Perspectives on formal learning routes for Community Development

The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW

1.00-4.30, Thursday 29 November 2012

Final workshop from the Community Development Network looking at aspects of learning for Community Development.

Of interest to present and prospective workers in the field of community development, this workshop will build your awareness of the rich opportunities available, and may even inspire you to take part.

In response to demand from community development practitioners in the fields of health, youth work and community work, this stimulating and varied workshop will look at how community researchers are trained at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation/Housing Trust; how Northern College brings its unique approach to the education and training of community development workers; the latest qualifications available through the Federation for Community Development Learning; and some Higher Education courses in the region.

Programme

Includes inputs from:

Tracey Robbins, Joseph Rowntree Foundation & Roger Newton, 3Ps - Community Researcher Training and Participatory Learning and Action
Chris Lamb, Programme Co-ordinator for the Working Communities Programme at Northern College
Susi Miller, Federations for Community Development Learning (FCDL) Sheffield – FCDL’s range of qualifications and recognition routes
A brief look at the Universities in Yorkshire & Humber offering Higher Education qualifications with a Community Development component

The full programme for the day is available here

The list of participants can be found here

Price

This a free event. Lunch will be provided.

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