IABC is the premier organization for communication, business and journalism students. We offer a variety of resources and opportunities for students who plan on entering the communication profession. Get insights from leaders in the profession, make valuable contacts, and supplement your academic education with practical training to get your career started.
Did you know IABC has an extensive archive of free and free for member web seminars? Check out some of these great learning opportunities and be sure to check out all the other web seminars available now.
Introducing the Student Connection Twitter @IABCstudents. Content that helps you prepare to enter the communication profession, internships/jobs, events and IABC student chapter news.
This year I became a corporate communication student at Seneca College. I have always been interested in writing and thought I wanted to be a writer or journalist. I was introduced to the corporate communications program through a friend who had completed the program. I never realized there were so many requirements in the communication program— networking, writing, public speaking, volunteering—and it all seemed like a lot to take on. The program stressed the importance of joining professional associations and attending networking events to get an idea of what is going on in the industry and to make contacts. I decided to join IABC because I was interested in learning about different fields in the industry. With my background in political science, I was keen to talk to people working in government and government agencies. I saw great value in belonging to an organization that supports students with networking events, volunteer positions, job searches, and resume and interview tips and tricks. Read the rest of this entry »
Networking with other communicators is one of the primary benefits of IABC (MemberSpeak, member directory, online chapter list, IABC Buzz, IABC eXchange). Membership offers opportunities to network with members around the world through the IABC web site, as well as face-to-face at chapter events, the annual International Conference held in June of each year, and professional development seminars held at various times and locations throughout the year.
IABC not only offers you this real life professional network, but an opportunity to access a perpetual nexus of content that is being shared, discussed, and analyzed online.
What IABC members are talking about this week around the web:
November’s Communication Magazine Bulletin, Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits:
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RT @IABC: The November issue of CW Bulletin looks at social media strategies for nonprofits. http://t.co/TPRTSGSK #iabc_cwb
Are you receiving the most out of your IABC membership? Check out this week’s benefit spotlight: Discovery, IABC’s online collection of content resources—best practices, templates, in-depth analysis, research, how-to manuals and more. Discovery is a next-generation online library, providing you with a powerful tool to access the information you need to be successful in school and your career. You can complete a content search on Discovery by navigating to “Publications” on the IABC website, or at discovery.iabc.com .