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Event Planning: Career Training and Job Options


A Career in Event Planning
If coordinating events down to the last detail leaves you smiling instead of stressed out, you should consider a career in event planning. In this role, you'd spend your workdays planning important events such as conferences or parties for businesses, organizations, and individuals. Your duties might include locating venues, negotiating contracts with vendors, and overseeing logistics. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual salary in this growing field is $44,260.

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