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.

The Work-Learn Institute presented three papers as part of the 2022 conference proceedings.

Extending our understanding of work experience quality: The LIRN model


By: David Drewery, Judene Pretti and Anne Fannon

Use of an artificial intelligence-based résumé critique product and co-operative education students’ job search outcomes


By: David Drewery, Jennifer Woodside and Kristin Eppel

Workplace friendships and organizational commitment in a remote work setting


By: David Drewery and Katie Knapp