This exchange provided the opportunity to learn how to work with, develop, and utilise the skills of the next generation of community workers. The exchange provided insight and advice into placements, courses, and different approaches to learning, as well as the challenges facing future community work. The Crannie Community Hub has a relaxed and informal setting, where we got to hear from input from a community work student, which really got people connecting with their own stories. Always time for conversations and connections which is critical when you get folk in one place (and not online). Shared experiences, was good to hear from others and find same positives and negatives. We were as able to think about the role of the CLD Standards Council as well in supporting practitioners in a way which was meaningful and relevant to the learning exchange.
Learning Outcomes
- Thinking about different ways that community development workers/projects can support people to get involved in the profession.
- Navigating potential issues and challenges that present a threat to the future of community development.
- Considering the future and adopting different ideas and approaches to create a stronger CLD network.