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Associate Provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education, Dr. Norah McRae (she/her) and Director of International Strategic Initiatives, Shabnam Ivković were awarded best paper at WACE’s 4th International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education in September, 2022.

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. 

Recipients of the third annual Employer Impact Awards have provided students with work-integrated learning opportunities that better prepare them for the future workforce.

Canadian tech company Communitech hires Waterloo students to work on "supporting and growing the tech ecosystem" through digital transformation to help tech start-ups develop strong business growth strategies. They share their top digital accelaration tips and how they've hired students from all departments to enhance their business.

The Future Ready Talent Framework developed by The Work-Learn Institute at the University of Waterloo is a fantastic guide to explain the skills needed in Future of work. In this episode of The Art & Science of Learning Inc. podcast, host Dr. Kinga Petrovai has a conversation with Anne Marie Fannon, Director of The Work-Learn Institute, about what employers & students need to know about skills & lifelong learning.

Waterloo co-op students are highlighted as a key component of tech organization Faire, who are one of "three companies you should know about."

Not-for-profit organizations look to Waterloo Psychology co-op students to fill their talent pipeline as they aim to help vulnerable populations in their declining mental health. They value their critical thinking, ability to analyze problems and thinking outside of the box.

Waterloo Magazine's piece focuses on how co-op students are contributing to the United Nations' Sustainable Development goals in their work terms.

JEDI (Justice, Equity, Decolonization and Inclusion) coach Rosie Yeung is an Master of Climate Change alumna whom understands the value of co-op from her own experiences.

As workforce demands continue to shift, organizations must reconsider traditional models for recruiting, developing and retaining their talent. These expert panelists share how embracing new insights, partnerships and priorities can enable leaders to redefine policies and best practices to remain competitive.