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Do you plan meetings and events for your organization? Then this in-depth certificate program is for you. The Certificate Program in Meeting and Event Planning is designed for new and aspiring meeting and event professionals, for career changers and for those who are pursuing an industry credential or certification. Meeting and event planning is a multi-billion dollar industry. Organizations are becoming increasingly concerned about getting a higher return on investment. They recognize the need for an educated and highly skilled workforce. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment in Virginia will continue to grow at a faster than average rate through 2014. The demand for planners grew throughout the 1990s when the economy expanded and companies invested more and more dollars on meetings. As the business world becomes even more globally focused international meetings and conventions become more commonplace. And as technology increases the ability for people to meet through e-mail, teleconferencing, and the Web, actually encourages more meetings, since people who would formerly never have interacted now have the possibility to collaborate This program is offered in Blacksburg/Roanoke, VA. Classes meet over four weekends in full-day Friday/Saturday blocks. Participants who successfully complete the program will be awarded 6.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a Certificate of Achievement in Meeting and Event Planning. Participants must attend at least 85% of class meetings to receive a certificate. The program fee is $1,895. Registration fee includes notebook, books and lunch every day of the program. There is an early bird registration fee of $1,795 if registration is received by March 7, 2008 for the 2008 program or March 6, 2009 dates.. Financial Aid is available through the Virginia Tech Financial Aid Office. You may visit their website for complete details at http://www.cpe.vt. edu/home/resources/financialaid.html. Payment Options Participants registering before September 5, 2008 have the option of (1) paying the registration fee in full at the time of registration or (2) submitting a deposit of $500 at the time of registration, with the $1,395 balance due no later than February 16, 2008. If the balance due is not received by February 16, 2008, the participant's registration in the program will automatically be cancelled and the initial $500 deposit will not be refunded. Participants registering after September 5, 2008 will owe the entire fee at the time of registration. Register today and join those who have achieved the industry's highest standards of professionalism. Who Should Attend New and aspiring meeting and event managers as well as those seeking a career change will benefit from this cutting edge educational experience. Industry trends and techniques will be provided to build and update the critical skill sets required for meeting and event planning professionals. Travel agents, hoteliers, professional association managers, festival organizers, fundraisers, administrative assistants, and sporting events coordinators, just to name a few, are the target audience for this comprehensive course. (E-mail a friend about this program) For More Information
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