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

Student & Employer Engagement with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals | WACE

Dr. Norah McRae and Shabnam Ivkovic — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Norah McRae and Shabnam Ivkovic launched a pilot program to help co-op students on international work terms engage their employers in meaningful discussions about the SDGs in the context of the organization. They share the results of the pilot and how the conversations helped bring more awareness of the SDGs and their application to co-op students.

Tags: WIL, Association, UN SDGs, Work-integrated learning, Experiential learning, Co-op, Speaking engagements

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

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E5 | Dr. Norah McRae

Jodi Szimanski — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

How can you make a positive impact in the workplace? Dr. Norah McRae, associate provost of Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE), discusses how the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals are used as a framework to create meaningful work experiences. Learn how concentrating on impact can open doors to new opportunities and enable both students and employers to tackle the future of work head-on.

Tags: Work.Learn.Repeat

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E4 | Dr. David Drewery

Jodi Szimanski — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Gen Z is taking over the world — and the workplace. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Drewery, associate director of the Work-Learn Institute, to discuss what Gen Z values most and how these core values are shaping their careers.

Tags: Work.Learn.Repeat

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E3 | Jennifer Woodside

Jodi Szimanski — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

What are your values and how do they inform your life choices? Jen Woodside, director of Waterloo’s Centre for Career Action, talks to Jodi about the role exploring, identifying and applying your values can play in finding your career path.

Tags: Work.Learn.Repeat

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E2 | Anne-Marie Fannon

Jodi Szimanski — Wed, 10 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The world of work is rapidly changing – how can you prepare for an unknown future? We talk to Anne-Marie Fannon, director of Waterloo’s Work-Learn Institute, about the Future Ready Talent Framework.

Tags: Work.Learn.Repeat

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