Don't be a lazy student!

In an article written by Michele Vicente, she suggests it’s a positive thing for potential grads and for local organizations and businesses to work together in a uniform manner for a common goal. For instance the MBA learners at Royal Roads University must complete a real life consulting project in order to graduate. This is a beneficial tool to the students as it gives them the opportunity to showcase the knowledge they gained from the course and experience and apply it to the work field. Not only does the student benefit from this, but businesses and organizations get free, confidential advice and at least 360 hours of consulting time. This potentially can create and encourage a sustainable environment amongst the community as students from Royal Roads are generally encouraged to develop new techniques and look for more environmentally friendly ideas. With community planning, generally local “talent” is encouraged as this can create a positive mentality with the community rather than using outside talent which may create some animosity.

In the case of Cameron Angus, he conducted a review of WorkSafeBC’s compliance programs for employers with workers who sustain fatal workplace injuries. The research he did is being used as a basis for future initiatives that may change polices and businesses practices concerning how WorkSafeBC deals with employers who have workers sustaining fatal workplace injuries. He comments, “Hopefully, my project will ultimately help to reduce the number of people who die on the job every year,” So by encouraging students to begin to experience the work field, can help to build a better community relationship with the schooling institutions and with the business community. This is also a sustainable idea, as there will always be new students starting school and of course giving businesses the opportunity for free work is always a positive thing in their minds and of course…their bank wallets

Exert from:InRoads Community Report: Friday, June 20, 2008, article from “RRU Students can help local businesses”