, March 3rd at DePaul University
1 E Jackson Blvd.