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
Promoting the power of partnership
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.
Micro-credential opportunity available this winter to all University of Waterloo students
The Tech Stewardship practice program is a free micro-credential opportunity, available to all University of Waterloo students, that introduces the three Core Commitments of Tech Stewardship.
Professional Development (PD) program puts the “I” in Work-Integrated Learning
The Centre for WIL’s Professional Development (PD) program has evolved significantly since it was just a single WatPD course in 2006. Today, the PD program includes a suite of 15 online courses with content and embedded reflections that support students’ growth throughout their work-integrated learning journey.