Lessons in community engagement
Education at George Brown happens in collaboration with the community and with industry. This is especially true in the George Brown College School of Social and Community Services where we have over 1,000 partnerships with external organizations. These valuable connections benefit everyone—students, the community and businesses.
Building a stronger Toronto through applied learning means keeping the conversation open and fluid. One way the School of Social and Community Services does this is through our Program Advisory Committees. Consisting of employers, members of the community and alumni, these leaders advise us on current issues and trends to keep the curriculum strong and relevant. After all, a social work degree is only as good as the curriculum it is based upon.
Making research and curriculum relevant
Serving the community through education means making research available and meaningful to those who need it. The George Brown College School of Social and Community Services conducts community-based research that has immediate practical value both inside and outside of the classroom.
To respond to a changing community, George Brown has expanded its Career and Work Counsellor program to include a module pertaining to new Canadians and refugees. Diversity training and the development of materials for anti-violence work are included in social services career training.
Partnerships to benefit your bottom line
If you are interested in increasing your organization’s competitive advantage through a joint research project with George Brown, visit the Office of Applied and Institutional Research and Innovation at George Brown College.
If you are an employer or community leader interested in partnering with George Brown, either to supply advice or through a joint research project, please contact:
Fay Lim-Lambie BA,BSW,MSW,RSW
Dean, Centre for Health Sciences and Centre for Community Services & Early Childhood
Email: Fay.Lim-Lambie@georgebrown.ca
