Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is integral to post-secondary education
According to McRae, Pretti, and Church (2018), quality WIL should be:
– integrated into curricula
– align with outcomes (institutional, program, and course)
– incorporate assessment and reflection
McRae, N., Pretti, T.J., & Church, D. (2018). Work-Integrated Learning Quality Framework, AAA*. Retrieved December 11, 2018, from https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-advancement-co-operative-education/research-publications/wil-quality-framework.
Practicum, Service-learning, Project-based Learning, Internships, Student Employment & Experiential Learning through Social Enterprise
- Over 16 years experience coordinating various types of WIL at the secondary and post-secondary level
- Organized and led special events (Job Fairs, Networking, Recognition events)
- Hosted numerous practicum and Work-Study students (Human Service, Social Work, Education)
- Provided numerous references over the year for students and employers
Customer Service – supporting 3 stakeholders (student, the employer, and the institution)
A recent conversation with TRU Alumni and community employer regarding WIL (Coop):
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