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Ready to Kickstart Your Career?

Designed for rising juniors, seniors and graduate students, EMERGE equips participants with the practical skills and strategic insights essential for launching successful careers in public relations. Beyond skill-building, the program fosters meaningful professional relationships and opens doors to a network of industry leaders.

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What You’ll Gain

• Personalized mentorship from Plank Partners and leaders across industries
• Hands-on learning experiences and leadership development
• A powerful peer community of emerging leaders
• Access to resources, visibility and long-term support

Who Should Apply

We’re looking for students who are:

• Purpose-driven and ambitious
• Early in their leadership journey
• Eager to learn, grow and collaborate
• Committed to make a difference in their field or profession

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the EMERGE Program, applicants must:

• Be a rising junior, senior or graduate student specializing in PR or related field
• Must be attending an accredited four-year college or university in Fall 2025
• Must be studying to prepare for a career in PR
• Must demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to inclusivity, belonging and community within the PR profession
• (Membership in the Public Relations Student Society of America is preferred but not required)

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Applications for the next cohort are now OPEN.

Applications close on September 30, 2025