Purpose
The Institute for Lifelong Learning and Community Building offers educational services in collaboration with communities, municipalities, businesses, organizations, as well as other educational institutions to support the lifelong learning needs of adults--of all ages--outside the College's degree programs.
The Institute was formed as a result of the work of the College's community building project, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The initial goal was to develop courses at the undergraduate level focusing on the skills, knowledge, and credentials needed for students to become effective community builders.
As the program developed and the courses were created, an additional plan emerged. It became clear that we could have an even more expansive role in supporting the work of communities by offering various educational options that matched people's needs and lifestyles. Meeting with residents, employees, and employers, we mapped out a plan to work in concert with communities and workplaces to customize courses. The work continues with our partners to mesh the goals of workplaces, higher education and community, to provide avenues for people to have a "Taste of College" while developing lifelong learning skills and knowledge.
Participating organizations & communities utilize Cambridge College's educational resources to help them:
address community change and economic viability issues
meet workforce development needs
promote economic and social prosperity of all community members
Our aim is to work in concert with others who are well connected to the community and understand the needs of its residents and workers. Through these partnerships and the engagement of individuals, programs can be crafted to meet the specific professional and personal needs of learners, that ultimately will impact their communities.
joel.nitzberg@cambridgecollege.edu
(800) 877-4723 x 1218 or (617) 873-0218
Learning formats may include non-credit and credit-bearing courses, certificates (clusters of courses), conferences, seminars, workshops, lecture series, and more.
Issues related to diversity are of central importance. Being aware, sensitive, knowledgeable and adaptable regarding the many backgrounds, experiences, traditions, and needs of others help workers, educators and managers acquire the skills necessary to work with many different people.
Community building principles & practices empower people to improve their conditions, expand opportunities and sustain positive change. This is accomplished by developing, enhancing and sustaining the relationships, skills, networks and partnerships among those who make up the community: individuals, grassroots groups, human service organizations, businesses, governmental agencies, and others within and outside the community.
If you experience any problems when using this site, please contact the IT department.
|
