• Esmeralda Barajas (left) is interviewed by students Rubi Ha-Hernandez (center) and Hilda Pulido (right) who set up camera equipment as they work in Tehama Group Communications (TGC) on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Chico, Calif. TGC offers students with an intensive hands-on experience working with paying clients in an agency setting to give its members experience in various public relations functions. (Jason Halley/University Photographer/Chico State)
  • Itzel Saucedo (left), Julia Travers (right) and students in Tehama Group Communications (TGC) work on their projects on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Chico, Calif. TGC offers students with an intensive hands-on experience working with paying clients in an agency setting to give its members experience in various public relations functions. (Jason Halley/University Photographer/Chico State)
  • Ava Tidwell (left), Natalie Ernandes (center) and students in Tehama Group Communications (TGC) work on their projects on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Chico, Calif. TGC offers students with an intensive hands-on experience working with paying clients in an agency setting to give its members experience in various public relations functions. (Jason Halley/University Photographer/Chico State)

Hear from past and current students about what they learned from TGC:

Working with Krood Candle Company, a small business in Chico, gave me experience with a product launch campaign and email marketing. I am excited to put this work on my resume. This was an experience I would have never gotten the chance to work on if it wasn’t for TGC.” -Arya Patel

“As a creative graphic designer it’s been a big learning experience being in TGC. When it came to designing the merch for TGC it was fun to push my creative process. I am so proud of the end result.” – Miriam Lopez

“Working on a diversity newsletter helped me build my writing and my graphic design portfolio. I learned so much about diversity and was inspired by the people I interviewed. It’s amazing to see my work come to life and have an impact on the community.” – Abbie Lee

“As an aspiring PR professional, this program boosted my career by giving me real client and agency life experience. TGC’s fast-paced atmosphere helped me blossom into a leader with developed hard skills.”  – Walker Hardy