Event Planning
Event management is the process of planning, marketing, implementing and evaluating the outcome of an organized gathering of people for social, business, educational, entertainment, or celebratory reasons. Research indicates that an average of $500 billion dollars a year is spent on special events around the world. The hotel industry reports that special events account for roughly 30% of total income.
Whether you are new to the event management field, or desire to enhance your professional status as an event planner and manager, Tidewater Community College’s 80 hour Event Planning and Management Certificate Program will provide you with the required knowledge and skills to succeed in this rapidly growing, exciting and rewarding global industry
Instructor
Charles J. Vakos, a Certified Hospitality Educator, has been teaching college level hospitality management and culinary arts for over 9 years, and has over 24 years experience in hospitality and food service business management. During his career, he has managed various special events for as many as 20,000 people including band competitions, sporting events, church events, company and naval Christmas parties, and business meetings. His broad experience will enhance your learning, bring the real world into the classroom, and prepare you for success in this growing global industry.
Location
TCC Regional Workforce Development Center,
7000 College Drive, Suffolk, VA 2343
Registration
Register and pay in person or via US Mail: Tidewater Community College, Regional Workforce Development Center, 7000 College Drive, Suffolk, VA, 23435. For Further Information call: Charles Vakos 757-822-1331 or cvakos@tcc.edu
| Class # | Catalog # | Section | Title | Dates | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost | CEU's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32392 | HOST 1033 | D01R | Introduction to Event Planning | 7/15/13- 8/5/13 | 1:30pm- 4:30pm M | Charles Vakos | URWD- W116 | $120 | 1.2 |
| 32398 | HOST 1034 | D01R | Special Event Marketing & Promos | 8/12/13- 8/26/13 | 1:30pm- 4:30pm M | Charles Vakos | URWD- W116 | $100 | 0.9 |
| Class # | Catalog # | Section | Title | Dates | Time | Instructor | Location | Cost | CEU's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | HOST 1035 | TBA | Event Coordinationand Implementation | 9/9/13, 9/16/13 & 9/23 | 1:30pm- 4:30pm M | Charles Vakos | URWD- W116 | $100 | 1.2 |
| TBA | HOST 1036 | TBA | Technology and Professional Development | 9/30/13, 10/7/13 & 10/14/13 | 1:30pm- 4:30pm M | Charles Vakos | URWD- W116 | $100 | 0.9 |
| TBA | HOST 1037 | TBA | Case Study in Event Leadership | 10/21/13 & 10/28/13 | 1:30pm- 4:30pm M | Charles Vakos | URWD- W116 | $100 | 0.6 |
Internships must be approved by TCC faculty
HOST 1038: Special Event Leadership Internship
Internships must be approved by TCC faculty
