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The UK events industry
According to Display Wizard (2024), the UK’s events industry is thriving!
85 million people attend events across the UK every year!
The UK events industry provides jobs for over 700,000 people.
But it’s not just big corporations making it happen – we all host events! Whether big or small, internal or external, formal or casual, events come in all shapes and sizes.
Leveraging Apprenticeships to Build Talent
Around 75% of events are conferences, meetings, trade shows and exhibitions. Other events include outdoor events, staff social events, product launch events, cultural events, sporting and music events.
Suitable for any type of organisation, for your event, administration, communications or operational teams.
What could an Event Assistant do for your business to ensure successful events?
Hiring an event assistant, or reskilling an existing team member with the Event Assistant Apprenticeship, can help your business by reducing stress, managing your budget, saving you time and ensuring compliance with legal requirements for all of your events.
Advantages apprentices bring:
- Fresh energy and ideas
- Enhanced productivity
- Future opportunities
The Apprenticeship will teach your team member:
- Project Management Cycle
- Event logistics
- Roles and responsibilities
Why recruit or upskill your existing teams in this highly competitive industry now?
Key trends for 2025:
- Return of in-person events – the experience
- Hybrid event growth – the flexibility
- Advancement of AI and technology
- Focus on personalisation and sponsorship
- Increased awareness of sustainability and eco-friendly practices
- Social media and marketing crucial
Investing in apprentices helps you cultivate a skilled, loyal workforce to drive long-term success. So, what’s stopping you?
Our Event Assistant Apprenticeship is available as 1-1 or group sessions – subject to numbers. The courses are fully funded through your apprenticeship levy or levy transfer.
Benefits of cohort training:
- Shared learning
- A sense of belonging
- Support
- Networking and collaboration
- Team work
Don’t miss out!
We’d love to talk this through with you so please don’t hesitate to contact your Account Manager or email our Business Development team [email protected]
Contact us to find out more about the apprenticeships available to you.
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