Students in Cambrian's Public Relations program learn the ropes of the public relations industry and put their natural abilities to work preparing for an exciting and growing profession. Classes, labs, hands-on work, and a seven-week field placement help students gain the range of skills they need to be great communicators, including: Media relations Event planning and execution Speechwriting and presenting Writing for web, social media, print and broadcast Photography and podcast production Strategic communications planning Graduates of the program have a portfolio of professional-grade work to showcase to potential employers and may also consider completing a university degree program in communications. For example, graduates may complete their four-year BA in Communications at Laurentian University with only one additional year of study. Cambrian College is a member of both the Canadian Public Relations Society and the International Association of Business Communicators. Students are encouraged to consider purchasing a student membership in these professional associations.

The Public Relations program prepares graduates for positions in public relations and communications, but it is a skill set that is relevant to and has applications in many other fields. Graduates may find employment in a public relations capacity as: Communication/information officers and specialists Marketing specialists Social media specialists Special events coordinators Publicists Media relations officers Speechwriters