Event Planning Program at Edmonds College

10/07/2024

In a busy and competitive industry like events, it can be easy to engage in self-defeating behaviors. Here is a quick read on small steps you can take to be happier and more confident in your event job!

These six tips will help you reframe your mindset and have a positive mindset at work

09/09/2024

It's true...different generations have different meeting and event expectations. Here is a great article that will help!

For an event to be memorable for younger-generation attendees, it must be meaningful and authentic—not just creative.

08/28/2024

This advice is great for all businesses, but for event businesses in particular it is essential for all employees to be on the same page!! Does YOUR company have a mission that employees fully understand and support?

Three ways to get your employees to share your company mission

08/27/2024

In-person business events are back, but different than before. How might this impact your business?? An interesting read!

5 ways conferences have shifted post-pandemic

08/14/2024

Jump start your event career with Edmonds College. We offer a 100% online program. Fall quarter classes include: Event Best Practices, Risk Management, Introduction to Catering, and Entertainment & Production. Message us for more information and to get started on your new career!

08/09/2024

Great tips on making sure your event guests are safe and comfortable during heat waves!
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08/01/2024

Are you using AI to it's full advantage?? Greats tips in this article!

For events company owner Valerie Sumner, using PCMA’s Spark and other AI tools to augment company operations is “almost like having another person in the office.”

07/29/2024

Great quick read on wedding essentials that the couple and the planner might forget!

Avoid wedding regrets by focusing on often-overlooked details. Discover the 11 must-dos from luxury wedding planners for a memorable day.

07/22/2024

Here's a great take on how to use trends or events (in this case, music) to help inform your event design. Have FUN with it!!

Lean into the vibes from chart-topping musicians for new event inspiration

04/29/2024

Finally, large music events are embracing sustainability! What would YOU as a planner do to make your events more sustainable?

Billie Eilish’s forthcoming Hit Me Hard Hit Me Soft tour will build on her previous sustainability efforts with a wide range of actions including the creation of ‘eco villages’ at venues, a contribution from ticket sales to climate action group Reverb, and plant-based food options at all shows...

04/22/2024

While this article does have a political spin (which you may or may not agree with), it does highlight some hiring needs and trends in the event industry. Do you have the skills to move forward in positions that are impacted by these trends?

Events industry recruitment agency, YOU Search and Select, has shared its latest quarterly report on recruitment trends for January to March 2024. Founder Robert Kenward said this quarter has seen the emergence of three noteworthy trends: Trend one: focus on strategic growth “This quarter the sect...

02/26/2024

According to LinkedIn - here is an event planner job description:
"Whether working for an event-planning company or another type of business, an event planner or corporate event planner ensures everything related to an event is taken care of from start to finish, including idea conception, preparations, and day-of logistics. Charged with creating experiences and bringing visions to life, an event planner is adept at juggling many tasks. Scouting locations, soliciting bids, managing vendor relationships and client communications, creating and negotiating contracts, and managing budgets are all event planner responsibilities. Overall, it’s their job to ensure everything runs smoothly so that the client or company can focus on the conference, seminar, party, or other event."

Does this sound like you?? If so, go to this link to get more information about the Event Planning program at Edmonds College: https://www.edmonds.edu/programs-and-degrees/areas-of-study/hospitality/event-planning/

Learn from faculty who actually work in the industry! Classes begin on April 1st!!

Our Event Planning program offers degree and certificate options to help you launch and refine your event management skills. Based in Edmonds, WA - a short distance from Seattle.