Global leaders in work-integrated learning (WIL) recently gathered at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ to discuss the future of work. Key themes of the conference included innovation, entrepreneurship and economic recovery. Â
On Friday, June 30, the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and the Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) solidified their first bilateral work-integrated learning agreement. The agreement allows both universities to offer exceptional international co-op/WIL experiences to students at both institutions.Â
Each year, Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) presents one student from each of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s six faculties with a Co-op Student of the Year award for exceptional contributions to their employers. CEE announced the award winners in a hybrid in-person and virtual ceremony on March 9, 2023.
On Thursday, April 20th, the United Way À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region communities (United Way WRC) recognized the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ for its outstanding contributions in helping develop a better community. The University, specifically Co-operative Experiential Education (CEE), received the 2022 Spirit of Community Award in recognition of the Co-op for Community program.
The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Work-Learn Institute (WxL) is this year’s recipient of the Co-operative Education and Internship Association (CEIA) Ralph W. Tyler Award.Â
At the recent Future of Work conference, the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Dr. Dave Drewery presented the top values, when it comes to their outlook on work, for Generation Z.
Dr. Norah McRae (she/her) is passionate about sustainability and lifelong learning. The associate provost of the University’s Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) unit recently put that passion into action by completing a leading national education program.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) unit has once again displayed innovation in sustainability with another award-winning project. CEE’s focus on sustainability through international work terms has earned the unit the Sustainability Education Award- Silver at the Reimagine Education Conference and Awards.
Nurturing Indigenous voices, identities and community within À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s work-integrated learning model takes first-hand experience. Bryanne Smart (she/her), associate director, Indigenous Relations at Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE), has the passion and experience to help create change.
As long-time members of Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE), Scott (BES ‘84, MA ‘88) and Linda (BA ‘81) Davis both know the importance of work-integrated learning at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. As a testament to that importance, the Davises have committed $5,000 to the Co-op for Community program through the Co-operative and Experiential Education Fund.