Why should you join?
Do you want to gain awareness of sustainable issues and opportunities whilst developing your employability skills? Then you should sign up to the Reading Experience and Development (RED) Sustainable Action Award. In doing so you will gain an award that will demonstrate your sustainability awareness and understanding to future employers, evidencing some of the skills that many companies are actively seeking, whilst committing to making the world a better place for all.
How do you complete it?
To successfully achieve the Award you will need to complete 40 hours of activity across two components (Acquire and Act), with a minimum of 10 hours of activity in each individual element. You will then demonstrate how you feel you have become more aware of sustainability issues, solutions and opportunities (Articulate) before reflecting on your experience.
How do you sign up?
Registration is your first step on the way to completing the RED Sustainable Action Award. You need to register by starting the Sustainable Action Pathway on MyJobsOnline. To find the Pathway you need to:
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- Log-in to MyJobsOnline (please note, you will need to activate your account on MyJobsOnline if you have not already done so)
- Find the Pathways button/tab
- Find the RED Sustainable Action Award Pathway
- Click ‘Start’
Once you have started on the Pathway you will be able to begin logging your activity when you are ready.
So are you ready to embark on the exciting journey to become a more sustainable individual? For more information regarding the RED Sustainable Action Award, please see the RED Sustainable Action Award pages on the University of Reading website.
Already a member?
Have you already completed your 40 hours of activity, and are at the point where you need to show you are an agent of change, and to advocate for others to follow your example and take sustainable actions? Then you should attend the RED Award Sustainable Action Conference on Wednesday 19 March 2-4:30 pm in Carrington 101.
Anyone on the Sustainable Action pathway can apply, but you must have completed your 40 hours of activity by 17th March to take part. The format will be a poster talk where you engage with the audience on a 1:1 or small group basis about the work you have done, the Sustainable Development Goal(s) you have chosen and how this relates, and the change(s) you are advocating for.
The RED Award Team will be on hand to provide support on poster content leading up to the event, to check your pathway is eligible, and they will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the event. Your poster will be printed for you and there is no cost to attend or participate in the event. Tea and coffee will be provided, and they are putting together an exciting programme of both internal and external speakers, and networking opportunities with employers. There will be prizes for the best posters and presentations – the audience choice and the speakers’ choice (£20 each) which will both be awarded on the day.
Please complete the expression of interest form by the 12th March 2025 to tell them the theme of your poster talk, your chosen Sustainable Development Goal(s), and if you have any dietary requirements.
