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In the latest special double issue of International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning (IJWIL), the featured papers focus on the exploration of work-integrated learning (WIL) and its challenges in a COVID-19 world. Find publications from the Work-Learn Institute team or visit IJWIL to access a range of research articles from WIL practitioners and colleagues from around the world.

The 3rd Annual Canada's Innovation Corridor Summit is happening on September 30, 2020 to explore the talent needed to fuel the Innovation Corridor. Work-Learn Institute's director Judene Pretti will be leading a panel on the future of work and learning alongside Communitech, Manulife Canada and Business/Higher Education Roundtable.

Work-Learn Institute's official launch was featured in Waterloo Stories ahead of our official launch on September 17. Thanks to the teams at Co-operative Education and Experiential Education and University Relations for profiling our one-of-a-kind living lab and the research we do on all forms of work-integrated learning.

Work-Learn Institute director Judene Pretti will be hosting a webinar alongside Ross Johnston (Executive Director of Co-operative Education, University of Waterloo) and Brien Convery (National Director of Early Talent Aquisition, RBC) on June 23, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss how to strengthen and “future-proof” your talent pipeline in the midst of a global pandemic.

The Work-Learn Institute (WxL) Research Team and Associates are featured in the most recent issue of the International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning (IJWIL). This journal publishes peer-reviewed original research on work-integrated learning from around the world.

Work-Learn Institute director Judene Pretti was recently awarded the Ralph W. Tyler Award by the Co-operative Education and Internship Association (CEIA) for her distinguished work in leading co-operative education and work-integrated learning research to enhance knowledge and practices in the field of experiential learning. Learn more about this year's award recipients at CEIA.