Episode 5 - Dr. Norah McRae - Defining impact within work-integrated learning
How can you make a positive impact in the workplace? Dr. Norah McRae, associate provost of Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE), discusses how the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals are used as a framework to create meaningful work experiences. Learn how concentrating on impact can open doors to new opportunities and enable both students and employers to tackle the future of work head-on.
0:00 Intro
0:55 How do we define impact in Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE)?
1:23 Why is CEE concerned about impact?
2:29 What do we know about Gen Z’s desire to make an impact?
2:59 How can the UNSDGs help students and employers make an impact?
5:00 What is CEE doing to incorporate the UNSDGs?
5:55 How do we help employers incorporate the UNSDGs and make an impact in the work they do with students?
8:17 What is the SDGs at Work activity and why is it important?
13:44 How does the topic of meaningful work prepare students and employers to tackle the future of work?
15:03 How can we prepare employers for shifting workplace demographics by leveraging impact?
16:17 Is there a difference between being job-ready and future-ready?
18:54 Impact and job satisfaction
Mentioned in this episode:
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
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