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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Atlantic Canadians,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Below you will find information about a FREE! online course. It will help you get people engaged in the work you care about. Filled with ideas of good practices in public engagement, it’s a continuation of the
<a href="http://www.globalhive.com/">Global Hive</a>. <b><i>Hive Mind: Engaging the Public for the Greater Good</i></b> is a flexible, go at your own pace, online program that takes roughly 20 hours to complete. A certificate is offered upon course completion.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn the key concepts and tested methodology in a straightforward guide that provides insights from case studies, ready-to-use tools and resources to build into the work you do. Sign up now:
<a href="http://bit.ly/2fcZZZZ"><span style="color:blue">http://bit.ly/2fcZZZZ</span></a> to be part of the first cohort starting January 15, 2017!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Hive Mind: Engaging the Public for the Greater Good </i>
</b>is designed as an introductory course for practitioners who would like to explore the key concepts of public engagement, boost their ability to connect with stakeholders in their communities and learn how to build effective partnerships. The course will
provide practical tools for animating the community and connecting with your target audience, with a special focus on reaching students and youth.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This course on public engagement has much to offer as an overview for folks who are new to the sector and those looking to reconnect with the concepts that underpin their work, as well as students passionate about social change and teachers
trying to inspire their students to become global citizens. Everything is designed in layers, so there is plenty to delve into if you want to learn more!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Hive Mind: Engaging the Public for the Greater Good</i></b> is a flexible, go at your own pace, online program that takes roughly 20 hours to complete. A certificate is offered upon course completion.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Brought to you by the ICN – the creators of the Global Hive<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sign up here: <a href="http://bit.ly/2fcZZZZ"><span style="color:blue">http://bit.ly/2fcZZZZ</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>First cohort starts January 15, 2017.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Learning objectives include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Creating and putting your organization’s Theory of Change into practice;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Exploring best practices for youth engagement (19-30);<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Creating learning environments that, by design, foster engagement and build global citizenship in schools, places of employment and across communities;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Using tools to assess how potential partners and partnerships may align with your organization's goals and needs;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">And more!<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information, contact Krista Dinsmore at <a href="mailto:icn.rcc@bccic.ca">
<span style="color:blue">icn.rcc@bccic.ca</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#404040">Janelle Frail
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Communications and Membership Officer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#404040">Atlantic Council for International Cooperation
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