🚀 APR Month is Here—Time to Level Up Your PR Game!

April is all about celebrating the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) professional certification, and PRSA Sierra is here to help you crack the code on why it matters. 🎉

Getting your APR isn’t just a shiny badge—it’s a game-changer for your career. Whether you’re looking for that competitive edge in the job market or just want to flex your PR superpowers, this credential proves you’ve got the skills, strategy, and savvy to crush it.

🔥 EVENT ALERT: "Cracking the Code: What Makes a PR Campaign Award-Worthy?" 📅 April 24 📍 In-Person Event – 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., The Discovery Museum
Reserve Your Spot: https://prsasierra.org/meetinginfo.php

If you’re on the APR path, prepping a Silver Spike submission, or just eager to up your PR campaign game, this event is for YOU. Get inside scoop from local pros and walk away with tips to help you stand out. Join Anne McMillin, APR, and 2024 Silver Spike winners.

💻 FREE Webinar: "Ask the APR Experts!" 📅 April 30 🎟 No pressure, just vibes

Curious about APR but not ready to commit? No worries! This free webinar from PRSA National lets you hear from seasoned APR alumni to get all the insider details—no stress, no strings attached. Time to see what the buzz is all about! #PowerUpYourPRofessionalLife

🔗 REGISTER: https://www.prsa.org/event/2025/04/30/default-calendar/ask-the-apr-expert-web2501

More Ways to Get APR-Inspired!
Can’t make the live events? No sweat. Check out these podcasts, blogs, and webinars to hear firsthand APR success stories from local PR pros:

🎙 Better PR Podcast: Hosted by Kathie Taylor, APR, the podcast has so many great episodes to remove the mystery from seeking your APR:

·       Dan Davis, Jenna Esposito and Valentina Bonaparte chat with Kathie Taylor about the joys and challenges of earning their APR. Listen in: https://ipsmllc.com/apr-curious-listen-up/

·       APR Panel Presentation Deep Dive – Alison Gaulden, Kathie Taylor & Even Muth share their top prep tips! Listen here: https://ipsmllc.com/7-episode-7-the-apr-test/

·       APR Exam Prep Breakdown – Kathie, Even & Alison take you through the process. Tune in: https://ipsmllc.com/6-episode-6-the-apr-presentation/

📖 Blogs from local PR Pros Who’ve Been There:

·       Kellie Tworney & Allie Williams share their APR journeys. Read up: https://prsasierra.org/blog/3

🎬 On-Demand Webinars
Why APR matters—straight from communications experts across the U.S.
Check it out from PRSA National: https://www.prsa.org/event/2099/12/30/default-calendar/the-value-of-accreditation-what-apr-can-do-for-you-and-your-career-odwb1926

🏆 Ready to Take Action?

If all this APR talk has you fired up, we’ve got your back! The Sierra Chapter VPs of Professional Development are here to support your APR journey. Let us know if you’re ready to make moves!

📩 Contact us: Get started
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