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This City of Moreton Bay Community Development virtual experience program will show you what it's like to work as a Community Development Officer in Moreton Bay. From preparing a youth engagement session to developing a high-level event brief, this program will equip you with the skills you need to succeed in any public-facing role.
If you're interested in learning about careers in Community Development or building your planning and communication skills, then this program is for you! Work your way through the program at your own pace, and compare your work to the model answers provided to enhance your learning.
Skills you will learn and practice:
Planning
Facilitation
Budgeting
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry experts. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for the job.
Tasks in this program
Task One: Prepare a Youth Engagement Session
30-60 minsIntroductory
Create an environment to discover insights from youthWhat you'll learn
- Why the issues young people face today are very different to those faced by previous generations.
What you'll do
- Prepare a youth engagement session.
Reviews
Over 2505 Star Reviews
"There are many readily available courses on technology but the one which forces you to become an organizer and host the event and try to understand other people's position is a good skill to have and I appreciate that about the modern Bay Regional Council"-- Student from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
"There are many readily available courses on technology but the one which forces you to become an organizer and host the event and try to understand other people's position is a good skill to have and I appreciate that about the modern Bay Regional Council"-- Student from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
"I like that I am able to compare my work to someone that is already in the position and doing that job every day."-- Student from California State University, Fresno
"I really enjoyed this program because I was continuously learning something new in this program specially practical skills like, how on community development officer work from scratch to proper event organization.
And I definitely use these skills in my own space to empower youth."-- Student from University of Sargodha
"The real-case scenario puts me at the forefront of the thought process and engages me to come up a detailed analysis and resolution. The sample answers help me verify where I could do better, which is fantastic."-- Student from University of Sheffield
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