With regards to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the closest occupations are listed as Sector 71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation. Visit http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/nacs2_71.htm for current salaries and descriptions.
Question: What careers are available in the fields of event management and/or facility management?
Answer: The choices are unlimted! Careers and jobs range in a broad spectrum from arena management, operations, special event planning, fundraising, and more!
Where to look for jobs and careers:
Sources provided in Unit 1:
International Association of Assembly Managers: www.iaam.org
Meeting Professionals International: www.mpiweb.org
Convention Indstry Council: www.conventionindustry.org
Center for Exhibition Industry Research: www.ceir.org
Professional Convention Management Association: www.pcma.org
Additional Resources:
International Festivals and Events Association: www.ifea.com
International Special Events Society: www.ises.com
National Recreation and Parks Association: www.nrpa.org
Texas Recreation and Park Society: www.traps.org
Texas Municipal League: www.tml.org
Teamwork Online: www.teamworkonline.com
Trade Show Exhibitors Association: www.tsea.org
Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives: www.tcce.org
Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus: www.tacvb.org
Association of Fundraising Professionals: http://afpnet.jobcontrolcenter.com/search.cfm
It's not what you know... it's WHO you know!
Visit the webistes above for networking opportunities!
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