Key Research Findings
The University of Florida Bateman team conducted a survey to assess how access to professional tools impacts career readiness in PR education. From Nov. 6 to 25, 2025, we surveyed 240 students and educators, the findings pointing to a growing confidence gap driven not by lack of motivation, but by limited access to professional technology in the classroom.
THE PROBLEM
THE SOLUTION
ACCESS Newswire is closing the readiness gap by providing students with free access to the same professional PR tools used in the industry. By removing cost barriers, students gain hands-on experience with press release distribution, media databases, pitching and monitoring — building practical skills that align classroom learning with real-world expectations. The result is greater confidence, stronger preparedness and a clearer pathway from education to entry-level PR roles.