Sustainable Future’s Program
Course Information & Expression of Interest
Grow the future works with young people who are looking for a hands-on, outdoor, project-based experience in an inspiring environment.
Together, we grow food for our community and regenerate the land where we work.
We are partnering with Kiama Community College Ltd, to deliver a short training course on the theme of ‘
Sustainable Future’s that we equip young people with some very basic knowledge and experience in sustainability.
This skillset is made of 1 accredited Unit and 2 non-accredited Units, giving young people employability skills and knowledge for the future, as well as a taste of a range of industries and study areas.
This program is relevant for young people who may want to move onto the larger Grow the Future Training Certificate in early spring, which takes young people through 16 weeks of training in Horticulture, Ecosystem Management and Business.
This 5-week program will be held at the Grow the Future Farm, 20 Auckland Street, Bega. It will run on Wednesdays, commencing on Wednesday 19 March 2025.
This training is funded by the NSW Governmentfor eligible participants.Call Kiama Community College on (02) 4232 1050 to determine your eligibility.
Grow the Future aims to provide experiences that are
accessible and engaging for all. This training is designed to be hands-on and project-based within the field. It therefore suits young people who are
interested in working with plants, landscapes, or sustainable business enterprise.
On successful completion, participants will receive a statement of attainment from BSB20120- Certificate II in Workplace Skillsin the following units:
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
And a certificate of participation in:
Raising healthy seedlings
Permaculture basics
If you are interested in the program, please complete the expression of interest below.