Did you know, according to the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, Atlanta is considered the fourth-best city for meetings and events? Additionally, Salary.com cited Meeting & Event Planning as the fourth-fastest growing job in America with an expected 43.7% increase in jobs for a median income of $55,812 by 2020.
The College of Continuing and Professional Education at Kennesaw State University offers a premier Meeting and Event Management Certificate program that prepares students for careers in the thriving meeting and event industry.
The program is designed for both new and aspiring managers, as well as the seasoned planner, who wants to learn the latest industry trends and increase their knowledge and skills in the rapidly growing industry.
Students will learn from an outstanding team of professionals in the hospitality industry and get the advantage in the areas of financial and administrative management, marketing and the tools necessary for organizing meetings, conferences, tradeshows, conventions and more. In only a few weeks, students can acquire the skills to excel in an industry that is always booming.
The program is scheduled to begin March 17 at the KSU Center (3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw 30144). More information can be found at ccpe.kennesaw.edu or by calling 470-578-6765.
