Industry Opportunities
Six structured ways for employers to engage with ISET programmes. From a single guest lecture to ongoing advisory council membership, every level of commitment creates value for both your organisation and the profession.
Why Engage With ISET?
ISET graduates are not generalists. They are trained specifically in event tourism intelligence: scoring systems, AI-enhanced analysis, destination strategy, and consulting-grade output production. Employers who engage early gain first access to a talent pipeline that does not exist anywhere else in higher education.
Beyond recruitment, engagement shapes the profession. Advisory council members directly influence what graduates can do. Capstone sponsors receive consulting outputs addressing their real challenges. Guest lecturers build reputation among the next generation of industry leaders.
Six Ways to Get Involved
Guest Lecturing & Masterclasses
Share your expertise with students as a guest lecturer or masterclass facilitator. Sessions are typically 60-90 minutes and can be delivered in person or remotely.
Typical Commitment
2-4 hours per academic year
Benefits
- Brand visibility among emerging talent
- Early identification of high-potential graduates
- Thought leadership positioning
- CPD recognition for your team
Placement Hosting
Offer structured work-based learning placements for students. Placements typically run for 8-12 weeks and are supervised by both academic and industry mentors.
Typical Commitment
8-12 weeks per placement student
Benefits
- Extended evaluation of potential hires
- Fresh perspectives on organisational challenges
- Contribution to the profession's development
- Access to ISET intelligence tools during placement
Capstone Project Sponsorship
Set a live business challenge as a capstone brief. Student teams produce consulting-grade deliverables addressing real organisational questions.
Typical Commitment
Brief setting + 2-3 review sessions
Benefits
- Consulting-grade output at no consultancy fee
- Multiple perspectives on your challenge
- First pick of high-performing graduates
- Direct input into assessment criteria
Graduate Recruitment Pipeline
Access graduates who have been trained in intelligence-led analysis, AI-enhanced research, and consulting-grade report production from day one of their programme.
Typical Commitment
Annual recruitment engagement
Benefits
- Graduates with live consulting portfolios
- AI and data literacy built in
- Industry-standard output quality from induction
- Reduced training burden versus generalist graduates
Advisory Council Membership
Shape curriculum direction through membership of ISET's industry advisory council. Councils meet quarterly and provide strategic input on programme content and industry alignment.
Typical Commitment
4 meetings per year + ad hoc input
Benefits
- Direct influence on graduate competencies
- Early sight of scoring system developments
- Network with peer industry leaders
- Published acknowledgement in programme materials
Research & Data Collaboration
Collaborate on applied research using ISET's scoring systems and intelligence infrastructure. Provide anonymised data or co-produce sector-specific intelligence reports.
Typical Commitment
Project-based (typically 3-6 months)
Benefits
- Access to ISET's 7 scoring systems
- Co-branded research outputs
- Academic credibility for industry insights
- Student research resource allocation
Ready to Get Involved?
Complete our expression of interest form and we will be in touch to discuss the engagement type that best suits your organisation.