The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) Blog

Clemson recreational therapy program gives, receives help from Upstate leisure program to adapt during COVID-19 challenges

Two programs in need have created a valuable partnership indeed. Pressures brought on by COVID-19 have led to an innovative partnership that is providing a lasting impact for both Clemson University Recreational Therapy program students and an Upstate organization that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Last fall, the Rainbow Gang, a free community […]

Clemson Outdoor Lab takes camps online

Clemson’s Outdoor Lab counsellors have taken their camp activities online to help campers continue to experience the joy of camp while also following the state’s social distancing requirements. The lab offers several camp programs, including the Jaycee Camp Hope which serves people between ages eight to more than 60 years of age, with many of […]

Early Bird Gets the Worm

By Nicolle Rebolledo, communications intern for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) at Clemson University, through the federal work study program. This year, I was looking for a means to make money to cover my personal expenses as a student, as well as a job with flexible hours. Coming out of high […]

Planning the CEPA and PRTM Career Fair

By Natalie Googer, Clemson University Junior and Clemson Event Planners Association (CEPA) representative responsible for the career fair. The Clemson Event Planners Association (CEPA) is a student organization that plans events and engages students with the professional community. I became interested in the organization my sophomore year when I decided to pursue a career in […]

Making Job Connections at the Career Fair

By Natalie Googer, Clemson University Junior and CEPA representative responsible for the career fair. Taylor Stewart is a senior PRTM major at Clemson University, with a concentration of Travel and Tourism. She attended the career fair last year and the connections she made helped her get a job as a fitness instructor at The Cliffs. […]

Making a Career Fair Work For You: Clemson Alumni Grace Graves (2017)

Grace Graves credits a career fair, and one of her Clemson professors, for helping her find her first job in the hotel and service industry.  Grace graduated from Clemson University in 2017 as part of the first cohort with departmental honors for her major in parks, recreation and tourism management (PRTM). Although she had a […]

Ways to be successful at the career fair

By Harrison Wall, PRTM Communications Intern Going to the CEPA/PRTM career fair on February 17? Here are some tips to help you get the most from the experience. Research companies that interest you Before the career fair, you should select companies that they are interested in speaking with and do a little research on that […]