Community and Business Engagement

Why you are important

Sustainable Development is about ensuring that development "meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." (Brundtland, 1987). Further Education can play an important role and you are a big part of that. See Why is Sustainable Development Important? for more.

You are your learning provider’s link to the outside world. This is vital for sustainable development.

You will have an awareness of the needs of employers and of communities. Gaining the trust and support of these important stakeholders will mean that your provider can really take a lead on sustainable development.

How to get the most out of SORTED

Most of the Community and Business section will be relevant to you. As the people on the ground, the toolkit to get sorted will probably the most useful to you. The key drivers will be useful is you need to persuade others of the value of engaging with these key stakeholders

Useful Resources