ICC Sydney invests in next generation of AV professionals

Five professionals have joined the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) as part of its Audio Visual (AV) Graduate Program.

The year-long initiative will offer the AV professionals, who have completed their tertiary education courses, the chance to work across divisions such as audio, lighting, vision, rigging and staging on a range of live-entertainment events, exhibitions and conventions.

Geoff Donaghy, ICC Sydney chief executive and group director – Convention Centres, ASM Global (APAC), said: “We believe in creating careers, not simply jobs. Our AV Graduate Program ensures candidates will be mentored by the industry’s leading AV professionals, build on their in-demand skills and experience working on a diverse range of events.”

It is the fourth year of the scheme, and ICC Sydney director of audio visual services, Brian Nash, said the department’s previous programmes had developed 18 AV professionals.

“Our AV Graduate Program is an excellent pathway for candidates to gain the best available on-the-job experience working on complex and creative events, while increasing the likelihood of securing employment at the conclusion of the programme,” he said. “In the past, we’ve retained 100% of the graduates, progressing them through to casual and permanent roles.”