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Professional
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Student
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10 Reasons
to Become an AWC Member


The opportunity to network and gain career building skills is beneficial at any stage in your career.  Student membership is open to individuals working toward a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree and demonstrates a commitment to a communications career.  This membership category is also available to new graduates for one year following his/her graduation. 

All local chapter members must belong to the national organization. Some students choose to join the national organization without affiliating with a particular chapter. Each chapter sets its own dues in addition to those of the national organization.


Membership Dues

Graduation date and school name are required for validation

National Dues: $29
Southeastern WI Chapter Dues: $25 
Total: $54*

*Application fee of $50 is waived for students

To join, simply submit your application and payment online through our national web site or mail/fax this application.

 

Questions? Contact Lauren Fistler, Vice President of Membership, at lfistler@journalsentinel.com or 414-225-5077.

 

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2006-2007 Programming Schedule

View our exciting programs and special events! 

Discounted, Student Registration Fee: $15
 

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Student Chapters

Faculty and students may initiate the process of establishing a student chapter at their college or university.  If you are interested, please contact Missy Barkelar, Vice President of Student Relations, at M_barkelar@yahoo.com or 414-379-2911. 

 

List of student chapters throughout the United States

 

Wisconsin Student Chapters:

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Join the Southeastern WI Chapter Mailing List

http://www.awcmilwaukee.org/mailing_list.htm
 

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Benefits of Becoming Involved in AWC’s Southeastern WI Chapter

If you or someone you know is interested in any of the opportunities listed below, please contact Missy Barkelar, Vice President of Student Relations, at M_barkelar@yahoo.com or 414-379-2911.

 

  • The opportunity to network and gain communications knowledge by attending our professional chapter events

  • Mentoring, job shadowing, resume tips and professional career advice tailored to your interests

  • The chance to participate in a student, career reception, where professional members will share his/her career path, offer feedback on resumes and portfolios, answer your questions and more!

  • Internships and job opportunities can be found at: http://www.awcmilwaukee.org/for_members.htm

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Career Corner   

Not sure how to develop your resume and/or how to tackle your first interview?  The following links can assist you with these issues and much more!

 

Cover Letters, Resumes & Portfolios

 

“Cover Letter Dos and Don’t”

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/careerbytes/CBArticle.aspx?articleID=160

 

“Internships and Your Resume”

http://resume.monster.com/articles/internships%2Don%2Dresume/

 

“Resume Critique Checklist”

http://resume.monster.com/articles/critique%2Dresume/

 

“Create an Interview Portfolio”

http://interview.monster.com/articles/interviewportfolio/

 

The Job Hunt & Interviewing

 

“Job Hunting 101 for New Grads”

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/careerbytes/CBArticle.aspx?articleID=414

 

“Networking 101”

http://discussion.monster.com/articles/hrtips/

 

“Prepare for Interviews with a Recruiter’s Advice”

http://interview.monster.com/articles/recruiterQA2/

 

“Interview Cheat Sheet”

http://interview.monster.com/articles/cheat/

 

“100 Potential Interview Questions”

http://featuredreports.monster.com/firstimpression/100%5Fquestions/

 

General Information

Joan Lloyd

http://www.joanlloyd.com/

 

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Student Relations Committee

Missy Barkelar
6966 S. Rolling Meadows Court
Oak Creek, WI 53154
414-379-2911
M_barkelar@yahoo.com

Lori Highby
Client Services Manager
Wunderlich Pearson & Tetzlaff
2515 Wauwatosa Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
414-443-9696
lori.highby@wpandt.com

Penny Kelsey
University of WI – Waukesha
1500 N. University Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-521-5258
pkelsey@uwc.edu

Paula Lindner
aur Enterprises
5401 N. 76th St. Ste. 205
Milwaukee, WI 53218
414-463-4287
paula@aurcity.com

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Presenting Sponsor
 
   
 
 
 
The Association for Women in Communications
Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter
P.O. Box 511847
Milwaukee, WI  53203
414-297-9424

e-mail: webmaster@awcmilwaukee.org

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