The Association of British
Professional Conference Organisers’ (ABPCO) welcoming approach for young event
professionals has been given a boost with student member
Noemi La Torre joining
TFI Group for a placement year.
Noemi, who is a student member of
the association and a representative for young professionals on the board, has
recently started a year-long placement with the agency. Taking a gap from her
studies at the University of Greenwich, Noemi will work with TFI on large scale
events and be given firsthand experience of the industry she is forging a
career within.
“
TFI has a long history of supporting
internships and the career development of young professionals,” comments
Rob
Roffey, Director, TFI Group. “
Without question, our commitment to their
training brings rich rewards to our business in terms of innovation and bright
ideas from some of the best graduates in event management. In the
majority of cases, our interns come back to TFI in a permanent role at a later
stage and we reap the benefit of our investment in their early career
development.”
The placement began on Tuesday 19th July, but Noemi will continue to work closely with
ABPCO as well as her other
commitments with the likes of
Azura Events and
MPI UK & Ireland.
“
Noemi is a fine example of how a young
event professional should handle themselves when trying to build a career in
our industry,” said
Caroline Windsor, Joint-Chair of ABPCO and Director at TFI
Meeting Point. “
The drive and enthusiasm she has shown since joining ABPCO is
refreshing and I have no doubt that she will go on to have a long and
successful career. This opportunity presented to her by TFI really is something
special and it’s great to see member organisations
continuing to support the drive for professionalism by mentoring young people
in the early stages of their career. Noemi will learn a lot and I hope many
more young professionals follow her lead especially with ABPCO remaining committed
to nurturing the next generation of event professionals.”
ABPCO’s University Student Membership is
available to those studying at
recognised universities for events management degrees, or higher. The
membership is just £10 a year and gives the student access to everything a full
member of the association enjoys including access to events and research.
Noemi added: “
Connections, drive and passionate commitment are so
important in the industry, even more so for young professionals like me looking
to develop our fledgling careers! It is very rewarding to be an active member
of ABPCO, and to be joining TFI Group, both of which encourage young talent to
achieve their best. I was literally counting down the days before my
placement started at TFI Group. What most excites me is that they have shown a
deep commitment to my professional development, taking me on board for a
placement tailored to my expectations, which offers me a 360-degree,
challenging opportunity in a team who work to very high standards.”
ABPCO
is the UK’s leading organisation for professional conference and event
organisers, industry associates and those studying for, or seeking a career in
the conference and meetings industry. For more information about ABPCO visit
www.abpco.org