FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  November 4, 2005

Pioneer Strategies' President addresses

NCSU Public Relations students

RALEIGH – Pioneer Strategies President Frank Williams, a 1993 graduate of the N.C. State University Department of Communication, addressed the NCSU chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) on Thursday, November 3.  Williams, who was a PRSSA member while enrolled at NCSU, provided attendees with tips to prepare themselves for life after graduation.

“While more time than I care to admit has passed since I was a student, I do remember what it was like to be in their shoes,” said Williams.  “Because the transition from college life to the professional world can be intimidating, I attempted to provide PRSSA’s members with tips to help them prepare for graduation.”

Williams encouraged attendees to get a head start by networking with Public Relations professionals while they are still in school, gain real-world experience and build a portfolio through internships, and focus on improving their writing skills. 

"We were excited to have Frank as our guest speaker," said Claire Howell, president of the NCSU chapter of PRSSA. "His vast experience and knowledge of Public Relations makes him an invaluable resource for aspiring professionals like us."

About the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
In 1968, 20 years after its own establishment, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) founded the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). The PRSSA’s purpose is to cultivate a favorable and mutually advantageous relationship between students and professional public relations practitioners. Their mission is to enhance the knowledge of public relations and provide access to professional development opportunities and to serve the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified, well-prepared professionals. More information is available at http://www.prssa.org.

About Frank Williams

Frank Williams is president of Pioneer Strategies, a Public Relations agency headquartered in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.  He is a 1993 graduate of the North Carolina State University Department of Communication and a Spring 1996 Fellow of the N.C. Institute of Political Leadership.  Frank is Vice President of the Raleigh Public Relations Society, served as Publicity Director for the Raleigh Jaycees, is a member of the Business Leaders Club and is actively involved with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce.  Frank lives in Raleigh, where he is a member of Providence Baptist Church.

About Pioneer Strategies

Pioneer Strategies is a Raleigh-based Public Relations agency that provides small and mid-sized businesses and non-profit organizations with strategic Public Relations counsel and communication services.  Pioneer's services and expertise include communication planning, media relations, campaign planning, community relations, special event planning, copywriting and speechwriting.  For more information call 919-833-4345 or visit www.pioneerstrategies.com. 

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