A VARIETY OF POSITIVE OUTCOMES ARE EXPERIENCED BY PARTICIPANTS, PONSORS AND COACHES.

As part of the Enviro-Challenge™ programme schools are supported to undertake a number of actions and initiatives. Some examples are outlined below:

Students:

Deliver a presentation of their environmental review to their school assembly and/or Board of Trustees
District ambassador teams deliver a presentation to their supporting Council and sponsors
Ambassadors and participating students are supported with career advice and applications for other environmental programmes, scholarships and awards
Personal and social development gains are made

Schools:

Formation of an environmental committee or group and/or environmental captain position
Undertake waste and energy audits and minimization strategies
Support to undertake their environmental review priority actions with links to supporting programmes
All participating schools receive a feedback report
Feedback forms are provided to all teachers and teams to formally evaluate and improve the programme

Sponsors:

Supporting councils and sponsors receive access to a database of contacts for schools, teachers & students
An evaluation report is produced for all project partners
Existing or developing community and Council sustainability initiatives networked and implemented in schools
Research conducted for sponsors including travel surveys

Coaches:

Feel good factor of helping to make a real difference to young people and their direct environment
Opportunities to develop knowledge of sustainability issues and implement these in a real setting
Networking opportunities with other environmental agencies

Careers:
Students are exposed to a wide range of environmental career opportunities and meet with young professionals working in their local area. Students are linked with local employers and agencies seeking students to participate in environmental activities and employment opportunities.

2010 will also see the initiation of a work experience placement in for an Ambassador showing particular excellence and drive toward a career in the Environmental professions