By: Micaela Kelly (she/her)
Work-Learn Institute (WxL) earned the Best Paper Award at the 2024 WACE 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.
This research examines the ways interns might contribute to the advancement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals on their work terms.
In this inaugural virtual conference, CEE at the University of Waterloo along with industry and student experts will discuss the changing world of work.
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.
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.
Join Work-Learn Institute director Judene Pretti at the HR Leaders Summit from December 2-3, 2020 hosted by HRD Canada.
Our latest publication on remote work-integrated learning experiences from the student perspective is highlighted in Waterloo Stories.
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 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.