Welcome to the office of the Associate Provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE). Our CEE unit is made up of researchers, academics, dedicated staff and students committed to our mission to equip and empower learners for the future of work and lifelong learning. We do so by developing talent for a complex future, advancing research, and strengthening Waterloo’s sustainable and diverse communities through work-integrated learning.
This site offers information about our Associate Provost, as well as the entire CEE portfolio including Co-operative Education, the Centre for Career Development (CCD), the Work-Learn Institute (WxL), the Centre for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), Strategic Enablement Team (SET) and the Brand, Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives department.
Work.Learn.Repeat podcast
The Work.Learn.Repeat video podcast examines topics and issues about the future of work. Join Jodi Szimanski as she talks to industry experts and leaders in co-operative and experiential education about work-integrated learning, lifelong learning, and preparing for the future of work.
Available on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify and YouTube.
News
Shaping the future of WIL: Certified programs designed to empower educators and WIL practitioners
By: Micaela Kelly (she/her)
Work-integrated learning (WIL) helps students to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences where they solve practical problems and learn critical job skills.
Steele Family Foundation funding empowers co-op students to transform refugee education
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
Change makers, Rewa and Bruce embarked on a transformative co-op experience in Thailand, supporting migrant teachers and refugee children.
Transforming work-integrated learning with AI tool for students
By: Matthew King (he/him)
CEE, IST and Microsoft announce an AI-powered tool to enhance co-op student experience and better prepare them for the future of work.