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UCC CPD courses

Connectsus - Reimagining sustainable, healthy & local food communities

Course Fact File
Duration2 days
FeesSee Fees and Costs for full details.
Venue

On location

CreditsUCC Digital Badge
Start DateRuns on demand

Outline

Connectsus is a unique and innovative training programme which brings community
and business together to imagine and co-produce vision and action for healthy, place-
based and circular food systems that are good for people and planet.

This programme explores:

  • Key sustainability challenges and how they impact communities and business
  • Why and how business engages with communities and the benefits
  • Key factors for successful community sustainability initiatives
  • Food systems particularly in relation to local food networks and partnerships
  • Circular economy and food waste
  • How to form lasting partnerships and collaborate effectively Envisioning positive sustainable food futures for your community
  • Creative placemaking: what makes the Sligo region special?
  • How to establish a micro or social enterprise to support new local food systems
    businesses
  • Community Leadership

Schedule Information

This course is run on demand meaning it can be organised for your
community or it will be put on for a large group when there is enough
demand.

Why Choose

  • Connect with like-minded individuals, community groups, and businesses interested in sustainable and healthy food in your area
  • Learn in an atmosphere of fun, collegiality, hope and ambition
  • Get involved in developing a community food initiative in your town
  • Become a more effective community leader
  • Draw on skills and resources of business and industry to deliver a food initiative of interest to you
  • Establish deeper and long-lasting community relationships

Who Should Apply

Companies in the broad food / beverage / hospitality sector and community members interested in enhancing sustainable food initiatives and networks in the Sligo region.

Requirements

There are no requirements for this course.

Fees and Costs

Determined upon consultation

How To Apply

Please contact Programme Manager Anna Ozolina at aozolina@ucc.ie

Contact Details

Sustainability Academy

Contact us

Sustainability Institute, Ellen Hutchins Building, Lee Rd, Sunday's Well, Cork, T23 XE10,

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