Professional Development
J. Lindsey Wolf PIO Institute
The CAPIO Board of Directors renamed the PIO Institute in honor of CAPIO member and Paul B. Clark award-winner Lindsey Wolf, who died on March 6, 2010. Lindsey spent 40 years in Bay Area public affairs and communications. After working for the Association of Bay Area Governments, City of San Francisco, and East Bay MUD, she joined San Jose as its first Public Information Officer, starting an extraordinary 22-year career in communications with the city. She was a wise counselor and generous mentor, who willingly shared knowledge.
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.
Participate in our Mentoring Program
CAPIO is committed to providing our members with ongoing learning and development—which is key to our members’ success. One of the most important development opportunities is to help our members continue to advance in the profession is mentorship.
Resource Library
Our resource library helps members become the best public sector communicators in the state.