UBC - Faculty of Health and Social Development (Okanagan)
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Event Coordination and Project Management

Open to private marketplace Closing on October 2, 2025 / 1 spot left
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Centennial College
Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Terry-Ann Hyman
Terry-Ann Hyman
She / Her
Employment Advisor
6
Timeline
  • October 20, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 21, 2026
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Communications Market research Operations Project management Product management
Skills
stakeholder communications organizational communications planning invoicing event planning logistics planning event operations communication management time management
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for learners specializing in Event Planning and Management, equipping them with practical skills to support industry professionals in executing successful events. Learners will apply their organizational, communication, and time management skills to real-world projects, enhancing their ability to coordinate logistics, manage communications, and ensure smooth event operations. By engaging in this practicum, learners will contribute to projects that require meticulous planning and execution, providing tangible benefits to participating companies.

Learners

Learners
Diploma
Intermediate levels
10 learners
Project
20-40 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive meeting summaries and action item lists
  • Detailed event logistics plans and timelines
  • Professional presentation materials for stakeholder meetings
  • Accurate and timely invoicing and payment follow-ups
  • Procurement and management of event supplies
Project timeline
  • October 20, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 21, 2026
    Experience end

Project examples

  • Coordinating a corporate team-building retreat
  • Organizing a product launch event for a tech company
  • Managing logistics for a charity fundraising gala
  • Supporting the planning of a regional industry conference
  • Assisting in the execution of a community outreach event
  • Facilitating a virtual seminar for a professional association
  • Helping organize a company anniversary celebration
  • Coordinating a series of workshops for a non-profit organization