Welcome to teaching course-level WIL
This resource hub is designed to help instructors at the University of Waterloo explore and enhance work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities in their courses.
At the Centre for WIL, we provide guidance and support for creating impactful learning experiences that connect academic theory with real-world practice through employer and community partnerships. Whether you’re new to WIL, looking to refine existing course offerings or completing a full course redesign, we’re here to assist you in bringing WIL into your classroom.
Teaching WIL courses
Bring real-world relevance into your course. We work alongside other academic support units to provide cohesive guidance that supports your teaching and continuous improvement goals. Learn the components of WIL and more.
Curriculum collaboration
Through its curriculum development strategy, Teach WIL brings you an initiative that aims to prepare learners by equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle real-world problems.
Graduate Certificate in WIL
Develop a graduate certificate of participation that recognizes a graduate student’s completion of quality WIL, including career curriculum, professional skills curriculum and reflection on practice.
Start building
The Centre for WIL offers a suite of customizable templates and ready-made resources designed to enhance student engagement and success in WIL courses.
These resources provide structured guidance for project management, reflection, career development and workplace navigation, equipping students with essential skills for their professional growth. Faculty and administrators can seamlessly integrate these tools into their curriculum to foster meaningful student learning experiences, ensuring alignment with industry expectations and academic goals. By leveraging these templates, institutions can support students in developing practical competencies that will serve them well in both academic and professional contexts.
Ready to start?
We recommend starting with an introduction to teaching WIL courses to explore ways to integrate work-integrated learning into your curriculum. If you have any questions, connect with us at centreforwil@uwaterloo.ca.