The Centre for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is a leader in the pedagogy and practice of work-integrated learning. We design and deliver world-leading WIL curriculum that is informed by research and best practice and co-constructed by faculty members, industry and community partners, students, and WIL teaching and learning experts.
Waterloo undergraduate and graduate students engage in our curriculum via a suite of innovative academic courses and our alternative WIL programs. Through our courses and programs, we support students in:
- preparing for the future of work,
- understanding how their WIL experiences and classroom learning are connected, and
- finding their sense of purpose.
Join our team!
We hire more than 80 co-op students each academic year. Our student staff are key to our success. Check out our available positions.
For staff opportunities, visit University of Waterloo careers.
Partner with us
We work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver work-integrated learning opportunities to our students. From providing work experience opportunities to assisting in the development of curriculum, you can help students enjoy the benefits of work-integrated learning.
News
Volunteer fair shows students how community engagement can help develop experience
The Centre for Work-Integrated Learning and the Centre for Career Development collaborate to connect students with meaningful volunteer experiences.
New graduate course offers leadership and project management skills
By: Matthew King (he/him)
WIL 612 prepares students for purposeful, future-ready careers with practical learning experiences.
From case study to real-world: Scaffolding work-integrated learning to apply classroom learning
By: Matthew King (he/him)
The Centre for WIL collaborates with AFM to embed a WIL experience into existing course content