Work-Learn Institute awarded CEWIL Canada Research Grant for second consecutive year
The Work-Learn Institute (WxL) at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is proud to announce that it has received the CEWIL Canada Research Grant for the second year in a row. This recognition reinforces WxL's continued leadership in advancing work-integrated learning (WIL) research and its impact across Canada.
This year's project, "Strengthening HR Capacity in Small Businesses: The Impact of WIL," aims to explore how WIL programs can help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) overcome common HR challenges. SMEs are the backbone of the Canadian economy but often face barriers to effective recruitment and talent retention due to limited HR capacity. This research will examine how engaging in WIL not only supports SMEs in accessing emerging talent but also builds long-term HR resilience by enhancing their internal practices and fostering more inclusive workplaces.
Principal Investigator Dr. Katie Knapp, alongside co-investigators Dr. David Drewery and Anne-Marie Fannon, will lead this innovative study, reinforcing WxL's mission to drive evidence-based improvement in the field of WIL.
We gratefully acknowledge the Government of Canada for its continued support of CEWIL and the advancement of work-integrated learning opportunities across the country. This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiative. This project is funded in part by CEWIL Canada's iHUB.