By: Emily Totzke (she/her)
The hybrid award ceremony celebrated current co-op students and Waterloo alumni for their accomplishments.
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.
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.
How can reflection enhance your work-integrated learning experience? Dr. Andrea Prier discusses the practice of reflection in co-op education and its role in helping students plan, engage, and evaluate their work experiences. Learn how intentional reflection at different stages of the work term can improve skill articulation, personal growth, and career preparedness for both students and employers.
In this episode, Dr. Richard Wikkerink and Ben McDonald discuss the importance of engagement in cooperative education at the University of Waterloo. They explain how meaningful connections with students enhance their educational experience and help them thrive. By focusing on strategies such as professional development courses, advisor-student relationships, and facilitating job opportunities, they show how engagement can set students up for future success. The conversation also highlights skill development, including teamwork, intercultural effectiveness, and the value of regular assessments and student reflections. Ultimately, this episode emphasizes the need for ongoing improvements in engagement to better equip students for their careers.
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.
By: Matthew King (he/him)
When the Centre for Career Development (CCD) set out to reimagine CareerHub, their goal was clear: to make it easier than ever for students, alumni and staff to access the career resources they need to succeed. The revamped platform reflects a deep understanding of the diverse career paths and challenges faced by the University of Waterloo community, offering a centralized, user-friendly space designed to inspire confidence and growth.
By Micaela Kelly (she/her)
Organizations across industries are advancing their sustainability efforts and those advancements require skilled staff. According to a LinkedIn report, demand for talent with green skills grew by 12.3 per cent between 2022 and 2023.
By: Christie Zeb
With funding support, students benefit from the opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts and community development in the Galapagos.
By: Matthew King (he/him)
The publication highlights CEE’s four key principles when designing or facilitating intergenerational experiences.