Speaking engagements

Student & Employer Engagement with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals | WACE

Catherine Chen — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:19:22 +0000

Student & Employer Engagement with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals | WACE Catherine Chen Wed, 09/21/2022 - 16:19

Norah McRae and Shabnam Ivkovic launched a pilot program to help co-op students on international work terms engage their employers in meaningful discussions about the SDGs in the context of the organization. They share the results of the pilot and how the conversations helped bring more awareness of the SDGs and their application to co-op students.

Talent spotlight | ��ݮ��Ƶ Innovation Summit

Cassie Harrison — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:50:42 +0000

Talent spotlight | ��ݮ��Ƶ Innovation Summit Cassie Harrison Thu, 04/21/2022 - 09:50

Learn how the Work-Learn Institute, led by director Anne-Marie Fannon at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ, delivers world-leading data and research insights to help real-world organizations plan and adapt their talent strategies.

Enabling a dynamic workforce | ��ݮ��Ƶ Innovation Summit

Cassie Harrison — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:31:34 +0000

Enabling a dynamic workforce | ��ݮ��Ƶ Innovation Summit Cassie Harrison Thu, 04/21/2022 - 09:31

As workforce demands continue to shift, organizations must reconsider traditional models for recruiting, developing and retaining their talent. These expert panelists share how embracing new insights, partnerships and priorities can enable leaders to redefine policies and best practices to remain competitive.

Number of work experiences and student employability | CEWIL

Cassie Harrison — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:57:27 +0000

Number of work experiences and student employability | CEWIL Cassie Harrison Mon, 03/28/2022 - 08:57

The CEWIL Research Series is a collection of presentations by WIL scholars across Canada. Over four webinars, the Series features eight research papers published in The Practice of Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning in the Canadian Context (2021).

In this presentation, Dr. Judene Pretti and Dave Drewery discuss a study that addresses a fundamental question underpinning the influence of work-integrated learning (WIL) on students’ employability: will participation in multiple WIL experiences lead to greater competency development and, in turn, greater employability?

Panel Discussion: Data Driven Approach Towards Skills and Competencies Measurement | GenuineIn

Cassie Harrison — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:14:48 +0000

Panel Discussion: Data Driven Approach Towards Skills and Competencies Measurement | GenuineIn Cassie Harrison Mon, 03/14/2022 - 09:14

In this panel discussion, Dr. Norah McRae shares research and insights on how work-integrated learning prepares talent for the future of work.

Work-Integrated Learning: A Strategy for Future Proofing Canada | University of ��ݮ��Ƶ

Cassie Harrison — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:54:46 +0000

Work-Integrated Learning: A Strategy for Future Proofing Canada | University of ��ݮ��Ƶ Cassie Harrison Thu, 01/27/2022 - 11:54

The world we live and work in is changing. Over time, industry has evolved from mechanization to mass production towards automation and computerization.

As we look forward, we’ll be situated in an economy and society that will be driven by a new kind of industry; one where the internet of things and cyber-physical systems will shape the personal and professional lives of the next generation.

Work-integrated learning is at the very heart of Co-operative and Experiential Education at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. In this presentation, Norah McRae, PhD, looks at how the quality, intensity, and impact of WIL can provide a strategy for future proofing Canada in an evolving social and economic landscape.

A call to action: Developing talent for a complex future | Centre for Teaching Excellence

Cassie Harrison — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:14:35 +0000

A call to action: Developing talent for a complex future | Centre for Teaching Excellence Cassie Harrison Thu, 01/20/2022 - 14:14

In this presentation, Dr. McRae shares how ��ݮ��Ƶ supports experiential learning and how key trends in work-integrated learning at provincial, national and global levels impact CEE's strategic direction.

Thriving in your career | University of ��ݮ��Ƶ, Faculty of Mathematics

Cassie Harrison — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:11:36 +0000

Thriving in your career | University of ��ݮ��Ƶ, Faculty of Mathematics Cassie Harrison Thu, 01/20/2022 - 14:11

In this virtual fireside chat, Dr. Norah McRae interviews thought-leader and alum, Rudy Karsan, BMath '79, about how to thrive in your career. Rudy is currently the managing partner of Karlani Capital and the former CEO of Kenexa.

Bio Health economy in Canada – future of health | BioTalent Canada

Cassie Harrison — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:08:47 +0000

Bio Health economy in Canada – future of health | BioTalent Canada Cassie Harrison Thu, 01/20/2022 - 14:08

Ross Johnston joins this panel discussion with BioTalent Canada, IMV Inc. and Health City to discuss how increased collaboration can help University graduates find successful jobs in Canada's Bio-Health Economy.

COVID-19 and WIL Research | WACE Global Conversation

Cassie Harrison — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:06:00 +0000

COVID-19 and WIL Research | WACE Global Conversation Cassie Harrison Thu, 01/20/2022 - 14:06

Judene Pretti joins WACE for a global conversation about the impact of COVID-19 on work-integrated learning programs and shares how research in this area can improve frameworks for programming.