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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

WACE 4th International Research Symposium

The International Research Symposium (IRS) is an international conference organized by the World Association for Cooperative Education (WACE), where leaders in industry, government and academia, as well as experts in work-integrated education gather from around the world to present research and case studies, exchange information and know-how, and build human networks.

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Friday, January 1, 2021

Improving engagement of interns and employers with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

This research examines the ways interns might contribute to the advancement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals on their work terms.

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

The Work-Learn Institute celebrates CEWIL National WIL Month, reflects on co-op students’ contribution to research

March is Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada National Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) month. As an opportunity to celebrate and generate awareness of co-op and other WIL programs across Canada, the Work-Learn Institute (WxL) is reflecting on the contributions co-op students have made to the Work-Learn team and WIL research.

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Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering 2020

The Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering provides a high-level forum where the world of science and technology meet on African soil to unveil breakthroughs in science, respond to existing challenges and look to the future. Work-Learn Institute director Judene Pretti will be joining virtually on December 9, 2020 to contribute to this year's theme surrounding digital economy, innovation and youth employment.

Visit Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering 2020 to register today.

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Monday, October 19, 2020

WxL study finds three key factors to remote work experience for young people

Our latest publication on remote work-integrated learning experiences from the student perspective is highlighted in Waterloo Stories. Conducted by Work-Learn Institute's team of researchers Judene Pretti, Brittany Etmanski and Amie Durston, the study identifies three important factors that affect a student's remote work experience: socialization, productivity and meaningful work.

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Monday, October 12, 2020

Developing future ready students learning series by InnovatED

Work-Learn Institute director Judene Pretti will be introducing the Future Ready Talent Framework at the upcoming Developing Future Ready Students learning series presented by InnovatED. The series brings together a group of educational thought leaders from across Ontario to highlight innovative approaches to teaching and learning that prepare students to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

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Developing future ready students

The Work-Learn Institute (WxL) is taking part in the "Developing Future Ready Students" learning series hosted by InnovatED from November 10 to December 3, 2020. This series brings together a group of educational thought leaders from across Ontario to highlight innovative approaches to teaching and learning that prepare students to meet the challenges of the 21st century. This event is free and registration is required.

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CEWIL Webinar Research Series Part 4

The CEWIL Research Series is a collection of presentations by work-integrated learning (WIL) scholars across Canada organized by CEWIL Canada. Over four webinars in October, the Series will feature ten research papers originally planned for the Research Stream of the CEWIL 2020 National Conference. Registration is required.