We wanted our learners to gain valuable work experience on a subject that has an importance and relevance for their future career. As well as this, the conference also gave us the opportunity to create a space where local people from a wide variety of backgrounds could listen and speak on issues relating to religion and faith in the workplace.
The conference took the form of a Question Time' discussion with a panel of local residents representing their respective religions and beliefs. After an introduction and welcome from the College Principal and a presentation from two of our Travel and Tourism students, the reigns were handed over to Wes from Just Lincolnshire to chair the discussion. Themes that emerged for discussion included:
The conference took the form of a Question Time' discussion with a panel of local residents representing their respective religions and beliefs. After an introduction and welcome from the College Principal and a presentation from two of our Travel and Tourism students, the reigns were handed over to Wes from Just Lincolnshire to chair the discussion. Themes that emerged for discussion included:
- What is equality?
- Is telling jokes about religion in the workplace acceptable?
- How do you make workplaces inclusive?
- Should a person in a public role promote his/her religion?
Conference feedback from delegates
"Great"!
"More time needed for questions" "The event was really beneficial in order to bridge the gap between various faiths and religions. I hope this is not the last but to continue" "Very good & well organised" "Thank you for all the hard work put in to make the event possible" "I loved how engaged the students were in the event" |
"Good effort and good presentation from students"
"I enjoyed this event immensely - the students were brilliant" "Would have hoped that the panel format could be followed by small group discussions so that those intimidated by large groups could contribute" "Would have been interesting to have a Jewish representative in view of far right electoral success in the EU" "Superb effort from the students, the college should be proud. I learnt a lot from the event" |
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