Welcome to the office of the Associate Provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE). Our CEE unit is made up of researchers, academics, dedicated staff and students committed to our mission to equip and empower learners for the future of work and lifelong learning. We do so by developing talent for a complex future, advancing research, and strengthening Waterloo’s sustainable and diverse communities through work-integrated learning.
This site offers information about our Associate Provost, as well as the entire CEE portfolio including Co-operative Education, the Centre for Career Development (CCD), the Work-Learn Institute (WxL), the Centre for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), Strategic Enablement Team (SET) and the Brand, Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives department.
Work.Learn.Repeat podcast
The Work.Learn.Repeat video podcast examines topics and issues about the future of work. Join Jodi Szimanski as she talks to industry experts and leaders in co-operative and experiential education about work-integrated learning, lifelong learning, and preparing for the future of work.
Available on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify and YouTube.
News
Empowering career success: How CareerHub’s redesign is streamlining access to career development resources
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.
Beyond the desk: How Centre for Career Development is enhancing the benefits of SDGs at Work experiences
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.
Steele Family Foundation funding takes co-op students to the Galapagos Islands
By: Christie Zeb
With funding support, students benefit from the opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts and community development in the Galapagos.