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I?m a juggling teacher at the National Circus School, Montreal. I have an experience in performing arts and different athletic sport activities. I used to study in Moscow and France nad I have a multicultural and multilingual background, speaking 5 languages. I would like to continue my education which will allow me to coordinate or direct cultural or sport events like festivals or working in a cultural or sport centre by leading and developing different programs. What kind of education do I need? I also have a strong technical background in electronics and computers.

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( Last Updated: April 1, 2009 )
Hello,

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To do the kind of work you wish you do (i.e. plan cultural or sport events), people usually have training in event planning/management or a related field (see Conference and Event Planners). In Quebec, this kind of training is offered at the John Abbot Cegep. It is a one-year attestation of collegial studies (ACS) in Event Planning and Management. The Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec also offers a one-year attestation of collegical studies in Coordination d'événements et de congrès (French only). Another related program is offered, in English, in Event Planning at Lasalle College. However it has a focus on fashion show events which may not suit your interests. If you are willing to study outside of Quebec (e.g. Ontario), other programs may be available. Visit the OntarioColleges.ca web site to research relevant programs (tips: use ?event? as a search keyword on the main page)

I hope this answers your question.


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