For more information:
Erika Schmidt
The Frause Group
(206) 352-6402 (PT) eschmidt@frause.com
Seattle PR Firm Establishes Public Relations Education Fund The Frause Public Relations Education Fund was created for Washington State College
Grads who
were members of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
SEATTLE, WA.: In support of public relations graduates
and their continued professional growth, The Frause Group has established the Frause
Public Relations Education Fund. The announcement of the new fund was made recently to the
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Puget Sound Chapter Board of Directors.
“The Frause Public Relations Education Fund was established to facilitate PRSSA
member’s transition into PRSA,” said Puget Sound PRSA Chapter President Candy
Young. “It will pay the first year of national PRSA dues for any 2004 or future
graduate from a Washington State university or college that is an active member of the
student-focused, PRSSA. We’re grateful to Bob Frause for his educational
leadership.” The fund is available to graduates even if they will not be staying
within Washington State for their first job.
“This is about giving graduates a head start. We need young people to get involved in
PRSA and this gives them a ticket to be active in the profession right out of
college,” notes Bob Frause, president of The Frause Group. “It’s about kick
starting their career.”
The Frause Public Relations Education Fund will go into effect immediately and is
available by application. To apply, go to www.frause.com. The requirements are that the
person must be a recent graduate from a Washington state school and a dues paying PRSSA
member. The fund does not cover local chapter dues. That will still be the responsibility
of the student. Currently it costs $60 for the first year of National dues for any
graduating PRSSA member. The cost of local dues varies.
“I challenge any other PR agency in Washington to step up to the plate and subsidize
chapter dues,” added Frause. “Or, I encourage any other agency to implement a
similar program in their area.”
The Frause Group has an active employee education program. All employees are encouraged by
Bob Frause to learn the business side of PR along with fostering their creative side so
that they are better
prepared in their careers.
About The Frause Group
The Frause Group is a public relations, marketing and business analysis firm located in
Seattle’s downtown core at 1411 Fourth Ave. Suite 1210, Seattle, WA 98101. The firm
is a Partner in Public Relations Organisation International, Inc.For more information, log
on to www.frause.com or call (206) 352-6402.
