The Work-Learn Institute is the world's only research and education institute dedicated to advancing WIL for students, employers, communities and higher education institutions.
For over 20 years, The Work-Learn Institute (WxL) has studied, published, and built WIL programs locally and globally. We combine research, education, and consulting to help students, employers, policymakers, and institutions maximize the value of work-integrated learning (WIL).
Our services
Research
Our research is innovative, data-driven, and aims to deepen the collective understanding and practice of WIL. Our transdisciplinary research approach positions us as global leaders in WIL research.
Education
We create education and training resources that center on sharing research-informed WIL knowledge and expertise with all WIL stakeholders. We actively host dynamic events to connect WIL stakeholders.
Consulting
We create customized training and resources to assist stakeholders in building and enhancing WIL globally. We purposefully lead program reviews, program development, and sponsored research.
The guiding framework for quality WIL
We have developed the AAA* Framework. It is our guidepost to ensure our WIL programs are world-class and meet the needs and expectations of five primary stakeholders (educators, governments, host organizations and employers, institutions, and students). Grounded in decades of research and experience, the AAA* Framework has been widely recognized as an effective means for developing and evaluating WIL programs. It has even been adopted by CEWIL!
The AAA* framework outlines 3 critical elements for a successful WIL program:
- Define the Aims of all WIL stakeholders
- Implement the Actions required to accomplish those goals
- Evaluate the Achievements of all WIL stakeholders
