Membership
Benefits and Dues
PRSA-CCC is your local career connection to the world's largest and most prestigious association for public relations professionals. Whether you are a student, a mid-career professional or a seasoned veteran, PRSA-CCC can provide a gateway to career development and networking opportunities.
National Membership Dues
• Full Member: $290 ($65 Initiation Fee and $225 Annual Dues)
• Associate: No Initiation Fee, Annual dues are as follows:
• Less than 1 year experience (AM1): $115
• Less than 2 years experience (AM2): $155
• Graduate Students (AMGS): $60
• PRSSA Graduates (AMPG): $60
Chapter Membership Dues
• PRSA-CCC Member: $50
Note: Details and prices are updated throughout the year. For the most up to date information please contact the current president of our Board. After two years, Associate members will be upgraded to Full members and will be required to pay the initiation fee.
You must become a member of PRSA National in order to become a member of our local Chapter.
Benefits of Membership
- Marketability
PRSA can help you develop and expand your marketable skills. Our Chapter regularly offers a wide variety of programs focusing on new strategies, techniques and trends to strengthen and broaden your professional knowledge.
- Networking Opportunities
Monthly luncheons provide you the opportunity to network with peers, meet potential new employers or employees and expand your “PR” contact list.
- Web Site
PRSA-CCC's Web site provides members with information on Chapter meetings and activities, member accomplishments, industry insights and more.
- Job Bank
Our Job Bank is a link to job seekers with new employment opportunities. The service is free to all PRSA-CCC members.
- Accreditation
The Accredited Public Relations (APR) program is the only nationally recognized certification program in the field. PRSA-CCC supports the program. For more information contact Christina Ragsdale, APR, at cragsdale@airquality.org
- Savings on UC Davis Extension Courses
PRSA-CCC has formed a partnership with the UC Davis Extension program. PRSA members are now eligible to receive a 10 percent discount on all courses in the Marketing and Public Relations Specialized Studies Programs. When enrolling, please let UC Davis Extension Student Services know that you are a member.