Individuals who complete the above course will receive a certificate of Successful Completion of the Event Management Skill Set from the Mountwest Community & Technical College.
For the most current salary information, please refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics “Occupational Outlook Handbook” found online at bls.gov/ooh/.
Admission Requirements
The college adheres to an open admission policy which means applications with a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission. Applicants with neither a high school diploma nor GED may be admitted on a conditional basis.
Career Outlook: 7% job growth projected from 2018 to 2028
Employment of meeting, convention, and event planners is projected to grow 7 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for professionally planned meetings and events is expected to remain steady as businesses and organizations continue to host events regularly.
For organizations with multiple locations, meetings are the only time they can bring everyone together. Despite the spread of online communication, face-to-face interaction remains important.