About Events Apprenticeships

Creating accessible, standardised apprenticeships – designed by the industry for the industry

WHO ARE WE?

Events Apprenticeships (EA) is a not-for-profit, CIC (Community Interest Company) organisation helping to develop and provide recognised routes into events, to allow people from all backgrounds and ages to gain experience and relevant professional qualifications within the industry. It aims to break down barriers to entry and progression with the aim of attracting a broader pipeline of potential talent.

Events Apprenticeships are made up of the Events Apprenticeships Advisory Board (EAAB).

WHAT DO WE DO?

The Events Apprenticeship Framework (EAF) will bring together those apprenticeships that are recognised as supporting the wider event ecosystem. It will identify gaps and aim to fill these, initially highlighting those whose core work is in events: Event Assistant, Production Technician and Live Event Rigger. It will aim to influence and sign-post related apprenticeships, such as Print Technician, Electrician, Carpentry & Joinery, Security First Line Manager, Hospitality Supervisor and Hospitality Manager.

Events Apprenticeships work with schools, colleges, employers, and parents to promote the benefits of apprenticeships and a career in events.

As within the events industry, we inspire the way apprenticeships are perceived and drive forward innovative and creative work in England to ensure more individuals and businesses can access the benefits of event apprenticeships.

WHO DO WE HELP?

We look to actively help and support:

  • Schools and colleges to understand how to position apprenticeships as a dependable pathway for students 

  • Employers to understand the recruitment processes and how to access the employment levy (funding)

  • Policymakers and influencers to understand the challenges and the benefits of the events apprenticeships framework to support the next generation of talent

  • Parent and guardians to help them understand the benefits of apprenticeships

WHAT ARE WE DOING?

We are supported by UKEVENTS and partners to deliver the events apprenticeship framework, working closely with some of the UK biggest event agencies, venues, and associations.

We understand the benefits employers can make to apprentices and what apprentices can make to their employers through the opportunities available.

The events apprenticeships framework will be delivered by the EAAB through three key pillars of work: Education & regulation, Marketing and communications and Finance & funding.

OUR THREE PILARS

OUR THREE PILARS

Education and regulation

Developing a framework of available apprenticeships that offer entry and career progression opportunities across different roles within the events industry. This includes reviewing existing Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE) occupational standards and end point assessments. This will be undertaken in collaboration with employers, industry representatives, training, and assessment providers.

Marketing and communications

Create, collaborate, and communicate what we are doing to the wider events industry. Helping businesses, schools, teachers, and parents to navigate, engage, and recruit apprenticeships.

Finance and funding 

To seek financial support and funding (through the Crowdfunding initiative) from the industry to launch and fund the events apprenticeships framework to invest in everyone's future.

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TESTIMONIALS

  • "The Meetings Industry Association is proud to be part of the Events Apprenticeships Advisory Board (EAAB). With many skilled workers from across the business meetings and events industry deciding to leave the sector during the pandemic, and a continued decline post pandemic, this initiative has never been more important. I look forward to working with colleagues to drive interest and grow event apprenticeships across the UK."

    Kerrin MacPhie, Chief Executive, Meetings Industry Association

  • "Apprenticeships provide a fantastic combination of both education and work experience, and allows the individual to take their first steps in carving their career path in the events industry. Event First Steps has always placed value on the accessibility of the industry and the various routes that people can take, and is why we support the Events Apprenticeships Framework (EAF)"

    Priya Narain, Co-founder, Event First Steps

  • “Apprenticeship programmes are a fantastic way to bring talent into our industry. Events is a fast paced industry and is often best learnt through doing. We have some amazing team members that joined us on an Apprenticeship programme and 5 years on are senior members of their team and recognised as our next gen. The EAAB will bring a new focus on such an important programme that will help us shape the future of our industry. "

    Matt Franks, Group Director of Events, DRPG

  • “Apprenticeships make sense for events, combining learning and on the job training means we get people ingrained into our industry at an earlier stage of their career. Alongside that our industry is crying out for more people from more diverse backgrounds to make their way into events and apprenticeships delivers that pathway."

    Lou Kiwanuka, Founder, The Ops Nest

  • "NOEA are committed to supporting the Events Apprenticeship Framework for the events industry bringing new talent into this exciting and vibrant sector. Apprenticeships allow talent to develop and business to flourish , core values of the National Outdoor Events Association."

    Susan Tanner, Chief Executive Officer, National Outdoor Events Association

  • "I wholeheartedly support the Events Apprenticeship framework as it is great for the community, the events sector and events companies. It will increase quality and staff engagement and will decrease recruitment costs. The framework will help us increase diversity and broaden the talent pool. And if that isn’t enough, it is paying forward good karma."

    David Wise, Chairman, Wise Productions

  • "I am hugely passionate about bringing talent into the industry to ensure it flourishes and am absolutely delighted and honoured to be part of the team. It can feel like a tough industry but with the right support and opportunities, it is an industry that brings out the best in people and I'm excited to be part of it."

    Laura Capell-Abra, Founder, Stress Matters

  • “It’s fantastic to be a part of the Events Apprenticeship Framework and work with like-minded businesses, associations and individuals to open up new opportunities for young people and create a consistent and cohesive approach for access to the events industry.”

    Anna Green, Managing Director, Broadsword

  • “As an association that promotes the events sector, beam and its members completely support this vital scheme as a great opportunity for the industry and those who want to work in it. The events apprenticeship framework provides a structured route for developing the skills and talent of our potential workforce and supports them towards a professional and successful career across the myriad of disciplines that make up our world-class events industry.”

    Sian Sayward, Chair, beam

  • “Aztec Event Services Ltd are supporting the Events Apprenticeship Framework because it recognises that this will help to attract the next generation of creative and diverse talent into our amazing industry by increasing awareness of the many career opportunities that exist within the events/exhibition sector.”

    John Cheshire, People and Culture Manager, Aztec