Professional Development
FPRA exists to enhance the professional development of public relations practitioners. Opportunities include:
FPRA Ocala Monthly Chapter Meetings:
Third Friday of each month
College of Central Florida
Ewers Century Center – Strategic Planning Room
3001 S.W. College Road
Ocala, FL 34474
Networking:11:30 am
Program: Noon-1 p.m.
FPRA members are encouraged to earn their accreditation and certification to recognize their advancement in the profession. Chapters host local study sessions and members can participate in regional study sessions as well.
Locally, the Ocala Chapter also hosts regular meeting with its members who have obtained their credentials. The ACES group is currently chaired by Immediate Past President Carol Savage, APR, CPRC.
The professional development highlight for FPRA members comes with the annual conference each August.
The state association provides educational information on topics of interest to its members and non-members through a series of webinars.
State association board members and senior level members submit White Papers on topics of interest for effective PR management. This is a member-only benefit.