Welcome to the May Work-Learn Insight Newsletter. As the worldwide vaccine rollout continues, we are optimistic about a return to in-person activities this fall. However, it is safe to say that many aspects of hiring will continue to be altered due to the pandemic.
Welcome to the first Work-Learn (WxL) Insight newsletter. Well bring you exclusive insights and research to help you with recruitment planning and retention in your organization. We want to inspire and impact the ways you manage young talent for your organization.
We have an exciting announcement here at the Work-Learn Institute: we’ve welcomed a new Director, Anne-Marie Fannon!
We're excited to provide more research-based insights in 2022 through events and newsletters. Stay tuned for what's coming next year.
In a year of immense change and a drastically changed work landscape, a University of Waterloo researcher is being recognized for her significant contributions to research on work-integrated learning (WIL).
As part of a response to COVID-19, two of the world’s largest work-integrated learning (WIL) programs shifted online and adjusted operations accordingly.
The fall 2020 issue of Waterloo Magazine is available online with a special feature on the leadership of Work-Learn Institute director Judene Pretti, finding purpose in work and our Future Ready Talent Framework (FRTF). Read the full feature and visit the FRTF website to learn more about the key competencies to help navigate the future of work and and learning.
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.
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.
Work-Learn Institute is excited to take part in CEWIL Canada's October Research Series on advancing work-integrated learning (WIL). Our team will be sharing recent projects in WIL research throughout this four-part webinar series.