Where are they now? Past Student Steering Committee Members tell us their story
Our new series explores the lives of past Student Steering Committee members. Stay tuned for more!
Nicholas Cahill
Centennial College Certificate of Corporate Communications and Public Relations
What did you do on the CPRS SSC?
I was a representative for Centennial College. I had the opportunity to lead a group of students on Passport to PR, and provided support in various roles for 360 and Building Media Relationships
What post-secondary education did you take?
I took a Certificate in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from Centennial College (congratulations to Donna Lindell and Barry Waite on their recent promotions!)
What did you enjoy most about being on the SSC?
The events were obviously great — I particularly liked Passport to PR and 360— but it was also great to meet people from different schools. PR is a growing industry, but it is also a small world — It’s virtually guaranteed I’ll be working with people I met while working with the SSC at some point in my career.
The fact is, the CPRS events are a showcase for up-and-coming talent in PR. The people who seek out networking and professional development events are typically the people that will bring that level of dedication and focus to their careers once they move on. So you know when you’re at a CPRS event you are in amongst the cream of the crop.
Where do you work now and what do you do?
After completing an internship in Content Strategy at Deloitte as part of my program, I transitioned to a permanent role as a coordinator in the marketing delivery group. My role consists mainly of managing the finer details of events and marketing communications collateral.
How do you think CPRS helped advance your career or readied you for your current position?
In addition to creating a low-stress environment to develop networking skills, CPRS provided me with leadership opportunities and access to veterans in the business. I’ve made connections with established professionals across industries, and those connections have served me well. When you’re part of a pool of people who are all graduating at the same time with the same credentials, putting a face to a name, shaking a hand and establishing a presence are crucial to getting a leg up when applying for full time positions.
Please tell us something interesting or random about yourself
I am probably the tallest person you’ve ever met.
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