DT G3 FRTF

Implementing the Future Ready Talent Framework (FRTF) to increase impact

Addresses objectives:
T3A Leverage employer, industry, government, and alumni networks
T3B Recruit and retain future ready talent
T3C Increase interdisciplinary research opportunities for co-op students

In progress

The world has entered a new era of volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous work, especially so after the COVID-19 pandemic. To lead in this environment, and to contribute to a sustainable world through the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, Waterloo’s Office of Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) created the FRTF in 2020. The framework embraces flexibility and personal development, categorizing key competencies within four categories (expand and transfer expertise, develop self, build relationships, and design and deliver solutions) that are needed in a future-focused work-ready environment.

In 2021-2022 CEE integrated these new learning competencies into student employment evaluations, work term consultations with employers, professional development courses, and student career workshops. Through the student employment evaluations, the FRTF model allows CEE to identify evolving competencies. These competencies are then integrated into student and employer engagement efforts, ensuring the program continues to meet the changing industry landscape as well as student and employer expectations.  

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Moving forward: In 2022-2023, the framework will be integrated into the academic review process to create a stronger alignment between academic courses and the work-integrated learning (WIL) environment. New offerings, including a gig marketplace WIL program, are being developed with this framework for graduate students.