Partnership Opportunity – Students from MacEwan University's School of Continuing Education (SCE) are looking for community partners who are interested in engaging with sustainability, specifically contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Unsure of where to start, or have limited capacity to get your actions started? Then this call out is for your organization.

To learn more about the UN SDGs, please check out the short video An Introduction to the UN SDGs (1:57).

In the fall semester, sustainability students from different backgrounds and areas of study in learning about sustainable challenges will work with community partners. Students will use a holistic approach, project planning, evaluation, and communications related to sustainability challenges to support your organization's desire to contribute to a sustainable future.

Note: Students will use all the experience and learnings gained in this course to consult, plan, and execute your project.

What you get…

• A systems map— Think of a systems map as a type of detailed concept map that can be used to analyze a selected SDG and how your organization can contribute to success.
• A project or proposal for your organization to implement—This project/proposal will include at least one SDG. Please note that while general budgets will be considered and documented where possible, the course does not equip students to develop detailed budget plans.
• Depending on the SDG chosen— Some community partners may receive in addition to the above two pieces could receive a develop a presentation (format to be determined) highlighting key parts of the proposal or plan and how it will support your organization in contributing to the SDGs