Meet The Pros will meet 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 23 in Room 120 of the Visual Arts & Technology Center at San Antonio College.
“Meet the Pros is an event that matches college students pursuing communications degrees with working professionals,” said Karina Alderete, community relations manager for the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau and event organizer.
“The program is set up almost like speed dating,” added Aldrete. “Students tell us their areas of interest and we match them up with working professionals for 15 minute sessions. They sit with the pros and other students and ask them questions abut their career paths, internships, advice and job responsibilities.”
The event is co-sponsored by the San Antonio chapters of the Association of Women in Communications and Public Relations Society of America and the Media Communications Department at San Antonio College.
Mary Lance, freelance writer and member of the Association of Women in Communications, said networking in person with professional communicators is an invaluable experience for college students.
“We are pulling together professionals from all the fields, so students don’t have to run all over town to meet different people. You can get their cards and call them later,” Lance said. “Everybody who volunteers for this is very interested in helping out students.”
She said, “Over the years, those of us who are professional communicators know first hand the absolute value of seeking out, finding and utilizing the help of a mentor.”
College students will be able to network with working professionals from each communications field to talk about their profession, day-to-day tasks, and give advice from a professional point of view. Students will also be able to learn about the careers that are offered in the communication field, including:
- Advertising
- Graphic/Web Design
- Journalism Writing
- Multimedia
- Public Relations
- Radio/Television
- Social Media
- Non-profit Management
- Event Planning
Students can register for the event by sending an email to awcsanantonio@gmail.com. There will be a $5 cash fee at the door. Checks will not be accepted.
