Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
Building off the success of the spring 2023 Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) course offering, all graduate students are invited to apply to participate in a new WIL course in spring 2024.
The course, WIL 611: Interdisciplinary Community/Industry Research Project, provides an opportunity for students to engage as part of an interdisciplinary team, working on projects with an industry or community partner focused on Sustainable Futures. Students will participate in 100+ hours of supported work-integrated learning as part of the course and will produce a final report for their industry or community partner.
Additionally, students receive support through a career curriculum delivered by the Centre for Career Development (CCD) and by staff from the Centre for WIL. Students will have the opportunity to
Course instructors, Dr. Michael Wood and Dr. Derek Rayside, will provide instruction, mentorship, and feedback,
Why participate?
WIL 611 will allow students to gain:
Additional course details:
How to apply:
Space is still available for Spring 2024, please contact Ben McDonald directly to enroll.
It is highly recommended you discuss participation with your supervisor or program officer to confirm their support for you to participate prior to requesting enrollment.
Questions
If you have questions about WIL 611: Interdisciplinary Community/Industry Research Project, please contact Ben McDonald.
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.