Professional Development
CAPIOspeaks meeting
Maintaining a primary focus on developing public speaking skills, CAPIOspeaks is a free speaking club exclusive for CAPIO members.
Young Communicator Scholarship program
CAPIO’s Young Communicator Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a career in the field of government communications. The winner of the $1,500 scholarship will be announced at CAPIO’s annual conference this May. The application period will open February 12 and close April 5.
Pursuing your J. Lindsey Wolf Certificate in Communications?
Upcoming and past webinars qualify toward your certificate
CAPIO’s popular J. Lindsey Wolf Certificate in Communications is one of the hallmark offerings of our Association. Established in 2003, this certification, which is exclusively offered through CAPIO, provides a solid foundation of core communications courses focused on strategies and tactics to meet the evolving needs of CAPIO members and keep pace with the everchanging communications landscape. The J. Lindsey Wolf Certificate in Communications is offered free to CAPIO members.
CAPIO Speaking Club
CAPIOspeak
CAPIOspeak has started our monthly meetings! Maintaining a primary focus on developing public speaking skills, CAPIOspeak is a free speaking club for CAPIO members.
Think of it as your safe space to SPEAK! Meetings include opportunities to deliver presentations and practice impromptu speaking and prepare for media interviews. Other elements may include strategizing key messages around late-breaking issues that affect our member agencies, crowd-sourcing communication solutions for a specific issue you are having, or watching and discussing relevant resources (i.e., TED Talks) on improving skills, specifically in the area of verbal communication.
April is APR Month
April is APR month, which recognizes that not everyone can do what we do as government communicators. You may have seen our social media posts or heard the buzz that CAPIO is one of only nine organizations to administer the internationally recognized APR.
J. Lindsey Wolf Certificate in Communications
CAPIO’s popular J. Lindsey Wolf Certificate in Communications (formerly known as the J. Lindsey Wolf PIO Institute) is one of the hallmark offerings of our association. Established in 2003, this certification, which is exclusively offered through CAPIO, provides a solid foundation of core communications courses focused on strategies and tactics to meet the evolving needs of CAPIO members and keep pace with the everchanging communication’s landscape.
Accreditation in Public Relations
Be an Industry Leader: Earn Your APR
CAPIO is one of only nine public relations organizations to offer its members the internationally recognized Accreditation in Public Relations (APR).
The APR recognizes timeless communications principles with contemporary strategies and tactics. The process of earning your APR takes your skills to the next level by exposing you to today’s cutting-edge strategies and practices, assessing your skills to identify strengths and opportunities for growth, and demonstrating your personal and professional commitment to excellence.
Certificate in Principles of Public Relations
Setting yourself apart from dozens or — in some cases — hundreds of other job candidates is a challenge. Fierce competition necessitates you demonstrate a superior knowledge of universal public relations principles. Learn more on the Public Relations Society of America website.
William Nash Mentoring Program
Mentors needed!
CAPIO is committed to providing our members with ongoing learning and development—which is key to our members’ success. Studies have shown that mentoring is one of the most valuable and effective professional development opportunities. Having the guidance and encouragement of a mentor can shape your career for years to come.
Resource Library
Our resource library helps members become the best public sector communicators in the state.