The Schools Engagement Programme, launched in January 2024 by The Power of Events with grant support from the Events Industry Forum has announced that Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has been confirmed as exclusive sponsor of the Edinburgh region.
EICC’s support will enable The Power of Events, in partnership with local event professionals volunteering as Schools Ambassadors, to deliver a unique event industry showcase and overview of career opportunities to secondary schools and colleges across the region, starting in spring 2025.
The programme has already attracted over 200 school ambassador industry volunteers across the country willing to support the programme when it lands in their region or city.
The EICC is supporting the programme to help foster widespread awareness and enthusiasm for a career in the events industry.
Marshall Dallas, CEO of the EICC, commented: “We look forward to our partnership with The Power of Events team, the sponsorship of the Schools Engagement Programme, and the positive outcomes
we can achieve together. For the past ten years, the EICC has actively promoted careers in our dynamic industry through initiatives such as our student open days and by welcoming school groups to the EICC.”