Employers, industry partners, and universities are striving to enhance work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences by removing barriers and promoting inclusivity. Join our live webinar, "Future-ready workforce series: Supporting accommodations for inclusive workplaces," to learn how inclusive, barrier-free environments can make a difference.
The Work-Learn Institute will share key research findings and highlight the barriers students face during co-op placements. Hear from one of our employers on best practices for inclusive recruitment strategies and removing disclosure barriers. Gain actionable strategies from a University of Waterloo expert on how higher education institutions can effectively support students' needs during their co-op. Don’t miss this chance to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment!
Why attend?
- Understand barriers students face related to accessibility during their WIL experiences.
- Discover practical solutions for building accessible work experiences for students and easy to implement accommodations.
- Gain insights on how higher education can enhance accessibility and accommodation support for co-op students.
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SPEAKERS
Anne-Marie Fannon
Director, Work-Learn Institute, University of Waterloo
Anne-Marie Fannon is the director of the Work-Learn Institute (WxL). In this role, she sets the research and innovation agenda for the WxL team. Anne-Marie is passionate about leveraging WxL’s research insights to inform the practice and pedagogy of WIL.
Mitch Bewick
Co-op Student Experience Manager, Accessibility, University of Waterloo
Mitch has dedicated the last 5+ years removing accessibility barriers to academic and employment participation for students at the University of Waterloo – with an emphasis on accommodation planning and facilitation. Through understanding the intersectionality of disability with academia/employment, and the importance that high-quality work-integrated learning experiences have in preparing and shaping the talent of the future, Mitch is focused on finding ways to infuse accessibility into the standard model of co-operative education; a model that includes everyone and is designed with inclusivity in mind.
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Karolina Kural
Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, Kinaxis
Karolina is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional and has a proven track record of driving impactful DEI initiatives that align with organizational goals. While Karolina’s work is focused on people, she understands the importance of having clear, measurable data points to assess the effectiveness of the programs and identify areas for improvement. Karolina’s educational background is in law and business.
Connect with Karolina on LinkedIn