The University of the West Indies saw an overwhelming demand by students for its BA in Communications Studies this year, 2006. As a career, Communications provides many rewards and if you are preparing for this exciting and challenging field you should take advantage of the services IABC T&T offers. You will be better prepared for the future, you will network with some of the best minds in the business, you will gain experience through your membership and become better prepared to land that first job!
Student Membership Benefits
Networking - IABC Trinidad and Tobago provides students and budding professionals with the opportunities to trade ideas, solicit advice and input, debate strategies, share information and explore career options in business communication with the guidance of seasoned, professional members. It also allows students the chance to contact other communication students at universities and colleges.
Information - IABC students have access to a wealth of resources at their fingertip, including copies of the Communication World (a bi monthly magazine that tackles the foremost issues of the day facing communication professionals, while providing solid, practical information to build professional skills and knowledge), CW Bulletin archives, IABC conference presentations and handouts, Gold Quill Award winning communication plans, and useful web links.
Student Transition Membership Rate - Upon graduation, IABC student members qualify for one-half off the international membership dues and exemption from application fee if they join IABC as a practitioner member within one year of their graduation date. Chapter and regional dues still apply
