Navigating the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of events requires a team that’s skilled, adaptable and forward-thinking. Recruitment is a challenge, agencies are expensive and turnover is a high. The Operations Managers and Event Coordinators are always in need of a pipeline of top talent.
This is where apprentices come into play. With their eagerness to learn and innate comfort with technology, events apprentices can be the perfect addition to any events team, bringing new energy and perspectives that are essential for innovation and growth.
And the best bit, apprenticeships are government funded with no recruitment fees. You’ll just pay a salary that’s more cost effective than a traditional new hire.
Here’s 5 reasons why apprentices are perfect for your events team.
Reason 1: Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment
- Challenge: The events industry is known for its tight deadlines, last-minute changes, and the need for quick problem-solving. Traditional hiring methods may not always bring in talent that can adapt on the fly.
- Solution: Apprentices, often being young and eager to learn, bring a level of adaptability and resilience that is crucial for the fast-paced nature of event planning and execution. Their willingness to learn and adapt can be a significant asset during high-pressure situations.
Reason 2: Proficiency with New Technologies and Social Media
- Challenge: With the rise of digital platforms and evolving event technologies, staying updated can be daunting for existing teams.
- Solution: Apprentices are likely to be digital natives, comfortable with the latest technologies, software, and social media platforms. They can bring new ideas on how to leverage these tools for event promotion, engagement, and management, keeping your company at the forefront of innovation.
Reason 3: Fresh Perspectives and Creativity
- Challenge: Staying innovative and creative is essential in the events industry to meet and exceed client expectations. There can be a tendency to stick to tried-and-tested methods over time.
- Solution: Apprentices often come with fresh ideas and perspectives that can inject creativity into your events. Their new approaches can help in designing unique experiences for clients and attendees, setting your events apart from the competition.
Reason 4: Cost-Effective Workforce Expansion
- Challenge: Expanding the workforce to handle peak seasons or large-scale events can be financially burdensome, especially with experienced professionals.
- Solution: Hiring apprentices is a cost-effective strategy for workforce expansion. They provide valuable support at a lower cost than seasoned professionals, and with investment in their training, they can quickly become highly productive team members.
Reason 5: Building a Loyal and Skilled Workforce
- Challenge: The events industry often faces high turnover rates, leading to a continuous cycle of recruitment and training.
- Solution: Apprenticeships offer a pathway to nurture and develop talent within the organisation. By investing in apprentices, companies can build a loyal workforce, reducing turnover and fostering a sense of belonging among employees. Apprentices trained within your company are more likely to understand and commit to your business values and goals.
Wrap up:
In summary apprenticeships are perfect for any events team to add in a new highly effective talent programme, you’ll also be helping to train the next wave of events specialists. Giving back to the younger generation.
Here’s some of the apprenticeships we offer that could be perfect for your skill gaps:
Team Leader (great for upskill your existing team)