Work.Learn.Repeat

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E7 | Dr. Andrea Prier

Krishna Mehta — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E7 | Dr. Andrea Prier Krishna Mehta Tue, 04/01/2025 - 09:00

Engagement

How can reflection enhance your co-op experience? Dr. Andrea Prier discusses how reflecting before, during, and after a work term helps students plan, engage, and evaluate their learning. Discover how intentional reflection can boost personal growth, improve skill articulation, and better prepare students for future career success.

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(0:00) Dr. Andrea Prier and the role of reflection in work-integrated learning.

(1:15) Dr. Prier explains the importance of reflection in connecting theory and practice.

(3:30) The three phases of reflection: before, during, and after the experience.

(7:00) Key questions for students to ask during each phase.

(10:00) Benefits of reflection in skill articulation, career direction, and reducing stress.

(13:45) Tools for reflection: advisor support, workshops, and the purposeful work concept.

(16:30) How employers can support reflection through mentorship and feedback.

(19:00) How reflection prepares students for future career success.

(22:30) The role of formal and informal reflection.

(25:00) Recap of the episode’s key points.

Mentioned in this episode:

Purposeful Work Concept

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Special guest

Dr. Andrea Prier

Director, Centre for Work-Integrated Learning

Andrea Prier, PhD, is the Director of the Centre for Work-Integrated Learning at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. Andrea’s work focuses on the development and delivery of online, in-person, and blended courses, as well as institution-wide programming. As an educational researcher, her interdisciplinary research in cognition and learning informs her work in the field of experiential education, aiming to make it accessible to all learners.

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Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E6 | Dr. Richard Wikkerink and Ben McDonald

Krishna Mehta — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E6 | Dr. Richard Wikkerink and Ben McDonald Krishna Mehta Mon, 03/10/2025 - 09:00

Engagement

Dr. Richard Wikkerink and Ben McDonald discuss the importance of engagement in Co-operative Education at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. They explain how meaningful connections with students enhance their educational experience and help them thrive. By focusing on strategies such as professional development courses, advisor-student relationships, and facilitating job opportunities, they show how engagement can set students up for future success. The conversation also highlights skill development, including teamwork, intercultural effectiveness, and the value of regular assessments and student reflections.

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Show notes

(0:00) Student engagement in Co-operative Education at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ.

(1:30) Student engagement and its importance in Co-operative Education.

(4:00) Professional development courses and advisor-student relationships.

(7:15) How co-op fosters teamwork, intercultural effectiveness, and other key skills.

(10:50) Importance of student reflections and regular assessments in co-op.

(14:30) How co-op provides personal and professional growth opportunities.

(18:00) Explaining the EDGE program for students without traditional co-op opportunities.

(21:45) Discussing the WE Accelerate program for first work term students.

(25:00) How employers benefit from engaging with co-op students.

(28:15) Recap of the importance of collaboration between students, universities, and employers.

Mentioned in this episode:

WE Accelerate Program

The EDGE Program

Special guests

Dr. Richard Wikkerink

Director, Student and Faculty Relations, Co-operative Education

Dr. Richard Wikkerink is the Director, Student & Faculty Relations at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. In this role, he leads the creation and delivery of the University's co-op student experience and faculty engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with the academic mission and the principles of co-operative education. He is committed to innovation and continuous improvement in work-integrated learning, as well as the well-being and success of all co-op students.

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Ben McDonald

Senior Manager, Work Integrated Learning Programs

Ben McDonald is the Senior Manager of Work Integrated Learning Programs at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of work-integrated learning programs, including the EDGE certificate program. Ben works to facilitate connections between students and industry employers, enhancing experiential learning opportunities and ensuring students gain relevant skills. He leads initiatives focused on career preparation, offering workshops on skills identification and tailored career development courses.

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E5 | Dr. Norah McRae

Takudzwa Chipo Valerie Mudzongo — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E5 | Dr. Norah McRae Takudzwa Chipo… Thu, 11/16/2023 - 08:30

Defining impact within work-integrated learning

How can you make a positive impact in the workplace? Dr. Norah McRae, associate provost of
Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE), discusses how the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) are used as a framework to create meaningful work experiences. Learn how concentrating on impact can open doors to new opportunities and enable both students and employers to tackle the future of work head-on.

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(0:55) How do we define impact in Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE)?

(1:23) Why is CEE concerned about impact?

(2:29) What do we know about Gen Z’s desire to make an impact?

(2:59) How can the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) help students and employers make an impact?

(5:00) What is CEE doing to incorporate the UN SDGs?

(5:55) How do we help employers incorporate the UN SDGs and make an impact in the work they do with students?

(8:17) What is the SDGs at Work activity and why is it important?

(13:44) How does the topic of meaningful work prepare students and employers to tackle the future of work?

(15:03) How can we prepare employers for shifting workplace demographics by leveraging impact?

(16:17) Is there a difference between being job-ready and future-ready?

(18:54) Impact and job satisfaction

Mentioned in this episode:

United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

SDGs at Work activity

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Special guest

Dr. Norah McRae

Associate Provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education

Norah McRae, PhD, is associate provost,
Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. Her involvement in co-operative and work-integrated education spans more than 20 years, over which time she has led strategic program development and research on student engagement, community-engaged learning and intercultural competency development.

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Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E4 | Dr. David Drewery

Takudzwa Chipo Valerie Mudzongo — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:45:00 +0000

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E4 | Dr. David Drewery Takudzwa Chipo… Mon, 10/09/2023 - 08:45

Discovering Gen Z values

Gen Z is taking over the world— and the workplace. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Dave Drewery, associate director of the Work-Learn Institute, to discuss what Gen Z values most and how these core values are shaping their careers. Learn how employers can create a work culture that attracts and retains young talent, as well as how Gen Z may change the future of work for everyone.

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(0:58) Who is Dr. David Drewery?

(1:08) What happens at the Work-Learn Institute (WxL)?

(1:45) Who is Gen Z?

(2:36) What are the defining characteristics of Gen Z?

(5:07) Where is Gen Z on their education and career journey?

(6:05) Why is the WxL interested in Gen Z?

(7:36) What does Gen Z value?

(12:44) How do Gen Z values differ from employer perceptions of Gen Z values?

(14:00) What role does work-integrated learning (WIL) play in helping Gen Z identify their values and career paths?

(16:39) How can WIL help employers consider their values and interact with Gen Z?

(20:14) How do employers attract and retain Gen Z workers?

(26:46) What are the organizational costs to accommodate Gen Z?

(29:00) How might accommodating Gen Z change the future of work?

Mentioned in this episode:

Work-Learn Institute (WxL)

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Special guest

Dr. David Drewery

Associate Director, Work-Learn Institute

David Drewery is the associate director of the Work-Learn Institute (WxL). His research focuses on how organizations can support students in work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences and the benefits organizations gain when doing so. This research agenda includes studies of perceived supervisor support, work engagement, organizational commitment, applicant attraction, employee retention, and talent development--all in the context of WIL.

His research has been published in journals such as Education + Training, Higher Education Research & Development, and Journal of Education and Work. David is also an associate editor of the International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning. In 2022, he earned a PhD from the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ where he studied organizational behaviour and service management.

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Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E3 | Jennifer Woodside

Takudzwa Chipo Valerie Mudzongo — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:05:51 +0000

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E3 | Jennifer Woodside Takudzwa Chipo… Tue, 07/18/2023 - 11:05

Values

What are your values and how do they inform your life choices? Jen Woodside, director of ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Centre for Career Action, talks to Jodi about the role exploring, identifying and applying your values can play in finding your career path. Hear about how work-integrated learning supports self-discovery, how to take a holistic approach to career decision-making, and how employers and employees can find the right fit when job searching.

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(0:50) What happens at the Centre for Career Action (CCA)?

(2:48) How does the CCA team support value exploration with students?

(5:02) How does work-integrated learning support value exploration?

(6:25) What are core values and how do they differ from needs?

(8:06) What role does self-discovery take in defining our values?

(10:35) Developing career decision-making abilities.

(13:45) How to navigate a role that is not in line with your values.

(15:10) Work-integrated learning as a tool for exploring value-aligned career options.

(17:40) How can employers help their employees discover their values?

(19:30) How can employers and employees with similar values find each other?

(21:40) How can you learn about organizational values while job searching?

(22:55) Taking a holistic approach to finding your career path.

(25:29) How is Co-operative and Experiential Education future-proofing itself through the lens of value discovery?

Mentioned in this episode:

Centre for Career Action

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Special guest

Jennifer Woodside

Director, Centre for Career Development

Jennifer Woodside, oversees the strategic direction of the career centre, which supports undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, postdoctoral fellows and employees alike to explore their career possibilities towards building a meaningful future. Jennifer’s longstanding focus is on enhancing access to holistic, purposeful career education through its integration into work-integrated learning programs and the university experience overall. She seeks to build ecosystems that support learner agency, hope and well-being, and has undertaken collaborative initiatives and research looking into the impact of AI tools on learning outcomes and the impacts of introducing user experience tools to enhance work-integrated learning accessibility.

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Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E2 | Anne-Marie Fannon

Takudzwa Chipo Valerie Mudzongo — Mon, 08 May 2023 02:22:25 +0000

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E2 | Anne-Marie Fannon Takudzwa Chipo… Sun, 05/07/2023 - 22:22

Future Ready Talent Framework

The world of work is rapidly changing – how can you prepare for an unknown future? We talk to Anne-Marie Fannon, director of ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Work-Learn Institute, about the Future Ready Talent Framework. Hear about the competencies needed to adapt to constant change, and how the Future Ready Talent Framework can support students, employers and post-secondary educators in developing the lifelong learning skills needed for the future of work.

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(0:43) What does the future of work look like?

(2:38) What characteristics are needed in a post-pandemic workforce?

(5:24) How can we stay current when everything is constantly changing?

(6:35) Introducing the Future Ready Talent Framework (FRTF)

(7:12) How was the Future Ready Talent Framework developed?

(9:20) What competencies are needed to get future-ready?

(11:10) How can the FRTF help employers?

(12:13) How can employers support self-development?

(13:02) Incorporating the FRTF into post-secondary education

(14:25) The FRTF as a tool for career and academic advisors

(15:03) Role of the FRTF in work-integrated learning

(15:57) How are we using the FRTF to future proof Co-operative and Experiential Education at ��ݮ��Ƶ?

(16:59) The FRTF as a tool for developing lifelong learners

Mentioned in this episode:

Future Ready Talent Framework

Work-Learn Institute

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Special guest

Anne-Marie Fannon

Director, Work-Learn Institute

Anne-Marie Fannon is the director of the Work-Learn Institute. In this role, she sets the research and innovation agenda for the Work-Learn team. Anne-Marie is passionate about leveraging Work-Learn’s research insights to inform the practice and pedagogy of WIL. For the last ten years, Anne-Marie was director of Work-Integrated Learning Programs at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. In this role, she oversaw the development and delivery of curriculum that supported students in a variety of work-integrated learning opportunities including the new (WE) Accelerate program, the EDGE program and the WatPD courses.

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Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E1 | Dr. Norah McRae

Takudzwa Chipo Valerie Mudzongo — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:33:20 +0000

Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E1 | Dr. Norah McRae Takudzwa Chipo… Wed, 03/15/2023 - 10:33

Then and now - University of ��ݮ��Ƶ Co-op

Co-operative education at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ was built in from the very beginning. That strong foundation has allowed us to not only build the program we have today with more than 25,000 students and 7,500 employers, but build opportunities beyond co-op for our students. They learn how to navigate the hiring process, applying their skills to real-life problems and learning about themselves along the way, ultimately preparing them for the future of work. Hear Dr. Norah McRae talk about how it all started, where we are today and the path forward.

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Show notes

(0:30) How did co-operative education start at University of ��ݮ��Ƶ?

(1:25) What makes co-op different at ��ݮ��Ƶ?

(4:48) Work-integrated learning (WIL) beyond co-op

(7:23) Work-Learn Institute – global leaders in WIL research

(11:48) How we future-proof ��ݮ��Ƶ employers

(14:40) Supporting and preparing students

(18:21) Future-proofing Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) at the University

(19:38) Where is CEE headed in the next 5 to 10 years?

(21:30) Equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and decolonization

(22:20) Industry 5.0 – working with AI and automation

(23:08) Making an impact with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)

(25:22) Trends in the future of work and education

Mentioned in this episode:

Centre for Career Action

Work-Learn Institute

UN SDGs

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Special guest

Dr. Norah McRae

Associate Provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education

Norah McRae, PhD, is associate provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. Her involvement in co-operative and work-integrated education spans more than 20 years, over which time she has led strategic program development and research on student engagement, community-engaged learning and intercultural competency development.

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