The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announced today that the Exhibitions Industry Collective (EIC) has partnered with CNTV to produce a new Workforce Development Video Series highlighting the diverse career opportunities in the exhibitions and events industry.
The initiative is a collaborative effort by the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), Experiential Designers + Producers Association (EDPA), Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA), International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE), the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) and the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) – all members of the Exhibitions Industry Collective.
The goal is to showcase the human side of the industry to inspire students and professionals to consider careers in exhibitions and events.
“Workforce development is one of the most critical issues facing our industry, and storytelling is a powerful way to address it,” said Vinnie Polito, Executive Vice President of the Exhibitions Industry Collective. “By creating a video series, we’re able to put real faces and real career paths in front of students and emerging professionals, showing them that the exhibitions and events industry offers meaningful, dynamic, and long-term careers.”
“We’re proud to launch a new series of workforce videos that tell the real stories behind our industry while also showcasing the exciting opportunities, innovation and impact that await the next generation,” added IAEE President and CEO Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM.
Each video will feature industry professionals, behind-the-scenes footage from show floors, and social media clips. Distribution is planned across digital platforms, and social media to reach students, educators, and young professionals. This video series is a part of an overall workforce development initiative that includes a joint job-board, presentations to schools and colleges, and exhibiting at career focused events.
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About IAEE
Trusted since 1928, IAEE provides quality and value to its members through leadership, service, education and strong relationships. IAEE is the largest association of the exhibitions and events industry in the world, with a membership of show organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers. Organizers of more than 20,000 exhibitions and buyer-seller events around the world are members of IAEE, and the organization advocates and promotes the awareness of face-to-face exhibitions and events as the primary medium for business development and growth. IAEE provides relevant, timely and innovative education to its members and the industry. IAEE recognizes its strategic partners: 4imprint, Convention News Television (CNTV), eShow, Freeman, GES | onPeak, IMEX, New Orleans & Company, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Risk Strategies Company | Buttine Insurance, Snöball and Swapcard. Visit www.iaee.com for more information.
About the Exhibitions Industry Collective
The Collective is a collaboration among six leading industry associations (ECA, EDPA, ESCA, IAEE, IAVM and SISO united in their mission to advocate for, advance, and strengthen the exhibitions and events industry. Learn more at https://exhibitionsindustryawareness.com/.
About CNTV
CNTV is the leader in video production for the exhibitions and events industry. CNTV partners with major associations and event organizers to deliver compelling digital content, live broadcasts, and sponsored video programs that elevate engagement and extend event reach. Learn more at www.cntvnow.com.
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Mary Tucker
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