Work-Learn Institute study points to increase in students’ teamwork, critical thinking after taking part in the program.
Daniela Bredin is a fourth-year Global Business and Digital Arts (GBDA) student who is nearing completion of her EDGE certificate. She has held multiple positions with the EDGE team to meet the work or community experience requirements for the EDGE certificate program. Bredin’s most recent experience is working as the EDGE digital content co-ordinator.
The Centre for WIL supports multiple pathways for students to explore work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences, beyond co-op. Recently, this innovation included collaborating with industry partners to redevelop an existing course while ensuring a quality WIL approach.
Leaning on co-op students to support their peers is a structural pillar of the Centre for Work-Integrated Learning’s (WIL) approach to their courses and programs. With more than 70 co-op students employed every year, the multidisciplinary group is vital to providing close support to students and assisting staff.