Associate Provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education

How can work-integrated learning help contribute to economic recovery? | Hire Waterloo

Namish Modi — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Work-integrated learning (WIL) and economic recovery were key themes at the recent (World Association of Co-operative Education (WACE) Conference in Waterloo. A panel of employers shared insights about the potential impact that future-ready talent, like co-op students, can have on the economy. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Manulife and

Tags: UN SDGs, Work-integrated learning, In the news

Co-op students can play a bigger role in advancing United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals | Phys.org

University of Waterloo — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

New study finds that 13 per cent of students in the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Environment carried out work related to the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Waterloo created a pilot program to help increase both co-op student and employer awareness of SDGs.

Tags: In the news, UN SDGs, Co-op, Work-integrated learning

Waterloo receives recognition with QS Reimagine Education Awards | Waterloo News

Namish Modi — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

CEE was honoured with a gold designation at the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Reimagine Education Awards in December. CEE’s Power of Partners for Prosperity program earned the honour in the Power of Partnerships Award category.

Tags: In the news, Future of work, Future-proof

Work-integrated learning through co-operative and experiential education

National Skills Network — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Work-integrated learning (WIL) has a significant contribution to education. Not only does it deepen academic understanding, but also enhances employability outcomes, fostering the exchange of knowledge between students and workplaces. Implementing the ideal environment for WIL consists of understanding stakeholders' goals and needs, creating a supportive environment, as well as navigating diverging interests. Dr.

Tags: In the news, Work-integrated learning

Making an impact in sustainability through WIL

Shabnam Ivkovic and Micaela Kelly — Mon, 08 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

SDGs at Work is a new term-based activity launched by CEE, which aims to promote student discussion of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students can then bring this learning into their workplace though work-integrated learning (WIL).

Tags: UN SDGs, In the news

The importance of human-centred leadership

Jodi Szimanski and Bethany Edmunds — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Staff loss is a struggle that many universities are facing post-pandemic. To combat this trend, leaders should focus on human-centered approaches, including recognition, professional development, and building community in the workplace.

Tags: In the news

From capstone project to international success

Rose Simone — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Michael Litt (BASc ’11) and Devon Galloway (BASc ’10), cofounders of video sharing app Vidyard, credit their success to the hands-on skillset they gained from co-op. With Vidyard now having over 12 million users, the founders have started a venture capital firm to invest in new talent and support the next generation of innovators.

Tags: Co-op, In the news

There’s something in the Water(loo)

Kira Vermond — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

University of Waterloo alumni reflect on how the tech-centered university was crucial in their success in the field. The unique combination of accessible tech courses and hands on learning prepares students to find innovative solutions in a competitive space.

Tags: Co-op, In the news

Students leading sustainable development during SDG Week Canada and beyond

Webwire — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

SDG Week Canada promotes interdisciplinary engagement with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Over 70 events were held across 50 campuses in Canada to advance the 17 SDGs.

Tags: UN SDGs, In the news

'Very eye-opening': UW students work at overrun hospital in Ottawa | CTV News

CTV News — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

When The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario was overcapacity with children battling illnesses in November, two University Waterloo Pharmacy students, who were already in Ottawa for their co-op positions, stepped up to help. Parsa Ali and Duaa Osman brought an “injection of energy” to the hospital during a tough time.

Tags: In the news, Co-op, Experiential learning