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We are pleased to share the latest update from The Power of Events, as follows: 📢 The Power of Events Schools Engagement Programme launches UK rollout, as pilot is completed. The Schools Engagement Programme Pilot, launched in January 2024 with grant support from the EIF, has been completed, delivering key event industry career messages to schools in the East of England.    The pilot programme: - Engaged 6,500 students in 35 schools - Delivered a consistent and compelling message about career opportunities across the seven core sectors - Increased student understanding of the UK events industry to 65% post-presentation, from an initial 1% - Received hugely positive feedback from students, teachers and our industry Ambassadors. More importantly, the pilot allowed the team to develop robust and efficient systems and processes to support the delivery of a UK wide programme rollout. This included development of presentation material that was compliant with Provider Access Legislation (PAL). In addition, PR and marketing support around the pilot has already attracted 250 more School Ambassador industry volunteers across the 4 Nations willing to support the programme when it lands in their region or city. The UK rollout is scheduled for Autumn term 2024 to Summer term 2025, starting with three new regions with associated sponsors, which are: * Hertfordshire - The Event Academy, (APG) Absolute Production Group, emc3 | Certified B Corp, Smyle, weIMPLEMENT * South Coast (Portsmouth, Brighton, Eastbourne) – Identity, asembl. * Birmingham – NEC Group, DRPG, Neon Arena Services   Rick Stainton, founder of The Power of Events, has been amazed at the support the programme is receiving. "I'd like to thank the EIF for helping us deliver such a productive pilot programme - the learnings from it have really helped us refine and improve the experience for young people, the schools and our brilliant industry Ambassadors. The content driven showcase has really worked well and we are excited about taking it into more schools and colleges in these first three regional deployments, thanks to the collaborative support of the sponsors." Simon Hughes, Director of The Power of Events added "The industry asked us to do boost awareness of the broad range of event careers and the multiple routes into our industry in the face of stiff competition from other sectors and professions. We would like to invite our partners and supporters to get involved in the programme by sponsoring the rollout into their local region. Alternatively, they could join the growing number of Ambassadors that are helping us deliver this innovative and unique showcase in the schools to attract the talent of tomorrow." The Bulb are pleased to support The Power of Events as they continue their fantastic work for the UK Events Industry. You can find out all about The Power of Events, here https://lnkd.in/e7nrM6qn #PowerOfEvents #EventProfs #EngagementProgramme #EventsIndustry

A fantastic opportunity to join the equally-fantastic Mima! #JobOpportunity #DEIBA #InclusiveDesign

With the Opening Ceremony fulfilled and the Paris 2024 Games well underway, we're looking at the proposed impact and legacy of this iconic major event. From establishing 5,000 community sport facilities and the 1,2,3 Swim! programme, to focusing on skills development and employment for local people, the International Olympic Committee – IOC has outlined how Paris 2024 is aiming to set 'new benchmarks for the positive impact and legacy the Games can create for the local people and community, and their environment.' You can read all about their aims and objectives for Impact and Legacy, here - https://lnkd.in/eM_VN-nV Want to read more case studies about the Impact and Legacy of major events? You can download the Birmingham Ceremonies Sustainability and Social Values Report 2022 (Commonwealth Games) via our website, here - https://lnkd.in/ePRsnD6p. The Bulb were responsible for creating and implementing a robust sustainability and social values strategy, throughout the planning, design and delivery of the two shows, creating an inclusive and carbon-neutral legacy for the West Midlands. #ImpactAndLegacy #SustainabilityMatters #SustainableMajorEvents #Paris2024 #SocialSustainability

Check-out this article from our Sustainability Consultant, Meg Strahle! In, 'Enriching events through social enterprise: how to leave a lasting legacy', Meg shares her insights on how events offer an incredible opportunity to benefit the local community in which they are held, including long-lasting environmental, social, and economic impact. With the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics taking place tomorrow, this is a timely article focusing on the legacy and impact of events of all sizes. https://lnkd.in/d3rKXKfN #Legacy #SustainableMajorEvents #SocialImpact #SocialEnterprise

#100kCarbonLiterate 👏👏👏👏👏 Fantastic news from The Carbon Literacy Project, as they announce there are now over 100,000 certified Carbon Literate citizens, spanning seven continents, 33 nations and over 7500 organisations.. Together, this global movement has pledged at least 200,000 actions and saved approximately 360,000t CO2e – that’s equivalent to driving 921 million miles or 36,986 trips around the Earth’s equator!  What are you waiting for? Join the rapidly growing movement and get Carbon Literate! #CarbonLiteracy #100kCarbonLiterate #PeopleAndPlanet #ClimateAction

Anybody else as excited as we are for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games this Friday?!? 'ONE CEREMONY, SEVERAL FIRSTS' "The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games will be bold, original and unique. On 26 July 2024, Paris 2024 will offer an Opening Ceremony that is certain to join the most memorable moments in Olympic history." https://lnkd.in/dzSwfxmP Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 #MajorEvents #OpeningCeremony #Paris2024

Following our #PlasticFreeJuly post last week, we are sharing the insightful tips and tricks from Giki's latest newsletter. Thank you for sharing, Giki! ☕ "Only use a reusable coffee (or tea) cup at work, to cut plastic waste. Disposable cups are normally made from paper with a plastic lining making them very hard to recycle." 🍴 "Have (or ask for) reusables in kitchens and canteens, such as cutlery, cups and plates. And filtered water rather than bottled water, to avoid needing plastic water bottles." 🍶 "Reduce plastic in your office tea and coffee. This could be milk in glass bottles, no individually wrapped sugar, tea bags without plastic in them or coffee in plastic free containers." ♻ "Recycle all the plastic you can, from soft plastic bags, bottles, packaging or containers. Find out what can be recycled at work and where, then make sure it is well labelled for others." 🍎 "Avoid unnecessary plastic packaging from snacks and food by bringing your own in reusable containers. They're often plastic with an inner liner, meaning they can’t be recycled." 🚮 "Organise a litter pick or beach clean with your team in your local area. The most common items of litter often contain plastic such as cigarette butts, bottles and snack wrappers." 📽 "Arrange a lunchtime screening of an inspirational film, or have a lunch-and-learn about the planet. This increases awareness and helps to motivate people to take action." 🤔 "Ask your team to share ideas to cut plastic in their roles, this could be having plastic-free swag, or asking suppliers to use less plastic packaging, or just using their influence at work." 🌟 "Share your successes and inspire your colleagues to act too. This could be by sharing a Giki step you’ve taken, or just starting a conversation with others about climate change." #GikiZero #PlasticFreeJuly #CollectiveAction #PeopleAndPlanet

The Bulb have several projects in the pipeline and need some more ISO 20121 experts. Any consultants out there? Please get in touch! #iso2012 #consultants #freelance

Looking for inspiration this #PlasticFreeJuly? Check out the Plastic Free Foundation 'tips and solutions' page, highlighting some of the ways in which you can reduce plastic waste. You can also read inspirational stories from Plastic Free July participants, and understand how they are taking action to reduce single-use plastic waste at home, work, and/or in their community. https://lnkd.in/dQ8pcna What are you doing this Plastic Free July? #PlasticFreeJuly #ReducePlasticWaste #PlasticFreeFoundation

Check-out this insightful article from our Junior Sustainability Consultant, Elliot Durrant... Discussing, 'Environmental recognition days: impactful or irrelevant?', Elliot looks at whether such recognition days - as beneficial as they are to raising awareness of environmental issues - truly help to achieve global net-zero goals. https://lnkd.in/efs2DhNY. #EnvironmentalRecognitionDays #EnvironmentalIssues #NetZeroGoals #SustainabilityMatters #PeopleAndPlanet