CARROLLTON, GA – August 28, 2024 – The Partnership is excited to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony of bluestone, the student-run public relations firm at the University of West Georgia’s School of Communications, Film, and Media (SCFM). The event, held last Thursday, marked a significant milestone in bluestone’s journey as one of only 36 student-run firms nationwide to be nationally affiliated with the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
The Partnership’s CEO, Amanda Lucey, along with key members of the team, attended the ceremony to support the students and faculty involved in this transformative initiative. “It’s inspiring to see the dedication and talent of the students at bluestone,” said Lucey. “We believe in the power of hands-on learning, and bluestone is a shining example of how experiential education can shape the future of public relations.”
Bluestone, founded in 2014 by Dr. Hazel Cole, associate professor and head of the public relations program at UWG, has been a driving force in providing students with real-world experience in the field. The firm has offered more than 36 paid leadership positions to students, empowering them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the competitive public relations industry. Notably, 50% of bluestone student leaders secure career-related jobs within six months of graduating, underscoring the program’s effectiveness.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony not only celebrated the accomplishments of bluestone but also highlighted the ongoing collaboration between the university and industry leaders like The Partnership. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and excellence in the field of public relations, ensuring that the next generation of professionals is well-prepared to lead. Last year, The Partnership pledged $50,000 in support toward the transformation of bluestone, a student-led public relations firm and talent and resource development initiative on the campus of UWG.
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About bluestone
bluestone was established in 2014 to give students the opportunity to get first-hand experience. bluestone focuses on working with non-profit, private and public clients and training our team to provide clients with trusted quality work.
About The Partnership
The Partnership is Atlanta’s oldest privately held marketing and brand communications agency. The firm orchestrates integrated solutions across branding, communications, advertising, public relations, crisis management and digital development for effective and nationally recognized outcomes. The company has been recognized by the Inc.5000 as a Top National Small Business and has received numerous creative, digital and philanthropic awards for its partner/client centric approach and community support. With their name as their approach, The Partnership is devoted to genuine collaboration and realizing results. The Atlanta, Georgia headquartered agency has over 30 employees and offices in Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
For more information
Contact Courtney McAlister at (954) 501-3599 or by email at courtney@thepartnership.com.
