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# ACE-WIL BC/Yukon

Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC/Yukon

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- [News](https://acewilbc.ca/news/) - Explore the work of ACE-WIL BC/Yukon. Here you will find inspirational stories from students, profiles of all our award winners, news, events, resources and wisdom from the wonderful humans that contribute to the vision of ACE-WIL.
- [2025 ACE-WIL Industry Partner of the Year Award | Co-op, Honourable Mention](https://acewilbc.ca/2025-ace-wil-industry-partner-of-the-year-award-co-op-honourable-mention/) - Innovative Parts and Solutions Ltd. (IPS) has received an Honourable Mention for the 2025 Industry Partner of the Year (Co-op) Award in recognition of its exceptional commitment to inclusive, high-quality experiential learning.
- [2025 ACE-WIL Industry Partner of the Year Award | Co-op](https://acewilbc.ca/2025-ace-wil-industry-partner-of-the-year-award-co-op/) - Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, has been named the 2025 Industry Partner of the Year (Co-op) in recognition of its outstanding commitment to student learning and career development through co-operative education at the University of Victoria.
- [2025 ACE-WIL Industry Partner of the Year Award | WIL, Honourable Mention](https://acewilbc.ca/2025-ace-wil-industry-partner-of-the-year-award-wil-honourable-mention/) - Milestone Equipment Contracting has received an Honourable Mention for the 2025 Industry Partner of the Year (WIL) Award in recognition of its long-standing commitment to supporting students in Vancouver Island University’s Heavy Equipment Operator program.
- [2025 ACE-WIL Industry Partner of the Year Award | WIL](https://acewilbc.ca/2025-ace-wil-industry-partner-of-the-year-award-wil/) - The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) team at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) is the recipient of the 2025 Industry Partner of the Year (WIL) in recognition of their outstanding commitment to student learning and work-integrated education in partnership with Vancouver Island University (VIU).
- [2025 ACE-WIL Student of the Year Award | University Co-op Student](https://acewilbc.ca/2025-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-award-university-co-op-student-2/) - During her co-op, K’sana worked with Dr. Laura Arbour and Dr. Leigh Anne Swayne, who study genetic variants and their impact on the health of the Gitxsan People. Genetic variants such as KCNQ1 p.V205M, ANK2 p.S646F, and CPT1A p.P479L are found in the Gitxsan First Nation and have been linked to many health concerns, including heart and brain issues such as arrhythmias, fainting, seizures, and potentially brain aneurysms. This project’s subject matter directly affects K’sana’s family members and loved ones. During her co-op, her project contributed to understanding the health issues affecting her community.
- [2025 ACE-WIL Student of the Year | University WIL Student](https://acewilbc.ca/2025-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-award-university-wil-student/) - Laci’s work-integrated learning experience at AVI Health and Community Services provided the opportunity to apply her academic knowledge in real-world settings, with a focus on sexual health and addiction medicine. Through this experience, she developed a deeper understanding of the complex challenges individuals face and the importance of compassionate, person-centred care. It strengthened her ability to engage with others in an empathetic and non-judgemental manner, while reinforcing her commitment to supporting individuals and communities in meaningful and respectful ways.
- [2025 ACE-WIL Student of the Year | College Co-op Student, Honourable Mention](https://acewilbc.ca/2025-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-award-university-co-op-student/) - Trang Vu is a Bachelor of Business Administration student at Douglas College specializing in Accounting with a Real Estate concentration. As a co-op student with QuadReal Property Group’s Tax team, she has gained exposure to both Canadian and U.S. tax compliance and reporting for real estate investment structures. Trang is recognized for consistent work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail in delivering high-quality results. Outside of work and school, she is an avid runner and enjoys Lagree – a low-impact, high-intensity training that matches her disciplined approach to goals.
- [2025 ACE-WIL Student of the Year | University Co-op Student, Honourable Mention](https://acewilbc.ca/2025-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-award-university-co-op-student-honourable-mention/) - Fabiana describes her co-op experience as a turning point in her academic and professional journey. Through work-integrated learning, she was able to connect classroom knowledge with real-world challenges, gaining firsthand experience in how policy, data, and governance shape decision-making within public institutions. For Fabiana, co-op represents the value of stepping outside one’s comfort zone and turning knowledge into action. These experiences transformed uncertainty into direction and curiosity into confidence, showing her how learning and leadership can come together to create a meaningful impact..
- [2025 ACE-WIL Student of the Year | University WIL Student, Honourable Mention](https://acewilbc.ca/2025-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-award-university-wil-student-honourable-mention/) - Jennifer describes her work-integrated learning experience as a transformative step in her journey to teaching, allowing her to connect her life experiences, commitment to public service, and passion for supporting young learners in meaningful and practical ways.
- [2025 ACE-WIL Student of the Year | College WIL Student](https://acewilbc.ca/2025-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-college-wil-student/) - My WIL placement has contributed to my personal development by improving my confidence and professionalism. Working while learning allowed me to push myself to becoming an effective communicator and managing my responsibilities better. Through this I became more self-aware of my own faults and accepting criticism or feedback from others.
- [2025 ACE-WIL Student of the Year | College Co-op Student](https://acewilbc.ca/2025-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-college-co-op-student/) - Makayla Silvey had an amazing time during her co-op student placement. One of her highlights was participating in marine machinery performance trials at sea aboard a frigate. The experience brought her confidence, strengthened her sense of belonging in mechanical engineering, and showed her that she can meaningfully contribute to an engineering team.
- [2020 ACE-WIL Student of the Year | WIL College: Tanya Fogarty](https://acewilbc.ca/2020-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-wil-college-tanya-fogarty/) - Tanya Fogarty is in her fourth year of the Bachelor of Sport and Fitness Leadership at Camosun College. Tanya completed her internship experience with the YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island as a part of the Healthy Living Department. As a part of her internship Tanya taught group fitness classes that were specific to chronic disease conditions.
- [2020 ACE-WIL Student of the Year | Co-op College: Dylan Kaplan](https://acewilbc.ca/2020-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-co-op-college-dylan-kaplan/) - Dylan is a 4th year Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resources) student who has also completed a Diploma majoring in general management at Camosun. He completed his first co-op with the Victoria based InnovativeCommunities.Org Foundation, a non-profit with operations in over a dozen countries. Dylan worked on a wide range of tasks giving him exposure
- [2020 ACE-WIL Student of the Year | Co-op University: Anton Bondarev](https://acewilbc.ca/2020-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-co-op-university-anton-bondarev/) - Anton is a fourth-year UBC Sauder Co-op student pursuing a dual degree in Finance and Business Technology Management. He completed his first Co-op work term last year shortly after the pandemic struck and helped a local BC start-up navigate this challenging time by organizing, forecasting and planning for financial endeavors, creating a strategy for international
- [2020 ACE-WIL Student of the Year Award Winners](https://acewilbc.ca/2020-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-award-winners/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2020. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [ACE-WIL Student of the Year | Honourable Mention | Co-op College: Jillian Seronik](https://acewilbc.ca/ace-wil-student-of-the-year-honourable-mention-co-op-college-jillian-seronik/) - Jillian Seronik is a 24-year old student at Okanagan College in Kelowna, BC. Jillian is currently working towards completing her Bachelor of Business Administration degree. She has decided to specialize in Marketing. Jillian has a wide range of work experience. The role of an Aboriginal Peer Mentor at Okanagan College was her favourite thus far.
- [ACE-WIL Student of the Year | Honourable Mention | Co-op University: Tessa Dagenais](https://acewilbc.ca/ace-wil-student-of-the-year-honourable-mention-co-op-university-tessa-dagenais/) - Tessa is a MEd. Coaching Studies student at the University of Victoria, where she participated in two WIL Co-op work-terms as a Volleyball coach and teacher in Anzac, a small rural community in Northern Alberta. Growing up immersed in sports, Tessa dreamed of being a coach and strived to gain the knowledge and skills to
- [2020 ACE-WIL Industry Partner of the Year](https://acewilbc.ca/2020-ace-wil-industry-partner-of-the-year/) - PCL’s student program is well-established across Canada and has an objective of developing high-potential students with the promise of becoming major contributors to the organization. Students are treated as salaried employees and are provided with challenging experiences and exposure. In 2020, PCL hired over 440 students across Canada into many disciplines. During orientation, students are
- [2023 ACE-WIL Industry Partner of the Year Awards](https://acewilbc.ca/2023-ace-wil-industry-partner-of-the-year-awards/) - Outstanding Contribution Award – 2023Recipient: Meg Thompson, UVic Meg has been an active member of ACE-WIL for the past four years, always going above and beyond to contribute to the Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning community. As the Chair of the Professional Development (PD) Committee, Meg routinely demonstrates leadership, often making difficult decisions and navigating situations
- [2024 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD: UNIVERSITY STUDENT CO-OP](https://acewilbc.ca/2024-soty-university-coop/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2024. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [2024 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARDS](https://acewilbc.ca/2024-soty/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2024. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [2024 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD: COLLEGE STUDENT WIL](https://acewilbc.ca/2024-soty-college-wil/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2024. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [2024 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD: UNIVERSITY STUDENT WIL](https://acewilbc.ca/2024-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-award-university-student-wil/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2024. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Toolkit for Employers and Hiring Managers](https://acewilbc.ca/diversity-and-inclusion-di-toolkit-for-employers-and-hiring-managers/) - Students from International Pathways (SFIP) bring diverse and global perspectives to the workplace that can lead to an increase in revenue, innovation, and productivity. Do you want to equip your employer network with tools to support SFIP? The ACE-WIL Research Committee is delighted to share a toolkit with six easy-to-use resources (i.e. checklists, tipsheets) that could
- [2024 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD: COLLEGE STUDENT CO-OP](https://acewilbc.ca/2024-soty-college-coop/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2024. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [2024 ACE-WIL INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS: HONOURABLE MENTIONS](https://acewilbc.ca/2024-eoty-honourable-mentions/) - The Co-op award for 2024 recognizes ACE-WIL industry partners that have demonstrated a strong commitment to cooperative education, through the support and hiring of Co-op students and/or have shown a high level of overall support of our association through specific partnerships. INDUSTRY PARTNER CO-OP AWARD, Honourable Mention: Colin Schmidt (Founder & CEO), Zynim Zynim’s instrumental
- [2024 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS: HONOURABLE MENTIONS](https://acewilbc.ca/2024-soty-honourable-mentions/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2024. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [2024 ACE-WIL INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD: CO-OP](https://acewilbc.ca/2024-ace-wil-industry-partner-of-the-year-award-co-op-schneider-electric-canada-inc/) - The Co-op award for 2024 recognizes ACE-WIL industry partners that have demonstrated a strong commitment to cooperative education, through the support and hiring of Co-op students and/or have shown a high level of overall support of our association through specific partnerships. CO-OP AWARD Tom Stevenson, Schneider Electric Canada Inc. Schneider Electric Canada Inc. is leading
- [2024 ACE-WIL INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD: WIL](https://acewilbc.ca/2024-eoty-wil/) - The WIL award for 2024 recognizes ACE-WIL industry partners that have demonstrated a strong commitment to work integrated learning, through the support and hiring of WIL students and/or have shown a high level of overall support of our association through specific partnerships. WIL AWARD Keely Freeman, Nanaimo Innovation Academy What makes Nanaimo Innovation Academy (NIA)
- [2024 ACE-WIL INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS](https://acewilbc.ca/2024-eoty/) - Two awards for 2024 recognize those ACE-WIL industry partners that have demonstrated a strong commitment to either co-operative education or other forms of work integrated learning, through the support and hiring of Co-op/WIL students and/or have shown a high level of overall support of our association through specific partnerships. Industry Partner of the Year Award
- [2023 ACE-WIL Outstanding Contribution Award](https://acewilbc.ca/2023-ace-wil-outstanding-contribution-award/) - Outstanding Contribution Award - 2023 Recipient: Meg Thompson, UVic Meg has been an active member of ACE-WIL for the past four years, always going above and beyond to contribute to the Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning community. As the Chair of the Professional Development (PD) Committee, Meg routinely demonstrates leadership, often making difficult decisions and navigating
- [2023 ACE-WIL INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS](https://acewilbc.ca/2023-ace-wil-industry-partner-of-the-year-award-winners/) - Two awards for 2023 recognize those ACE-WIL industry partners that have demonstrated a strong commitment to either co-operative education or other forms of work integrated learning, through the support and hiring of Co-op/WIL students and/or have shown a high level of overall support of our association through specific partnerships. WIL Category Award Alam Charmaine, Holiday
- [2023 ACE-WIL INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD | CO-OP: Laurel Point Inn](https://acewilbc.ca/2023-ace-wil-industry-partner-of-the-year-award-co-op-laurel-point-inn/) - The Co-op award for 2023 recognizes ACE-WIL industry partners that have demonstrated a strong commitment to cooperative education, through the support and hiring of Co-op students and/or have shown a high level of overall support of our association through specific partnerships. Co-op Category Award Julie Wright, Laurel Point Inn Laurel Point Inn has been a
- [2023 ACE-WIL INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD | WIL: Holiday Inn and Suites North Vancouver](https://acewilbc.ca/2023-ace-wil-industry-partner-of-the-year-award-wil-holiday-inn-and-suites-north-vancouver/) - The WIL award for 2023 recognizes ACE-WIL industry partners that have demonstrated a strong commitment to work integrated learning, through the support and hiring of WIL students and/or have shown a high level of overall support of our association through specific partnerships. WIL Category Award Alam Charmaine, Holiday Inn and Suites North Vancouver Holiday Inn
- [2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS | HONOURABLE MENTIONS](https://acewilbc.ca/2023-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-award-winners-honourable-mentions/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2023. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR | WIL COLLEGE: Jared Smith](https://acewilbc.ca/2023-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-wil-college-jared-smith/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2023. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR | WIL UNIVERSITY: Jessica Tran](https://acewilbc.ca/2023-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-wil-university-jessica-tran/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2023. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR | CO-OP COLLEGE: Celia Kurniawan](https://acewilbc.ca/2023-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-co-op-college-celia-kurniawan-douglas-college/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2023. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR | CO-OP UNIVERSITY: Himali Chhabra](https://acewilbc.ca/2023-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-co-op-university-himali-chhabra-ubc/) - Himali Chhabra, University of British Columbia Himali is a fourth-year student at UBC, who is passionate about the intersection of emerging technologies and understanding future societal trends. Her background in psychology and economics, combined with her interest in technology, has enabled her to excel in people and product strategy Co-op roles. As a Strategy Consultant Co-op at TD
- [2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS](https://acewilbc.ca/2023-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-award-winners/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2023. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [Enhancing Work-Integrated Learning: Interviews](https://acewilbc.ca/enhancing-work-integrated-learning-interviews/) - Reflecting on Chapter 8: Interviews “From University to Career: Creating a Successful Transition, TRU” This post comes to you from Sarah Ladd, currently a Coordinator in the Faculty of Education and Social Work and Graduate Programs, TRU. When I was in my 20's and trying to break out of a job and into a
- [Enhancing Work-Integrated Learning: Volunteering and Experiential Learning](https://acewilbc.ca/enhancing-work-integrated-learning-application-documents-and-open-educational-resources-2/) - Reflecting on Chapter 4 “From University to Career: Creating a Successful Transition, TRU” This post comes to you from Dr. Brad Harasymchuk, currently an Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of Education, and formerly Learning Strategist and Experiential Learning Coordinator, TRU. I have always been passionate about volunteering and serving my community as I
- [Enhancing Work-Integrated Learning: Application Documents and Open Educational Resources](https://acewilbc.ca/enhancing-work-integrated-learning-application-documents-and-open-educational-resources/) - Reflecting on Chapter 5 “From University to Career: Creating a Successful Transition, TRU” This post comes to you from Noah Arney, Certified Career Development professional and Policy Specialist in the Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic, TRU. His research focuses on work-integrated learning, skills development, and educational policy. Shortly after I joined Thompson
- [Enhancing Work-Integrated Learning: Integrating "From University to Career" into Your Curriculum](https://acewilbc.ca/enhancing-work-integrated-learning-integrating-from-university-to-career-into-your-curriculum/) - A Milestone in Co-operative Education at Thompson Rivers University Jamie Noakes is the editor of “University to Career: Creating a Successful Transition” and is actively planning our next writing retreat to ensure we have a new version released June 2024. I am excited to write the inaugural blog post for the ACE-WIL Newsletter Professional Development
- [2022 ACE-WIL Outstanding Contribution Award](https://acewilbc.ca/2022-ace-wil-outstanding-contribution-award/) - Outstanding Contribution Award - 2022Recipient: Lianne Johnston, Douglas College Lianne has been a contributing member of the ACE-WIL community for almost 15 years, dedicating her time, energy and ideas in various capacities to the ACE-WIL membership. Lianne has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to our association and a willingness to go above and beyond to
- [Longtime WIL supporters Brian Train and Robert Douglas win prestigious WACE Award](https://acewilbc.ca/longtime-wil-supporters-brian-train-and-robert-douglas-win-prestigious-wace-award/) - Congratulations are in order! The World Association for Co-operative and Work-Integrated Education (WACE) has presented the 2023 Employer/Partner Contribution Award to Robert Douglas and Brian Train, both with the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. The award is in recognition of and appreciation for their outstanding contributions to work-integrated learning (WIL) in BC over
- [2022 ACE-WIL Industry Partner of the Year, HONOURABLE MENTION](https://acewilbc.ca/2022-ace-wil-industry-partner-of-the-year-honourable-mention/) - Clayton Cross, COAST Performance Rehabilitation, Honourable Mention COAST Performance Rehabilitation (COAST) is also been recognized for their outstanding commitment and support of Cooperative Education and Work Integrated Learning. Nominated by Capilano University’s Work Integrated Learning and the School of Human Kinetics, COAST has been part of their Work-Integrated Learning opportunities since the inception of the
- [Meet Chelsey Evans](https://acewilbc.ca/meet-chelsey-evans/) - Written by: Chelsey Evans In our work, we have the privilege of regularly talking to students about their career journeys. However, it’s less often that we get to reflect on our own career journeys, so when I was invited to be part of the Humans of ACE project, I gladly accepted. As you will see,
- [2022 ACE-WIL Industry Partner of the Year](https://acewilbc.ca/2022-ace-wil-industry-partner-of-the-year/) - The Awards Committee is very pleased to announce the recipient for the 2022 Industry Partner of the Year Award. A number of strong recommendations were submitted but after narrowing down the choices the committee selected Bonnie Burnside and the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association. Thank you to SFU for the nomination. -- The Downtown Surrey
- [2022 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARDS | HONOURABLE MENTION | CO-OP UNIVERSITY: Mary Thomson](https://acewilbc.ca/2022-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-awards-honourable-mention-co-op-university-mary-thomson/) - Mary is a Capilano University student in her third year in the Tourism Management Program. She spent her summer co-op on the Sunshine Coast working at the Gibsons Public Market; a not-for-profit establishment with local food merchants, a bistro, collect -hold-release aquarium and offering community programs and events. As the Special Events Assistant Coordinator, Mary's
- [2022 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARDS | HONOURABLE MENTION | CO-OP COLLEGE: Paterson How](https://acewilbc.ca/2022-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-awards-honourable-mention-co-op-college-paterson-how/) - Paterson How is currently in his final term of his Associate of Computer Science degree at Langara College, after completing an 8-month Co-op with the software company, Workday. The position as a Quality Assurance engineer cemented his love for technology and he was very pleased to get the opportunity to work on services that will
- [2022 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR | CO-OP UNIVERSITY: Bethanea Chou](https://acewilbc.ca/2021-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-co-op-university-bethanea-chow/) - As a second-generation immigrant who persevered through financial adversity, Bethanea strives to make the world more equitable and emotionally intelligent through education. Bethanea exceeded expectations for a first-term Co-op student by co-creating a 1-year leadership training program for all 1,000+ Yukon Government employees in her department. By creating 20+ hours of curriculum and delivering the
- [2022 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR | WIL UNIVERSITY: Mishal Arif](https://acewilbc.ca/2022-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-wil-university-mishal-arif/) - Mishal Arif is a Royal Roads master's candidate and a dedicated research technologist at the Centre for Innovation and Research into Unmanned Systems (CIRUS) at SAIT. She specializes in developing innovative solutions using remotely piloted aerial systems (RPAS) for a wide range of industry applications. Mishal recognized a disaster risk reduction need for an Indigenous
- [2022 ACE-WIL Student of the Year Award Winners](https://acewilbc.ca/2022-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-award-winners/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2022. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [2022 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR | CO-OP COLLEGE: Molly Mifsud](https://acewilbc.ca/2022-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-co-op-college-molly-mifsud/) - During Molly’s time at Tall Tree, she had the chance to work on projects that helped the organization thrive. She made administrative changes that improved the efficiency of their care, such as revising their intake process to handle a larger volume of inquiries. The revision of these systems allowed the team to connect patients with
- [2022 ACE-WIL Student of the Year | WIL College: Jacqueline Sperber](https://acewilbc.ca/2022-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-wil-college-jacqueline-sperber/) - Jacqueline Sperber, a Post-Degree-Diploma Business Administration in Marketing student, did not only stand out in her co-op achievements through cross-functional teamwork and a solid understanding of the field she was working in, but she also was able to apply tools and strategies learned in her program to succeed in every aspect of her co-op experience,
- [Meet Nina Bennett – Striving to create new opportunities for students](https://acewilbc.ca/meet-nina-bennet-striving-to-create-new-opportunities-for-students/) - Author/Interviewer: Nina Bennett Preamble: As part of the Humans of ACE Project, I have been invited to reflect on my journey in the field and my service to ACE-WIL. It has been exciting to take the time and think about how I have got here and what keeps me motivated in my work. Here it
- [Meet Claudia Sperling – Having the Courage to Take the First Step](https://acewilbc.ca/meet-claudia-sperling/) - Interviewer: Cristina Eftenaru Cristina: I’d like to first thank you for taking the time for today’s interview, Claudia. I’m excited to learn about your career journey. Could you please share where it all started and how you’ve got to where you are today? Claudia: It all started in August 1994, when the Commonwealth Games held
- [2021 ACE-WIL Outstanding Contribution Award](https://acewilbc.ca/2021-outstanding-contribution-award/) - Outstanding Contribution Award - 2021Recipient Helen Prins, BC Campus Helena has been contributing her time, energy, and ideas to the ACE-WIL Professional Development committee since 2017-2018. When Helena left her post at Royal Roads University and moved to BC Campus in 2019, she continued her involvement on the committee and brought BC Campus in as
- [New BC-designed framework helps PSIs understand socio-economic impact of WIL](https://acewilbc.ca/new-bc-designed-framework/) - While those deeply connected with work-integrated learning (WIL) programs often see examples of how WIL students have made an impact on the organizations they work with and the BC economy, the lack of a structured approach to gathering data has meant that post-secondary institutions (PSIs) may not have the data to back up their observations.
- [Meet Stephanie Greaves – President-Elect 2022-2023](https://acewilbc.ca/meet-stephanie-greaves/) - How on earth did I get here? Like most of you, I didn’t set out to be part of a co-op program. Looking back, however, it all makes sense – in reverse. When I was a kid, I spent a lot of time inside cardboard boxes (willingly, in case you were worried). I longed to
- [2021 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS](https://acewilbc.ca/2021-ace-wil-student-of-the-year-award-winners/) - The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2021. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record,
- [Meet your ACE-WIL Membership Committee - Episode 2](https://acewilbc.ca/meet-shannan-laing/) - Episode 2: Meet Shannan Laing Shannan is currently working as a Coordinator, Career Centre Programs (Co-op) at Douglas College and has enjoyed a rewarding and enriching career for 20+ years in the career development field in higher education after pivoting from recruitment and human resources. In the Spring of 2021, she joined ACE WIL as
- [2020 ACE-WIL Outstanding Service Award](https://acewilbc.ca/2020-ace-wil-outstanding-service-award/) - Lindsay is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) on the ACE-WIL board and in programming and training. Lindsay has advocated for WIL practitioners to become certified in emotional intelligence (EI), resulting in 76 individuals in 20 BC institutions in obtaining the EQ-i certification. Research indicates emotional intelligence is a vital skill encompassing most
- [Meet your ACE-WIL Membership Committee - Episode 1](https://acewilbc.ca/meet-drew-jenkins/) - Over the next few months, you'll meet the ACE-WIL Membership Committee, the committee that welcomes and takes care of our association’s members. First up, we’re excited to introduce Drew Jenkins, Co-op Coordinator at Simon Fraser University this month. Episode 1: Drew Jenkins - the man, the myth, and the gilly I consider myself a lucky
- [ACE-WIL Symposium May 2021 - Keynote Speaker Recap](https://acewilbc.ca/ace-wil-symposium-may-2021-keynote-speaker-recap/) - 2021 ACE-WIL BC May Symposium: Sharing Innovation in WIL Keynote Speaker Thursday May 6th, 2021 Linda Edgecombe: Resilient Living in 2021- How to get started in a state of Overwhelm By Heather Workman Linda Edgecombe kicked off the Keynote address with a bang by issuing a challenge for attendees: What would you do if you
- [April 2021 PD Recap](https://acewilbc.ca/april-2021-pd-recap/) - Creating Ripples of Change On April 29th, 57 ACE-WIL educators representing 18 post-secondary institutions in BC came together for our Spring PD session on Anti-Racism Training (A.R.T) with skilled facilitators Thanh Tazumi, Naomi Wolfe and Sanchit Mittal. The session included rich conversation, powerful personal stories, interactive activities, and tools on how to be an active
- [Hiring for and Cultivating Initiative](https://acewilbc.ca/hiring-for-cultivating-initiative/) - By Debby Reis Does the idea of micromanaging a student employee prevent you from hiring a student? You’re not alone. The Conference Board of Canada and The Future Skills Centre published an Impact Paper identifying the number one barrier to small and medium sized enterprises (SME) participating in work-integrated learning: they do not have staff
- [ACE-WIL BC Symposium - May 2021](https://acewilbc.ca/ace-wil-bc-symposium-may-2021/) - Sharing Innovation in WIL Experience the learnings and shared impacts of the 66 Work-Integrated Learning initiatives spearheaded by public post-secondary institutions across British Columbia. Projects range from capacity building with students, employer recruitment and engagement strategies, WIL program development and resources to support equity, diversity and inclusion, to name a few. Join us for three
- [Elder iPad Distribution Project- Impact 2020 Story](https://acewilbc.ca/lesandra-margaret-impact-2020-story/) - ACE-WIL is pleased to recognize LeSandra Archachan, a business co-op student at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology who has won a prize for her story about facilitating an iPad distribution project to Elders in the Nicola Valley. LeSandra worked closely with her supervisor, Margaret Hohner, co-op coordinator at NVIT. LeSandra submitted this story about the
- [Learning for Reconciliation Project- Impact 2020 Story](https://acewilbc.ca/renee-heather-impact-2020-story/) - ACE-WIL is pleased to recognize Renee St. Godard, a geography co-op student at UVic who has won an IMPACT 2020 prize for her story about facilitating learning for reconciliation training for BC Parks Staff. Renee worked closely with her supervisor, Heather Davies, Director for Indigenous Relations for BC Parks. Renee submitted this story about her
- [Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Community Conversations - Impact 2020 Story](https://acewilbc.ca/priyanka-bonnie-impact-2020-story/) - The Association of Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC/Yukon is pleased to recognize Priyanka Krishna, a co-op student at SFU who has won an award for her story about facilitating virtual community conversations around equity, diversity and inclusion topics for Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (DSBIA). Priyanka worked closely with her supervisor, Bonnie Burnside, manager
- [Health Research for Engaging People with Disabilities- Impact 2020 Story](https://acewilbc.ca/robin-dr-hole-impact-2020-story/) - CE-WIL is pleased to recognize Robin Metcalfe, a masters of social work student at UBC-O who has won an honourable mention for her story about creating a multimedia resource for health researchers to be more inclusive of deaf and disabled folks in research. Robin worked closely with her supervisor, Dr. Rachelle Hole, Associate Professor and
- [Food Bank Inventory Project- Impact 2020 Story](https://acewilbc.ca/shiven-khera-dr-eric-li-impact-2020-story/) - The Association of Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC/Yukon is pleased to recognize international student Shiven Khera who has won an award for his co-op story about creating an inventory management system for the Central Okanagan food bank. Shiven worked closely with his supervisor, Associate Professor Dr. Eric Li who submitted this story on Shiven’s
- [Upcoming Annual General Meeting](https://acewilbc.ca/annual-general-meeting-on-may-20/) - We look forward to welcoming you to our 2021 Annual General Meeting on May 20th from 12-1pm. We will elect new board members and executives to the ACE-WIL Board, congratulate our Industry Partner award winner, and present our ACE-WIL Outstanding Contribution Award. Join us in reflecting on the work of ACE-WIL in the past year.
- [Read the student stories from IMPACT 2020](https://acewilbc.ca/read-the-student-stories-from-impact-2020/) - The results are in! Congratulations to the five student winners and three honourable mentions of IMPACT 2020: WIL Student Story Showcase! Keep reading to see why these student stories stood out as messages of impact and innovation despite the challenges presented by COVID-19! The Five Student Winners: Shiven Khera Management Co-op Student at UBC-Okanagan Shiven worked
- [ACE-WIL Townhall on March 30, 2021: Let’s Connect!](https://acewilbc.ca/ace-wil-townhall-on-march-30-2021-lets-connect/) - Join your WIL colleagues from across the province for a chance to connect, with breakout rooms for networking along with updates from ACE-WIL and across BC. It’s hard to believe that it’s been a full year since our first Townhall in March of last year. We were all scrambling as we found ourselves in the
- [Talent MATCH Launches with Intro Webinar!](https://acewilbc.ca/talent-match-launches-with-intro-webinar/) - Talent MATCH partners: ACE-WIL, the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture, the BC Museums Association, and go2HR, funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Training. This program ran in 2021-22 and has ended. The Talent MATCH Program is launching with an introductory webinar on March 23 at 2:00pm (PST) and you’re invited! Talent
- [April PD Event: Anti-Racism Response Training](https://acewilbc.ca/april-pd-event-anti-racism-response-training/) - Join us for another ACE-WIL Professional Development Session! We are excited to offer this highly interactive Anti-Racism Response Training to ACE-WIL members. It involves experiential activities to develop and strengthen active witnessing skills. This training is designed to encourage participants to shift from being frozen or silent bystanders to becoming active witnesses. In doing so,
- [Call for Nominations to the ACE-WIL Board 2021-2023](https://acewilbc.ca/call-for-nominations-to-the-ace-wil-board-2021-2023/) - Thinking you might like to be more involved in ACE-WIL, or looking for opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the province while developing your leadership skills? We have 3 new executive positions to fill this year, as well as 3 Director-At-Large positions. If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to any of our board members. Nominations
- [February 16th Town hall: Work Integrated Learning & Micro-credentials](https://acewilbc.ca/february-16th-town-hall-work-integrated-learning-micro-credentials/) - Curious about microcredentials? Want to hear about some successful work integrated learning (WIL) and microcredential pilot programs? Join us for this informative lunch-hour town hall to explore and learn about microcredentials and their potential value for employers, students, and WIL programs. Anne Marie Fannon is the Director of the Professional Development Program at the University of
- [Talent Forward Program Launches](https://acewilbc.ca/talent-forward-program-launches/) - This January, the BC Chamber of Commerce and ACE-WIL launched Talent Forward, a program that seeks to raise awareness in the BC business community about the value of bringing work-integrated learning and co-op students onboard. This program is funded through the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training, and Skills. Talent Forward helps businesses find the right student talent for their business in the following ways: Free One-to-One Consulting: Businesses can
- [BC MindReader survey reveals workplaces’ need for education and support](https://acewilbc.ca/bc-mindreader-survey-reveals-workplaces-need-for-education-and-support/) - In September, ACE-WIL BC/Yukon partnered with the BC Chamber of Commerce on a survey through the Chamber’s BC MindReader™ platform, which gathers opinions and insight from businesses across BC. The goal of the research was to understand employer perspectives regarding work-integrated learning (WIL), including their awareness of the different types of WIL, the benefits and
- [Meet Brandy Welles](https://acewilbc.ca/meet-brandy-welles/) - For this month’s Humans of Ace blog, we spoke to Brandy Welles, co-op coordinator with the Arts and Social Sciences co-op program at Simon Fraser University. Brandy rejoined SFU last year after having previously worked at SFU and UBC in work integrated learning roles, and also has extensive communications experience in the private sector. Helping
- [December Pro-D Event: Six Tools for Diversity in WIL](https://acewilbc.ca/december-pro-d-event-six-tools-for-diversity-in-wil/) - This 90-minute virtual professional development session will present a set of six tools to support diversity in WIL and will share a research-driven approach for WIL practitioners to support employers in attracting, hiring, and onboarding students from international pathways. Participants will interact with the tools, developed by the ACE-WIL Research Committee, and will learn more
- [New Regional Hub for Employers on Vancouver Island](https://acewilbc.ca/new-regional-hub-for-employers-on-vancouver-island/) - Vancouver Island University (VIU) and North Island College (NIC) are working together to boost work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for students and support employer access to the workforce of the future. An Employer Facing Resource Launched in October 2020, the Vancouver Island Work Integrated Learning (VIWIL) hub is a website platform connecting WIL employers to students.
- [First in series of employer webinars a success](https://acewilbc.ca/first-in-series-of-employer-webinars-a-success/) - In conjunction with Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC & Yukon (CPHR), ACE-WIL facilitated an employer webinar for CPHR members to showcase the benefits of supporting students in WIL opportunities in their organization. Three seasoned WIL HR panelists from MNP, Safe Software and an independent HR consultant discussed the benefits of hiring WIL students and strategies for building WIL programming into their organization.
- [Upcoming webinar series to show workplaces ways to engage WIL students](https://acewilbc.ca/upcoming-webinar-series-to-show-workplaces-ways-to-engage-wil-students/) - As businesses and organizations adapt to the demands of the pandemic, they're looking at new ways of doing things. And that includes considering whether post-secondary students can help them pivot during the recovery. They know that students bring creativity, new skills and energy to an organization. However, bringing a student onboard may seem overwhelming, especially

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- [ACE-WIL & CACEE 2026 Joint Conference](https://acewilbc.ca/ace-wil-conference/) - Thank you for an inspiring conference. Thank you to our delegates, presenters, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, and planning committees for helping bring the 2026 ACE-WIL CACEE Conference to life. Together, we explored new ideas, strengthened connections, and continued the conversation on the future of work-integrated learning and careers.
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- [Conference Resources](https://acewilbc.ca/ace-wil-conference/conference-resources/) - May 24–27, 2026 | Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC This page brings together presentation slides, handouts, tools, and other resources shared during the conference. Browse the links below to revisit key sessions and continue the learning. Accessible, Relevant, and Open Growing the TRU Résumé Catalogue Adapting Career Education for the Graduate Context: A Campus Partnership
- [Conference Program](https://acewilbc.ca/ace-wil-conference/conference-program/) - May 24–27, 2026 | Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC The ACE-WIL & CACEE 2026 Joint Conference brings together professionals, educators, employers, and community partners who are shaping the future of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and Career Development across Canada. Conference Guide Register Transportation Schedule Conference Keynote: Greg Stewart Greg Stewart is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist
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- [ACE-WIL Board of Directors Nomination](https://acewilbc.ca/member-dashboard/ace-wil-board-of-directors-nomination/) - In accordance with ACE-WIL bylaws, nominations are being requested for the 2026-2028 Board of Directors (two-year terms). The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 6th, at 4:30pm PST Voting, or confirmation by acclamation, will take place in-person on May 24, 2026 during the Annual General Meeting taking place at the 2026 ACE-WIL BC Conference in
- [Nominate a Student](https://acewilbc.ca/nominate-a-student/) - ACE-WIL Student of the Year Award Nominations ACE-WIL BC/Yukon is looking to recognize students that participated in work integrated learning and you can help! The ACE-WIL Student of the Year Awards celebrate excellence across four categories:across four categories: Co-op Student – University Co-op Student – College/Institute Other Forms of WIL Student – University Other Forms
- [Student Nomination Confirmation](https://acewilbc.ca/awards/ace-wil-award-nominations/student-nomination-confirmation/) - Congratulations! You have been nominated for the ACE-WIL Student of the Year Award ACE-WIL BC/Yukon is looking to recognize students that participated in co-operative education (Co-op) and you can help! The two awards recognize: a college and a university student participating in co-operative education. Each of the two winning students, their institutions, and partner organizations
- [Employer Confirmation](https://acewilbc.ca/awards/ace-wil-award-nominations/employer-confirmation/) - Congratulations! A Co-op or WIL student from your organization has been nominated for the ACE-WIL Student of the Year Award. ACE-WIL BC/Yukon is looking to recognize students that participated in co-operative education (Co-op) and you can help! The two awards recognize: a college and a university student participating in co-operative education. Each of the two
- [Projects](https://acewilbc.ca/projects/) - Through Work-Integrated Learning, students apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. Each project is developed in collaboration with community and industry partners, giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while delivering meaningful solutions. Explore how our learners contribute to innovative, evidence-based projects that make an impact in their fields.
- [ACE-WIL Vision, Mission, History & Member Institutions](https://acewilbc.ca/ace-wil-vision-values-mission/) - Learn about ACE-WIL BC/Yukon’s vision, mission, and values driving excellence in Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning across BC and Yukon.
- [Nominate An Industry Partner](https://acewilbc.ca/nominate-an-industry-partner/) - ACE-WIL Industry Partner of the Year Award Nominations ACE-WIL members are encouraged to nominate one (1) Co-op Industry Partner and/or one (1) WIL Industry Partner in other forms of work-integrated learning, with the approval of the industry partner(s) involved. All nomination materials become the property of ACE-WIL to be used in promoting co-operative education and
- [November 2025 ACE-WIL Post PD Event Survey](https://acewilbc.ca/november-2025-ace-wil-post-pd-event-survey/) - November 2025 ACE-WIL BC/Yukon – Post PD Event Survey Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements. Attending the session has increased my understanding of generative AI. * Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree During the session, I learned about how to more effectively utilize generative AI.
- [November 2025 ACE-WIL PD Regional Viewing Party Feedback Survey](https://acewilbc.ca/november-2025-ace-wil-pd-regional-viewing-party-feedback-survey/) - ACE-WIL November PD Event Regional Viewing Party: Request for Feedback Name of your institution * Preferred or Chosen Name * Last Name * Email * How many attended your viewing party? * Did any non-ACE-WIL members attend? * Yes No Was the information you received in advance of the event helpful to you as a
- [Resource Hub](https://acewilbc.ca/resources/) - COWIL Newsletters BC WIL Council Latest newsletter: October 2021. The quarterly COWIL Newsletters contain important updates about projects and facilitate sharing between projects. Assessment and Evaluation Webinar for BC Ministry of Advanced Education Funded Projects (July 2020) WIL Structures/Frameworks for PSIs In this webinar, UBC’s Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology offers strategies and tools
- [Nominate an ACE-WIL Member](https://acewilbc.ca/nominate-an-ace-wil-member/) - Outstanding Contribution Award Nominations Purpose This award recognizes ACE-WIL members for significant contributions or initiatives in promoting and developing the quality of work integrated learning in British Columbia. Deadline: 9:00am PST, Monday, March 9, 2026 Selection Criteria The ACE-WIL Awards Committee will consider the below criteria of the nominated practitioner or faculty: A minimum of
- [BC WIL Council](https://acewilbc.ca/bc-wil-council/) - The BC Work Integrated Learning Council (BCWILC) is an independent council of the ACE-WIL BC/Yukon. The Council is comprised of one member from each public, post-secondary co-operative education and work integrated learning institution in BC/Yukon as appointed by the president of the institution. Other members include the current president of ACE-WIL and a representative from the provincial ministry responsible for post-secondary education and skills training.
- [What is WIL?](https://acewilbc.ca/what-is-wil/) - Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) combines academic studies with real-world work experience through co-ops, internships, research projects, and more. Learn how WIL connects BC students, employers, and post-secondary institutions to develop job-ready graduates.
- [How to write a job posting](https://acewilbc.ca/how-to-write-a-job-posting/) - Include a clear job title. Most job seekers search for posted jobs by job title—choose a title that reflects the position (e.g., “summer research assistant” is more clear than “summer student”). Identify the ESSENTIAL qualifications and skills, and those that are important. Great candidates may avoid applying to a job if they don’t have every
- [Post a Job Opportunity](https://acewilbc.ca/post-a-job-opportunity/) - Talented, energetic and dedicated post-secondary students across BC are available to help you revitalize your organization, strengthen your organization’s talent pipeline, fill in staffing gaps and exposing your team to new ideas and creative thinking.
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- [Conference Admin Dashboard](https://acewilbc.ca/conference-admin-dashboard/) - Entry creation date Registrant Position, Org. Role First Conference? Accessibility Consent Payment option Amount Receipt# Payment Method 22 October 2025 at 1:30 pm Anais Holdaway () alenoir@uvic.ca Co-op Coordinator [200] [201] Yes No. Yes [209][211][215] [217] CONF2026-1 Credit Card (preferred)[223] 22 January 2026 at 1:16 pm Jennifer Reid (she/her) jreid@langara.ca Instructor [200] [201] No, I
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- [Transfer an ACE-WIL Member](https://acewilbc.ca/join-ace-wil/transfer-request/) - Are you a key contact looking to transfer an ACE-WIL membership from one member to another? Please complete the membership transfer request form below. Membership Transfer Form This form is for institutional key contacts to use to request a membership transfer from a member who is no longer with your institution to a new member.
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- [Talent MATCH](https://acewilbc.ca/talent-match/) - Supporting Museums, Arts, Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality Organizations Talent MATCH was funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Training in 2021 and 2022. The program has ended. This webpage and the resources remain to support MATCH organizations and students. For additional support, contact your local post-secondary institution. Key resources to support the hiring process:
- [ACE-WIL 2025 Website Redesign Feedback](https://acewilbc.ca/ace-wil-2025-website-redesign-feedback/) - Please include any relevant website links or URLS if you would like to report errors. Website Redesign Feedback 2025 Name Institution Please provide your feedback: * Please include relevant page links in your feedback. Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ
- [Become an ACE-WIL Member](https://acewilbc.ca/join-ace-wil/) - Membership with ACE-WIL BC/Yukon is open to individuals involved with work-integrated learning and currently employed with a public, post-secondary institution in BC or the Yukon. Membership allows you to access valuable resources, attend meetings of the members, pursue volunteer opportunities, and network with colleagues.
- [Member Directory](https://acewilbc.ca/member-dashboard/member-directory/) - Filter Abraham Asrat Abraham.Asrat@ubc.ca University of British Columbia Alison Badali bcomcoop1@uvic.ca University of Victoria Afshan Basaria afshan_basaria@sfu.ca Simon Fraser University Alexis Beaubier Alexis.Beaubier@viu.ca Vancouver Island University Adrienne White adrwhite@uvic.ca University of Victoria Alon Eisenstein alon.eisenstein@ubc.ca University of British Columbia Amr Farghali afarghali@uvic.ca University of Victoria Alison Gibson agibson@okanagan.bc.ca Phone: 250-460-1432 Okanagan College Andrea Giles agiles@uvic.ca
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## Events

- [AI: Practical Applications in Career Development](https://acewilbc.ca/event/save-the-date-fall-2025-pd-event/) - Join Mark Patterson, the Executive Director of Magnet, to explore the practical ways career development professionals can use AI in their day-to-day activities. We look forward to seeing you there!
- [Right Brained Safety: A three Step approach for managing human Hazards](https://acewilbc.ca/event/right-brained-safety-a-three-step-approach-for-managing-human-hazards/) - Join Ken Wylie, Archtypal.ca and ACE-WIL members from all over BC to explore a practical, three step risk management framework. This PD event promises to be an enriching and engaging session. We look forward to seeing you there!
- [Optimizing Day-to-Day Work With Gen AI: Best Practices Supporting WIL](https://acewilbc.ca/event/optimizing-day-to-day-work-with-gen-ai-best-practices-supporting-wil/) - Join panelists from all over BC as they discuss practical applications of Generative AI in career development and WIL. This PD event promises to be an enriching opportunity to learn how GenAI can help optimize our day-to-day work as WIL practitioners while offering a chance to engage with other ACE-WIL members. We look forward to seeing you there!
- [ACE-WIL 2025 Annual General Meeting: May 9, 2025](https://acewilbc.ca/event/ace-wil-2026-annual-general-meeting-may-9-2026/) - Please attend our Annual General Meeting, May 9, 2025, where we will elect new executives to the ACE-WIL Board and congratulate our Student of the Year and Industry Partner award winners. Join us in reflecting on the work of ACE-WIL in the past year.

## Projects

- [‘Nudging’ co-op students through sticky spots](https://acewilbc.ca/project/nudging-co-op-students-through-sticky-spots/) - Are you looking to boost engagement among your students before, during and after their co-op work terms? Do you want to help them to make the choices that you know will improve their experiences of the co-op program? This resource is designed to help co-op practitioners’ facilitate an enriched co-op student experience.
- [WIL Impacts Framework: Measuring the Socio-Economic Impacts of WIL programs](https://acewilbc.ca/project/wil-impacts-framework/) - The WIL Impacts Framework was developed by the BC Work Integrated Learning Council so that BC’s 25 public, post-secondary institutions could gather valuable data regarding the impacts of work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences on host organizations and the local BC economy.
- [Work-Integrated Learning Technology Survey](https://acewilbc.ca/project/work-integrated-learning-technology-survey/) - This project developed: an inventory of IMS and CRM software used by all BC public PSIs, an analysis for effective software, explored a partnership with BCNET and developed recommendations for negotiating sector-wide software buy.
- [WIL Impacts Framework Survey Project 2024/25](https://acewilbc.ca/project/wil-impacts-framework-survey-project-2024-25/) - In 2024, the BC WIL Council implemented the WIL Impacts Framework Tool across all BC public post-secondary institutions, as part of the StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan. This included a survey focused on the impact of work-integrated learning (WIL) within host organizations and the BC economy across five socio-economic domains.
- [Using data and feedback effectively](https://acewilbc.ca/project/using-data-and-feedback-effectively/) - This project provides an in-depth analysis of the data and feedback practices of ACE-WIL BC/Yukon post-secondary institutions across the lower mainland. The analysis shows that several approaches are used to obtain data about various stakeholders and practices regarding Work-Integrated Learning.
- [Toolkit and Training Plan Template to Support Co-op Supervisors in Trades](https://acewilbc.ca/project/toolkit-and-training-plan-template-to-support-co-op-supervisors-in-trades/) - With the majority of trades co-op employers being small businesses, this accessible toolkit and training plan template provides best practices for successful outcomes for both students and employers.
- [Talent MATCH & Talent 4 Non-Profits](https://acewilbc.ca/project/talent-match-talent-4-non-profits/) - Talent MATCH generated awareness amongst museums, arts, tourism, culture, and hospitality (MATCH) organizations about hiring students by offering resources and info sessions to educate employers on funding, connecting with schools, and attracting students. Resources were also developed for students in addition to 1-on-1 sessions with a Career Coach.
- [Support for Co-op and WIL Initiative](https://acewilbc.ca/project/support-for-co-op-and-wil-initiative/) - This project page contains resources to facilitate communication and collaboration between Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning (COWIL) Initiative project members and the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.
- [Review of Risk Management: Legal, Safety and Liability Coverage for Students Working in Diverse Types of Work-Integrated Learning](https://acewilbc.ca/project/review-of-risk-management-legal-safety-and-liability-coverage-for-students-working-in-diverse-types-of-work-integrated-learning/) - Risk is inherent in all Work-Integrated Learning experiences due to the complexities and uncertainties involved; these may include legal, financial, reputational, ethical, social, strategic and operational. Key issues as they pertain to Risk Management and WIL within the BC landscape will be the project’s focus.
- [Industry Engagement Toolkit](https://acewilbc.ca/project/industry-engagement-toolkit/) - The Job Development Initiative involved conducting a job development plan targeting specific Camosun programs and related industries, training employment facilitators and developing an industry engagement toolkit to support WIL practitioners in making regular, timely connections with business and industry in order to build a plethora of WIL opportunities.
- [Indigenous WIL Resource Hub](https://acewilbc.ca/project/indigenous-wil-resource-hub/) - Through funding provided by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, and in partnership with the BC WIL Council and six post-secondary institutions around British Columbia, the University of Victoria led this provincial initiative to develop resources to support Indigenous student access, retention, and success in WIL programs.
- [Improving Access to Co-op/WIL among Students with Disabilities](https://acewilbc.ca/project/improving-access-to-co-op-wil-among-students-with-disabilities/) - Identifying and working to remove barriers to students with accessibility needs that have self-selected not to participate in Co-op at Okanagan College, as well as supporting students already participating was the underpinning focus of this project.
- [IMPACT 2020 WIL Student Story Showcase](https://acewilbc.ca/project/impact-2020-wil-student-story-showcase/) - The main goals of this project are to: celebrate student success, engage with members, and promote hiring WIL students to employers. The project generated interview videos with the winning students and their employers, as well as an inventory of all the story submissions.
- [Equity Diversity Inclusion Resource Hub – Addressing Discrimination and Barriers to Inclusion](https://acewilbc.ca/project/equity-diversity-inclusion-resource-hub-addressing-discrimination-and-barriers-to-inclusion/) - This project examines the barriers in WIL specifically faced by marginalized student groups such as international, refugee, LQBTQ2S+ students, students with disabilities, and students from low socio-economic status backgrounds. The project explores tools and resources to help WIL employers and staff effectively address student barriers around discrimination and inclusion.
- [Employer Toolkit for Hiring Students from International Pathways](https://acewilbc.ca/project/employer-toolkit-for-hiring-students-from-international-pathways/) - Students from International Pathways bring diverse and global perspectives to the workplace that can lead to an increase in revenue, innovation, and productivity. This project includes a curated package of resources to help you discover how to access this untapped talent pool to fill work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities in your organization.
- [BC WIL Employer/Community Partner Survey](https://acewilbc.ca/project/bc-wil-employer-community-partner-survey/) - The BC WIL Employer and Community Partner survey collected data from WIL partners at 19 post-secondary institutions in BC between Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, to better understand the labour market’s ability to engage WIL students during the pandemic and post-pandemic. The survey provides insight on WIL employer/community partner’s experiences, interests and needs.
- [ACE-WIL Professional Development Resources](https://acewilbc.ca/project/ace-wil-professional-development-resources-2/) - In order to increase the ability of practitioners/educators/faculty outside the Lower Mainland to access PD acumen and opportunities, this project seeks to identify, curate and develop a set of resources in the following areas (including but not limited to): • Pre-WIL Experience • During the WIL Experience • Post-WIL Experience • Remote Work & Learning
- [ACE-WIL Communications and External Relations](https://acewilbc.ca/project/ace-wil-communications-and-external-relations/) - The combined ACE-WIL External Relations and WIL Communications project involved the creation and implementation of a BC WIL Communications Plan to increase brand awareness, and a knowledge and understanding of WIL amongst employers and community partners. Tactics included advertising, website updates, events and developing legacy tools to assist ACE-WIL volunteers.
- [ACE-WIL BC/Yukon WIL Preparatory Curriculum: Quality Framework](https://acewilbc.ca/project/ace-wil-bc-yukon-wil-preparatory-curriculum-quality-framework/) - This project aims to support British Columbia (BC)/ Yukon post-secondary institutions in the development, implementation, and evaluation of work-integrated learning (WIL) educational programs designed to prepare students prior to entering their workplace or practice setting.
- [Access to WIL for Students and Employers in Rural Regions](https://acewilbc.ca/project/access-to-wil-for-students-and-employers-in-rural-regions/) - At a multi-campus institution with centralized services it can be difficult to reach the entirety of a college region and all of its campuses, and employers. Through this project regional coordinators were hired to facilitate the expansion of services to students, community and employers, increasing awareness of Co-op and WIL.
- [Interior and Northern Work Integrated Learning Project (INWIL)](https://acewilbc.ca/project/interior-and-northern-work-integrated-learning-project-inwil/) - A collaboration between Thompson Rivers University (TRU), the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO), and University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), INWIL aims to engage emerging talent within our region with opportunities that support the changing needs and development of local small and medium sized organizations.
- [Bridging diverse bodies of knowledge and practice in WIL at UVic: Forging a UVic WIL Community of Practice](https://acewilbc.ca/project/bridging-diverse-bodies-of-knowledge-and-practice-in-wil-at-uvic-forging-a-uvic-wil-community-of-practice/) - We explored how WIL and CEL literature intersect and diverge and completed an environmental scan of how other institutions integrate the WIL types. We highlighted pathways and modes of participation for community partners (across the WIL types). We used this process of exploration to further build a WIL Community of Practice at UVic that includes the full spectrum of WIL.

## Resources

- [Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) WILWorks Student Work Placement Program](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/excellence-in-manufacturing-consortium-emc-wilworks-student-work-placement-program/) - As a preferred partner with the Government of Canada, EMC delivers the Student Work Placement Program subsidy to Canada’s manufacturing industry through their WILWorks Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). The WILWorks SWPP supports hiring student talent through internships, co-op placements, practicums or applied research projects, in either direct or indirect roles. Eligible students can be enrolled in any program.
- [Assessment and Evaluation Webinar for BC Ministry of Advanced Education Funded Projects (July 2020)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/assessment-and-evaluation-webinar-for-bc-ministry-of-advanced-education-funded-projects-july-2020-2/) - In this webinar, UBC’s Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology offers strategies and tools to support assessment and evaluation of projects funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education’s $9 million WIL funding. The webinar explores how to create a useful evaluation framework, provides an overview of commonly used data collection methods (e.g., surveys, focus groups and interviews), and helps participants in identifying project milestones, opportunities, and challenges. It also provides relevant information on best practices for common data collection methods such as surveys and focus groups. While focused on Ministry funded projects, this webinar will be useful for anyone keen to develop assessment and evaluation skills for any projects.
- [COWIL Newsletters](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/cowil-newsletters-2/) - Latest newsletter: October 2021. The quarterly COWIL Newsletters contain important updates about projects and facilitate sharing between projects.
- [(Video) Who are the LE,NOṈET Campus Cousins?](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/video-who-are-the-lenoṉet-campus-cousins/)
- [(Video) Employer Response to TRC’s Calls to Action and Indigenous WIL Initiatives](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/video-employer-response-to-trcs-calls-to-action-and-indigenous-wil-initiatives/) - Coastal Restoration Society (CRS) demonstrates their commitment to reconciliation and decolonization by including First Nation perspectives of environmental stewardship. Two Indigenous Students, Hannah and Anakin, who have been hired by CRS, talk about why their work placements have been so meaningful.
- [(Videos) Career Coaching: Self-identification & Tokenism](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/videos-career-coaching-self-identification-tokenism/) - In this two video series we explore how WIL practitioners can work with Indigenous students who are facing dilemmas of tokenism and discrimination in the work place, and navigating self-identification and self-location. WIL practitioners utilize resources from the Indigenous WIL resource hub to help coach Indigenous students on next steps.
- [(Videos) Wren’s Co-op Experience](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/videos-wrens-co-op-experience/) - In this fictionalized three part video series, we join Wren, who is in the midst of a co-op work placement that has her dealing with unforeseen challenges. Wren’s friend suggests she reach out to her co-op coordinator, Erica, to request access to resources and additional support.
- [Course: Supporting the WIL Student Journey (ACE-WIL BC/YUKON May 2023 PD event)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/course-supporting-the-wil-student-journey-ace-wil-bc-yukon-may-2023-pd-event/) - Andrea Sator and Nancy Johnston led a workshop introducing thier Supporting the WIL Student Journey. The purpose of this session was to share information about a new professional development opportunity, called “The ACE-WIL Practitioner’s Professional Development: Supporting the WIL Student Journey.”
- [Pulling Together Guides](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/pulling-together-guides/) - Guides that are part of an open professional learning series developed for staff across post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. The result of the Indigenization Project, a collaboration between BCcampus and the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. The project was supported by a steering committee of Indigenous education leaders from BC universities, colleges, and institutes, the First Nations Education Steering Committee, the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association, and Métis Nation BC.
- [Interview support for neurodivergent students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/interview-support-for-neurodivergent-students/) - If you’re neurodivergent, you might find traditional interviews confusing, since they’re often based on unspoken, neurotypical expectations. We’ve put together some tips to make the interview process more inclusive. Since neurodivergence varies, not all these tips may fit your personal situation. You can also let your potential employer know of these resources to help them make the interview process accessible.
- [Providing an accessible interview process](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/providing-an-accessible-interview-process/) - The traditional interview process can be a challenge for students and alumni who are neurodivergent. Making your application process accessible will help you connect to a wider pool of talented applicants AND strengthen your organization’s equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.
- [Tips for WIL students: getting work done](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/tips-for-wil-students-getting-work-done-2/) - Whether you’re working remotely or at the workplace, these strategies will help you to stay organized, prioritize and stay productive.
- [Slide Deck: ACE-WIL BC/YUKON May 2023 PD event: Supporting the WIL Student Journey](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/slide-deck-ace-wil-bc-yukon-may-2023-pd-event-supporting-the-wil-student-journey/) - This is the slide deck from the ACE-WIL practitioner’s PD “Supporting the WIL Student Journey”, where Andrea Sator, SFU and Nancy Johnson shared their curriculum through engagement and dialogue.
- [Event Recording: ACE-WIL BC/YUKON May 2023 PD event: Supporting the WIL Student Journey](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/event-recording-ace-wil-bc-yukon-may-2023-pd-event-supporting-the-wil-student-journey/) - This is the recording from the ACE-WIL practitioner’s PD “Supporting the WIL Student Journey”, where Andrea Sator, SFU and Nancy Johnson shared their curriculum through engagement and dialogue.
- [Tourism HR Canada – Propel](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/tourism-hr-canada-propel-2/) - The Propel program can be accessed by businesses from all facets of the visitor economy: accommodations, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, transportation, and travel services. Tourism/hospitality employers and/or job functions related to tourism/hospitality are eligible.
- [Trucking HR Canada](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/trucking-hr-canada-2/) - Trucking HR Canada advances modern HR solutions for the trucking and logistics workforce. Opportunities must be directly related to the student’s program of study and/or fulfill a trucking or logistics job.
- [Information Technology Association of Canada Copyright](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/information-technology-association-of-canada-copyright/) - Career Ready supports businesses that provide meaningful work opportunities that build technical capacity. For students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) or Business programs.
- [National Research Council Canada – Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/national-research-council-canada-industrial-research-assistance-program-irap/) - Through the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), Canadian small and medium-sized businesses can receive funding and other supports to increase their innovation capacity and take ideas to market. Funding is available through technology innovation projects and youth employment strategy programs for incorporated, profit-oriented businesses in Canada with under 500 employees planning to pursue growth and profit by developing and commercializing innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada. Inquiries are accepted year-round.
- [Canadian Heritage Young Canada Works (YCW) Program](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/canadian-heritage-young-canada-works-ycw-program/) - Young Canada Works (YCW) subsidizes up to 2,780 job opportunities. These wage subsidies are dedicated to offering summer jobs and internships to Canadian students and graduates, allowing them to gain valuable experience while putting their skills to the test. From an employer’s perspective, fresh ideas and competitive skills are made available. Young Canada Works (YCW) sponsors three summer job programs for students.
- [BC Policy Research Report](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/bc-policy-research-report/) - Supporting increased participation and equity in work-integrated learning in British Columbia: Strategies to support small and medium sized enterprises, students with disabilities, and Indigenous students.
- [Ethical risks in work-integrated learning: A study of Canadian practitioners](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ethical-risks-in-work-integrated-learning-a-study-of-canadian-practitioners-2/) - WIL practitioners encounter ethical issues, dilemmas, or conflicts (‘risks’) in the delivery of work-integrated learning (WIL) programs. Ethical risks which are not properly managed can have reputational, legal, and financial consequences for the higher education institution (HEI). Whilst students’ experiences of ethical risks, particularly in health-related WIL programs, have been extensively reported in the literature, there is no known systematic study that has explored ethical risks in WIL from the sole perspective of WIL practitioners. A case study of 10 Canadian practitioners identifies five key characteristics of ethics underpinning the delivery of co-operative education programs, as well as ethical risks that they have experienced relating to the conduct of WIL practitioners, students, and employers. The findings can be applied by WIL stakeholders to enhance their ethical awareness, and to improve management of ethical risks.
- [Naturalizing Indigenous Ways into WIL](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/naturalizing-indigenous-ways-into-wil/) - How can Okanagan College enhance support for Indigenous students stepping into co-op work terms with employers? And in turn, how can OC better assist employers looking to hire students and set them up for success during their time in the workforce? These are just two of many questions inspiring Jewell Gillies as they consulted with students, employers, other post-secondary institutions, and Indigenous community members in the region and beyond as part of an 18-month long research project.
- [Self-Locating & Self-Identifying Poster](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/self-locating-self-identifying-poster/) - Many employers request that Indigenous students self-identify in their job application. Self-identification can take the form of adding a note in your cover letter, including a diversity statement, or completing a questionnaire. This poster helps students navigate their process of self-locating and their decision to self-identify in the hiring process.
- [Hiring Indigenous Students: The Job Posting and Beyond](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/hiring-indigenous-students-the-job-posting-and-beyond/) - This information sheet looks to support employers that are reflecting and acting on commitments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action on employment disparity. This short explainer clarifies the language of special hiring programs and offers strategies to connect with Indigenous applicants.
- [Responding to the TRC’s Calls to Action](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/responding-to-the-trcs-calls-to-action/) - In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission published 94 Calls to Action tasking governments and institutions to amend their policies and practices to redress the harms of the Indian Residential School (IRS) system.
- [Working in B.C.](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/working-in-b-c-2/) - The law in B.C. sets standards for payment, compensation and working conditions in most workplaces. For more information, please contact the Employment Standards Branch:
- [Work Integrated Learning: why is it increasing and who benefits?](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/work-integrated-learning-why-is-it-increasing-and-who-benefits-2/) - Post-secondary students are expected to have gained a broad skillset of capabilities upon graduating from their educational institution. One major benefit of work integrated learning occurs when universities or colleges offer opportunities for students to integrate their learning experiences as practical and experiential knowledge. Although work integrated learning (WIL) is not new to post-secondary education, an increase in university initiatives are being developed to allow students to participate in WIL as a part of their studies. Based on evidence that indicates a positive impact of work integrated learning in multidisciplinary studies, the current general consensus agrees that post-secondary education should contribute to graduates’ practical knowledge application.
- [Helping students succeed through work-integrated learning](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/helping-students-succeed-through-work-integrated-learning-2/) - An increase in funding to all of B.C.’s 25 public universities, colleges and institutes will allow public post-secondary institutions to provide better opportunities for students to participate in co-op experiences.
- [Sample job descriptions](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/sample-job-descriptions-2/) - Simon Fraser University has provided sample job descriptions related to Business, Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology, Communication, Engineering, Environment, Health Sciences, Interactive Arts & Technology, and Science related job postings.
- [Tips for hiring students with disabilities](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/tips-for-hiring-students-with-disabilities-2/) - The University of Waterloo addresses practicing accessible hiring and creating an accessible workplace by removing barriers to find talented candidates.
- [Hiring international students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/hiring-international-students-2/) - Eligible students may be hired while they are still studying or after they graduate. Learn more about these guidelines to hire international students, as defined by the Government of Canada.
- [How to manage a successful co-op term](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/how-to-manage-a-successful-co-op-term-2/) - Co-op students are eager to put into practice the knowledge they’ve gained from their post-secondary education. Co-op students are an excellent asset to an organization, and will thrive when given proper management in a supportive environment. These tips will offer guidance for your organization.
- [BC Employment Standards](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/bc-employment-standards-2/) - B.C. employment standards for payment, compensation and working conditions promote equality and open communication, and support work-life balance. Included in these employment standards is information about hours of work & overtime, statutory holidays, taking time off, getting paid for work, licensing, and additional forms and resources for employers.
- [BCIC ACE Interview](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/bcic-ace-interview-2/)
- [NRC Careers](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/nrc-careers-2/) - The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) provides advisory and funding services to support small or medium-sized businesses increase growth through technology innovation. This federal organization offers financial support to employers to hire students.
- [Ensuring equity, diversity and personal safety](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ensuring-equity-diversity-and-personal-safety-2/) - It is an employers responsibility to ensure the workplace is safe and inclusive for their employees. The University of Victoria has collected frequently asked questions and additional external resources to guide employers. FAQs topics include ‘Equity during the hiring process’ and ‘Creating a safe and inclusive workplace.’
- [Innovate BC – Innovator Skills Initiative](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/innovate-bc-innovator-skills-initiative/) - Get up to $10,000 to hire a new employee from an under-represented group. The Innovator Skills Initiative provides up to $10,000 to help employers hire a new employee. The program helps under-represented people get their first job in B.C.’s tech sector and supports companies facing skills shortages to grow and expand.
- [Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) – WIL Digital](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/information-and-communications-technology-council-ictc-wil-digital/) - ICTC’s WIL Digital program aims to develop talent for the emerging ICT sectors. Funding is open to targeted sectors as well as those with a position directly involved in the development or implementation of emerging technology. Students must be enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) or Business.
- [The Treasury Board of Canada](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/the-treasury-board-of-canada-2/) - The Treasury Board of Canada is a federal organization that provide subsidies to employers to hire students. Most of these subsidies are available during the summer months only. The organization provides advice and makes recommendations to the Treasury Board committee of ministers on how the government spends money on programs and services, how it regulates and how it is managed.
- [Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/natural-sciences-and-engineering-research-council-of-canada-2/) - The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is a federal organization that provide subsidies to employers to hire students. Most of these subsidies are available during the summer months only. NSERC aims to make Canada a country of discoverers and innovators for the benefit of all Canadians. The agency supports students in their advanced studies, promotes and supports discovery research, and fosters innovation by encouraging Canadian organizations to participate and invest in postsecondary research projects. NSERC researchers are on the vanguard of science, building on Canada’s long tradition of scientific excellence.
- [Human Resources Development Canada – Youth Employment Initiatives](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/human-resources-development-canada-youth-employment-initiatives-2/) - The Government of Canada offers information and services for young Canadians through Youth Employment Initiatives and Canada’s youth policy. This federal organization provides subsidies to employers to hire students. Note that most of these subsidies are available during the summer months only.
- [What does the BCWILC do for ACE-WIL Members?](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/what-does-the-bcwilc-do-for-ace-wil-members-3/) - The BCWILC meets at least semi-annually to discuss issues and initiatives related to its purpose and role. Each institution is represented and contributes to these discussions. Also there are a number of sub-committees working on a variety of issues throughout the year.
- [United Nations Association in Canada (UNAC) – Canada Green Corps](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/united-nations-association-in-canada-unac-canada-green-corps/) - Canada Green Corps provides support for internships with organizations that are committed to the green economy and contribute to Canada’s commitments on climate and environment. Eligible employers can include non-profit organizations, governments, Indigenous organizations and private companies. This opportunity is not for existing students – interns must be recent students or graduates eligible to work in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) fields and able to work full-time. Applications are accepted year-round.
- [Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/student-work-placement-program-swpp/) - The Federal Government’s Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) offers the Student Work Placement Program to create quality work-integrated learning opportunities for students who will be better positioned to secure employment in their field of study.
- [Environmental Careers Organization of Canada (ECO Canada)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/environmental-careers-organization-of-canada-eco-canada/) - ECO Canada’s program works with employers and post-secondary partners to help students kick-start their career path in the environmental sector, and for employers to hire the brightest minds in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) or Business.
- [Innovate BC – Tech Co-op Grant](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/innovate-bc-tech-co-op-grant/) - Get up to $20,000 per year in funding to hire co-op students through the Tech Co-op Grant, which is available for technology-based companies looking to grow or a non-tech company, organization or non-profit hiring for a tech role. Each employer is eligible to receive a maximum of four grants each per program year valued at $5,000 each, to recruit and train between one to four distinct co-op students. Employers must be BC-based with less than 500 employees. Eligible student must be hired through an accredited co-op program in B.C. Applications are accepted year-round.
- [Canada Revenue Agency – Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/canada-revenue-agency-scientific-research-experimental-development-tax-credit/) - The British Columbia SR&ED Tax Credit program is designed to encourage research and development in British Columbia that will lead to new, improved, or technologically advanced products or processes. The tax credit is available to qualifying corporations that carry on scientific research and experimental development in B.C. before September 1, 2022 and must be claimed no later than 18 months after the end of the tax year in which the qualified expenditures are incurred.
- [Mitacs Accelerate](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/mitacs-accelerate/) - The Mitacs Accelerate program provides support for research partnerships including funding for internships. Organizations partner with academic researchers to develop a project proposal, and must provide a financial contribution of at least $7,500, which is matched by Mitacs. Projects can include multiple interns and span multiple terms. Interns spend about half the term on site working on the research issue in question and collecting data, and the balance of their time at their university further advancing the research under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Applications are accepted year-round.
- [Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/service-canada-canada-summer-jobs/) - Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to help small businesses, public sector employers, and non-profit organizations to hire students under the age of 30 during the summer term. Funding is available to approved employers for up to 50 per cent of minimum wage for private companies and public sector employers, and up to 100 per cent of the minimum wage for non-profit organizations. Applications are accepted in mid January of each year; approval notifications are sent to employers in April.
- [CEWIL](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/cewil/) - Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada), formerly Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE), is the lead organization for work-integrated learning in Canada. The site offers a Co-op Directory, and numerous other resources to support for Canada-wide workplace integrated learning.
- [Working in BC Info Sheet](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/working-in-bc-info-sheet/) - The law in B.C. sets standards for payment, compensation and working conditions in most workplaces.
- [Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/pacific-institute-for-climate-solutions-pics/) - The PICS Internships program provides support for the hiring of university students at the workplaces pursuing climate change mitigation and adaptation research, planning or implementation. Workplaces can be governments, NGOs, industry and communities in BC. Eligible students must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at one of the four PICS partner institutions: UVIC, UBC, SFU or UNBC. Students must either be returning to complete their degree programs following the internship, or have completed their programs the semester prior to the start of the internship. PICS will provide $12,000 to hire a student intern for a minimum of 13 weeks. Applications are accepted annually in January.
- [Projects Approved for Funding Under Rounds 1 & 2 of Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning Initiative](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/projects-approved-for-funding-under-rounds-1-2-of-co-op-and-work-integrated-learning-initiative/) - These projects have been approved for $9,000,000 in one time funding by The Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, in Rounds 1 and 2, as of February 19, 2020.
- [BioTalent Canada](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/biotalent-canada/) - BioTalent Canada is focused on the growth of Canada’s bio-economy, such as bio-health, bio-energy, bio-industry and agri-biotech. Positions must have a biotechnology focus, or the employer must have a biotechnology focus. For students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) or Business programs.
- [Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/canadian-council-for-aviation-aerospace-ccaa/) - The CCAA works to create work-integrated learning placements in the aviation and aerospace sector. There must be an industry component – the focus of the subsidies is hands-on experience, so a research-only position does not qualify. For students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) or Business programs. Employers do not need to be members of CCAA.
- [Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) – Empowering Futures](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/electricity-human-resources-canada-ehrc-empowering-futures/) - Electricity Human Resources Canada’s (EHRC) Empowering Futures Program is Canada’s student work placement initiative for the electricity industry, providing financial incentives of up to $7,000 to employers who create new Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities.
- [Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) – Gearing Up](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/mining-industry-human-resources-council-mihr-gearing-up/) - Gearing Up is aimed at Canada’s mining sector with a goal to change the way students in mining-related post-secondary programs perceive, pursue and acquire skills needed for mining careers. Employers must be involved in mining or mineral exploration, post-secondary institutions or non-profit organizations. For students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) and Business programs.
- [Venture for Canada](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/venture-for-canada/) - Venture for Canada is open to all industries/sectors, including social enterprises, non-profits, charities and start-ups. Employers are required to provide an internship opportunity that allows entrepreneurial-minded students to contribute to new initiatives or add new value to your organization.
- [Workplaces: Tips for Supervising Students Remotely](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/workplaces-tips-for-supervising-students-remotely/) - Motivating and keeping your team ontrack while working remotely can be a challenge. For students on placements or work-terms it is also a time where they may feel unsure about how to connect and contribute to the team in a meaningful way. With a little effort and intention, supervising a student while working remotely can be a very rewarding experience for all.
- [Self-Locating and Self-Identifying](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/self-locating-and-self-identifying/) - Many employers request that Indigenous students self-identify in their job application. Self-identification can take the form of adding a note in your cover letter, including a diversity statement, or completing a questionnaire. This information sheet helps students navigate their process of self-locating and their decision to self-identify in the hiring process.
- [Strategies for Recognizing and Addressing Tokenism](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/strategies-for-recognizing-and-addressing-tokenism/) - Many employers have committed to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. To help employers strengthen their diversity initiatives, this information sheet explains and suggests strategies to counter tokenism in the workplace.
- [Questions from Indigenous Students to Prospective Employers](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/questions-from-indigenous-students-to-prospective-employers/) - To help employers better support and retain Indigenous employees in the workplace, Indigenous students from UVic’s Native Students Union (NSU) offered a number of questions on workplace cultures, hiring, and retention.
- [Job Posting Example and Application Breakdown](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/job-posting-example-and-application-breakdown/) - This information sheet outlines how to read through a job posting and create tailored resumes and cover letters. A few questions are posed for students to bring to co-op coordinators while assessing their fit for the position.
- [Interpreting Job Postings and Assessing Employers](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/interpreting-job-postings-and-assessing-employers/) - Many employers have committed to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. Although guided by good intentions, diversity and inclusion programs may suffer from oversights and shortcomings. This worksheet is designed to help co-op students independently research and assess their prospective employers’ values, behaviours, and diversity initiatives.
- [Post-Work Term Reflection and Employer Assessment Worksheet](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/post-work-term-reflection-and-employer-assessment-worksheet/) - This worksheet presents WIL students with an opportunity to reflect on their experiences of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in their workplaces. Students might also choose to share their employer’s assessment with their WIL/Co-op coordinators. We encourage WIL practitioners to listen to student concerns and engage employers in conversation about EDI policies and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
- [Employer Self-Assessment Worksheet](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/employer-self-assessment-worksheet/) - This worksheet presents Work Integrated Learning (WIL) employers an opportunity to reflect on their active commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. We encourage employers to share their reflections, concerns, and questions with WIL practitioners.
- [Campus Cousins: Building Community on Campus](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/campus-cousins-building-community-on-campus/) - Who better to support and guide Indigenous students completing WIL/Co-op programs than Indigenous students themselves? This information sheet suggests some ways that WIL Coordinators can collaborate with existing peer networks on campuses to increase Indigenous WIL recruitment and better support community relationships, initiatives, and goals.
- [Co-op & Indigenous Third-Party Sponsorship Funding](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/co-op-indigenous-third-party-sponsorship-funding/) - Funding may be available to students through Indigenous funding bodies or partners. However, Indigenous funding bodies or partners have different guidelines around the Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) as it relates to co-op and WIL opportunities. This infosheet provides an overview summarizing what band offices and educational officers may need to know about co-op at post secondary institutions.
- [Recommendations for Indigenous WIL: Literature Review Findings Summary](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/recommendations-for-indigenous-wil-literature-review-findings-summary/) - This information sheet summarizes 10 recommendations and strategies for improving Indigenous student access, retention, and success in WIL programs and placements.
- [Storytelling and Celebrating Successful WIL Placements](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/storytelling-and-celebrating-successful-wil-placements/) - The representation of Indigenous student success is an important part of student and employer recruitment. Communications teams should work with Indigenous students and employers to celebrate and share positive stories of work-integrated learning (WIL). This Information sheet suggests some questions that you might ask to engage with student and employer stories. With participant consent, these stories may be shared via program handbooks, promotional posters, and multimedia resources.
- [Cultural Human Resources Council’s Student Work Placement Program Info Session](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/cultural-human-resources-councils-student-work-placement-program-info-session/) - A new delivery partner for the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Canada’s cultural workforce. Their new SWPP is specifically focused on helping arts and culture organizations bring students on board with a wage subsidy of up to $7,500 per student hired.
- [Talent MATCH](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/talent-match/) - This project saw the creation of a program called Talent MATCH, a partnership between BC Post-secondary and three associations representing arts and culture, as well as tourism and hospitality. The four-way partnership was represented by ACE-WIL BC on the post-secondary side, and g2HR, BC Arts Council, and BC Museums Association on the industry side.
- [Transformative Nursing (BSN) Practice Education and Transition Model](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/transformative-nursing-bsn-practice-education-and-transition-model/) - This is a provincial project led by the Ministry of Health (MoH), Nursing Policy Secretariat (NPS) in partnership with the Nursing Education Planning Council (NEPC) which reports to the Planning Board for Health and Medical Education. The NEPC is co-chaired by the MoH, NPS and the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. NEPC membership: NECBC, Deans and Directors, Health Authorities, Chief Nursing Officer (FNHA), Regulatory College, Nurses Union and Association.
- [Fibreshed Field School](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/fibreshed-field-school/) - See the ACE-WIL Symposium recording for Fibreshed Field School (ECUAD 202), which received funding from the Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning Initiative in 2020. The dissemination of the project findings took the form of a suite of free resources collectively titled Fibre Stories and comprises of a website hosting a book, a series of short how-to guides and a podcast.
- [Inclusivity and Belonging in WIL Curriculum](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/inclusivity-and-belonging-in-wil-curriculum/) - Are you looking to develop accessible and inclusive practices in your WIL programming and curriculum and are not sure where to begin? You are not alone. Diversity, equity, inclusivity, and the need to create safe spaces for our students has been deeply felt amongst many WIL educators. This session will explore cost-effective and scalable ideas that individual WIL practitioners and programs that lack resources and dedicated DEI teams can adopt in their practices. Learn from a project at KPU that explored redesigning inclusive WIL curriculum and creating anti-racism resources to address barriers students face in the workplace. Representation matters. Words matter. This project sought to create resources that gave voice to underrepresented students and raise awareness of their lived experience. This is a journey we are on together to create safe spaces for our students and each other. No matter where you are on that journey, this session will give you some ideas of how to start.
- [Stepping up WIL in a College Context](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/stepping-up-wil-in-a-college-context/) - The majority of VCC applied programs include highly-regarded, curricular-based WIL (work experience, apprenticeship, and clinical placements). However, they are designed and delivered at the program-level, with no coordination from a WIL office or Career Centre. This project allowed VCC to strategically enhance this WIL model at the institutional level. Sub-projects included an institutional environmental WIL scan, installation of a WIL management platform, development of WIL guiding principles and frameworks, employer engagement and supporting Students with Disabilities with inclusive hiring methods and standards.
- [Developing International Work Opportunities: Innovating a Non-STEM Stream for the Canada Japan Co-op Program](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/developing-international-work-opportunities-innovating-a-non-stem-stream-for-the-canada-japan-co-op-program/) - The Canada Japan Co-op Program (CJCP) was established in 1991 as a 3-year pilot project with funding from the Government of Canada to develop a pool of young Canadians with hands-on experience in Japanese industries. Each year the program sends between 40-60 students to Japan to work mainly in the STEM sectors.
- [Expanding CYC Practicum Opportunities Across the Province](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/expanding-cyc-practicum-opportunities-across-the-province/) - The Child & Youth Care (CYC) program at Douglas College wanted to develop a 100% online diploma, but needed to ensure that prospective students could complete practicum (WIL)–which comprises 15% of the diploma’s course credits–in their home communities. The MAEST/WIL grant-funding allowed the CYC program to create practicum partnerships with child, youth, and family-serving organizations around BC, in areas not served by a CYC credential. This would allow for increased student access and contribution to their home community with more competent practitioners. Come meet the project leads, who will discuss: the unique features of CYC practicum (within the spectrum of WIL), the challenges, successes, and methods of developing relationships remotely, the data gathered from potential practicum sites regarding their interest and unique barriers to host students, and more.
- [Raising Awareness and Engagement with SMEs in Interior and Northern BC](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/raising-awareness-and-engagement-with-smes-in-interior-and-northern-bc/) - The Interior & Northern Work Integrated Learning Initiative, a partnership between Thompson Rivers University (TRU), the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO), and University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), engages emerging student talent with employment opportunities that support the changing needs and development of small and medium sized organizations.
- [Working with Communities: Nursing Outreach in Castlegar](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/working-with-communities-nursing-outreach-in-castlegar/)
- [UBC Arts Amplifier: Facilitating WIL for Social Science & Humanities Graduate Students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ubc-arts-amplifier-facilitating-wil-for-social-science-humanities-graduate-students/) - The Arts Amplifier is designed to help UBC Arts graduate students and postdoctoral fellows turn their ideas and projects into meaningful work experiences. We want them to leverage your their networks and co-develop with off-campus partners their own work and professional development experiences. Our students engage in paid WIL in the forms of both collaborative and in-class applied research projects, paid part-time internships, and entrepreneurship.
- [Employer Engagement and Recruitment](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/employer-engagement-and-recruitment/) - Employer Engagement in a Rural Setting: This project aims to address unique challenges in engaging students and industry partners for a rural community college. The presentation outlines the barriers, provides details of activities to meet the project’s objectives and discusses future plans to continue the work.
- [CamSTAR Open Online STAR Story Tool](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/camstar-open-online-star-story-tool/) - This applied interactive learning resource will provide you with lessons and materials that are designed for students to use alongside any their regular courses. It is designed to help students connect course assignments to the professional skills they are developing. You will reflect on and describe the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours they have demonstrated during their coursework and Work Integrated Learning to create a well-organized, personally relevant story file to use during interviews.
- [Innovative WIL for Rural and Remote Communities](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/innovative-wil-for-rural-and-remote-communities/) - In this presentation we will describe how we used the development and implementation of an online diploma program to reach rural and remote communities by fostering new and innovative WIL opportunities. These efforts begin to address some of the equity, inclusion and diversity goals of our department. We will provide an overview of the logic model and measurement framework that we used to identify our short and long term outcomes and to measure our progress and successes.
- [Improving Access to WIL Among Students with Disabilities](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/improving-access-to-wil-among-students-with-disabilities/) - This project’s overarching mission was to understand, identify, recognize and remove barriers to participation in order to improve access to Work Integrated Learning (WIL), primarily Co-op, among Students with Disabilities at Okanagan College (OC).
- [An Employer Engagement Campaign to Educate and Inspire BC Businesses](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/an-employer-engagement-campaign-to-educate-and-inspire-bc-businesses/) - With over 120 local chamber and boards of trade supporting 36,000 grassroots members in BC, no other network has the reach and capacity to plug businesses into helpful resources in the province. The Talent Forward project was a partnership between ACE-WIL BC and the BC Chamber of Commerce, and saw the roll-out of a comprehensive, integrated communications campaign that sought to educate and inspire businesses to engage with ACE-WIL BC schools. We utilized the BC Chamber’s social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. We launched a digital marketing campaign project to highlight WIL students where Chambers could apply to participate.
- [BC WIL Council Stakeholder Engagement Project](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/bc-wil-council-stakeholder-engagement-project/) - Between July 2020 and July 2021, the BC WIL Council conducted research to better understand the labour market’s ability to engage WIL students and the evolving impacts of COVID-19 on employers and community partners who hire students through work-integrated learning (WIL) programs. The project featured three stages, including two surveys and a series of focus groups and interviews.
- [EDI Resource Hub](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/edi-resource-hub/) - This project examines the barriers in WIL specifically faced by marginalized student groups such as international, refugee, LQBTQ2S+ students, students with disabilities, and students from low socio-economic status backgrounds. The project explores tools and resources to help WIL employers and staff effectively address student barriers around discrimination and inclusion.
- [A “Tasting Menu” of ACE-WIL Projects – Roundtable Presentation](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/a-tasting-menu-of-ace-wil-projects-roundtable-presentation/) - In this presentation, come to learn highlights of five COWIL-funded projects spanning diverse facets of work-integrated learning. Join your WIL colleagues to hear about and ask questions about projects ranging from in-person vs. virtual international work terms, job development with an EDI lens, international Indigenous WIL, industry engagement approaches, and supporting WIL employers and supervisors in the trades.
- [First steps on the path to web accessibility: rethinking how we write and deliver career-related resources](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/first-steps-on-the-path-to-web-accessibility-rethinking-how-we-write-and-deliver-career-related-resources/) - This project reviewed, assessed, adapted and redesigned University of Victoria (UVic) Co-operative Education Program and Career Services (Co-op and Career) web-based curriculum to ensure compliance with BC Government Accessibility Legislation. Today’s generation of students are engaging with web and digital content with mobile phones as their primary tool rather than laptops or tablets. Audience needs are changing and it is essential that all websites be accessible, user driven, screen reader friendly, web-based and inclusive. Learning from this project will inform the development of future curriculum through the same accessibility requirements, as mandated by the Province of BC.
- [Rural Education Action Coordination Hub (REACH) Framework](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/rural-education-action-coordination-hub-reach-framework/) - The Rural Education Access Coordination Hub (REACH) is a scalable action Framework that lays out the critical components of intersectoral collaboration to enhance the quality and quantity of rural WIL for health professions (HP) students. The Framework guides strategic collaborations to recruit, retain and sustain student, preceptor, HP programs and community engagement in rural WIL. It articulates the conditions for the successful implementation, levels of intersectoral collaboration, key strategic thematic directions and a menu of associated quick-start actions. Implemented together, they will foster innovation, strengthen capacity for rural WIL opportunities for HP students and create a network of clinicians, academics, administrators and communities to enhance rural WIL experiences. The Framework can be implemented in any regional rural context as a holistic or integrated set of actions. REACH was developed in consultation with key stakeholders and informed by the REACH Bulkley-Nechako demonstration project.
- [Mentoring Women in Trades at College of the Rockies](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/mentoring-women-in-trades-at-college-of-the-rockies/) - Mentoring Women in Trades at College of the Rockies is a way to help more women enter and stay in the trades. Currently, less than 5% of tradespeople in B.C. are women. There are skilled trades labor shortages and the women that can access training and resources can fill these positions. Through equity, diversity and inclusion awareness, along with opportunities to encourage tradeswomen to build a network with other tradeswomen, we can lessen the feeling of isolation some women encounter on job sites and in school. Ultimately, the mentorship program offers support and guidance to address concerns and overcome challenges or barriers women face in the trades.
- [WIL Centre Development “Let’s Get WILD”](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-centre-development-lets-get-wild/) - The focus of this project was to establish a Work Integrated Learning Division at Coast Mountain College. There have been instances of WIL occurring at CMTN, but the formation of WILD has presented the opportunity to create an awareness of WIL throughout the CMTN community and the region it serves.
- [Indigenous Resource Hub](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/indigenous-resource-hub/) - Disparities in educational attainment and work experiences are especially pronounced in the case of Indigenous student participation in Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and Co-op programming. In partnership with ACE-WIL BC/Yukon and advisory groups, University of Victoria has created an Indigenous Co-op/WIL Resource Hub. Accessible to all BC Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs), the virtual Hub offers resources and strategies to increase Indigenous student access, retention, and success in Co-op/WIL programs. The IRH project responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action on employment and education disparity, curriculum development, intercultural understanding, and anti-racism workplace training.
- [Panel: Diverse Forms of WIL](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/panel-diverse-forms-of-wil/) - Join practitioners and a student from four campuses to dive into the 9 types of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and be introduced to the revised CEWIL definition of Work-Integrated Learning. We will share new employer resources plus learn about unique WIL at Thompson Rivers University, Vancouver Community College and Simon Fraser University.
- [Canada Summer Jobs Info Session](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/canada-summer-jobs-info-session-2/) - Service Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program is an initiative of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy which aims to provide quality work experiences for youth to develop skills and paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market. Canada Summer Jobs supports non-profits, small businesses (50 or fewer employees), and public sector employers to provide quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30 years old.
- [Student Work Placement Program — Info Session](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/student-work-placement-program-info-session/) - This is an info session featuring two SWPP delivery partners: Cheryl Serpanchy, the Regional Coordinator at ICTC WIL Digital and Peter Greenall, a Senior Programs Manager at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce which administers the Talent Opportunities Program. They review student positions their programs can fund, employer and student eligibility criteria, and how to apply. The SWPP offers a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 towards hiring a student. Now, with recently changed eligibility criteria, more organizations can access funding! Plus, the SWPP funding allows for student placements any time of year.
- [List of Phase II Projects, Budgets and Contact Info](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/list-of-phase-ii-projects-budgets-and-contact-info/) - List of projects that were funded under Phase II of the provincial government’s co-op and WIL funding initiative. (Last update: September 27, 2021)
- [What Work-Integrated Learning Can Do for You](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/what-work-integrated-learning-can-do-for-you/) - Across BC, organizations are turning to work-integrated learning students (WIL) to supply their workplaces with fresh, emerging talent. Find out more about how working with WIL students can benefit your organization.
- [Working with Chambers and Employers Toolkit](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/working-with-chambers-and-employers-toolkit/)
- [Professional Development Resources Project 2020](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/professional-development-resources-project-2020-2/) - Funded through The Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training’s recent investment in WIL and on behalf of ACE-WIL BC, SFU is leading a project to develop resources to enhance the availability of professional development opportunities. This will include a series of professional development webinars, an online professional development resource hub, and a WIL learning and teaching resource.
- [ACE-WIL Survey Results for Practitioners (July 2021)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-survey-results-for-practitioners-july-2021/) - The ACE-WIL Research Committee is seeking to better understand what WIL Practitioners learned in the last fifteen months of working from home with the aim to share anonymized learnings and best practices.
- [Mitacs’ Accelerate and Business Strategy Internship Programs — Info Session](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/mitacs-accelerate-and-business-strategy-internship-programs-info-session/) - Have a business strategy or research project in mind? Mitacs’ funding can help! These resources are from the free info session that Talent MATCH hosted with Mitacs on September 22, 2021. Mitacs’ Business Strategy Internship (BSI) connects students from academic institutions with businesses and nonprofits to support innovation. With the guidance of an academic supervisor, these interns provide technical expertise on everything from operations to finance, to marketing, to intellectual property, and beyond to help businesses develop and implement their innovation roadmap.
- [Interim and Final Report Templates (Phase I)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/interim-and-final-report-templates-phase-i/)
- [COWIL Newsletters](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/cowil-newsletters/) - Latest newsletter: October 2021. The quarterly COWIL Newsletters contain important updates about projects and facilitate sharing between projects.
- [What Can Students Do?](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/what-can-students-do/) - Handout describing the various ways that WIL students can support organizations along with specific examples of types of roles.
- [Recruiting Student Talent](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/recruiting-student-talent/) - Resource to support organizations looking to recruit a WIL student for the first time.
- [Onboarding Student Talent](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/onboarding-student-talent/) - Onboarding checklist to support employers who are planning to bring a student into their organization.
- [ACE-WIL BC/Yukon Townhall: BC WIL Employer and Community Partner Survey Project – Key Findings](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-bc-yukon-townhall-bc-wil-employer-and-community-partner-survey-project-key-findings/) - Video recording of the ACE-WIL Virtual Townhall on: BC WIL Council Employer/Community Partner Survey Results held on June 22, with Julie Walchli (BC WIL Council Chair), along with Camilo Peña and Lisvet Parra, from UBC’s Planning and Institutional Research Office, sharing the results of the B.C. WIL Council Employer/Community Partner Final Survey.
- [Innovate BC announces funding changes](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/innovate-bc-announces-funding-changes/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on organizations of all types – especially when it comes to employment opportunities. We want to help B.C. companies by highlighting some opportunities that might help B.C. businesses looking to hire in the coming months.
- [Brainstorm Strategy Group Townhalls](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/brainstorm-strategy-group-townhalls/) - Since March 15, Brainstorm has been holding weekly townhalls to stay connected and discuss issues facing schools, students and employers. You will need to register to see past recordings, slides and chat logs, and to get alerts for upcoming sessions. Registration is free.
- [CEWIL Student Work Placements Program (SWPP) Contacts & Process](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/cewil-student-work-placements-program-swpp-contacts-process/) - The Student Work Placement program gives post-secondary students in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and business programs across Canada paid work experience related to their field of study. This documents contains an overview of the SWPP partners, application processes, and contacts.
- [Get Funding - Program Details](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/get-funding-program-details/) - If you’re considering hiring a work-integrated learning student for your organization, you may be eligible for one or more Federal and BC funding resources, including grants and wage subsidies.
- [Here2Talk](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/here2talk/) - This free service for post-secondary students is available through phone, web, or app, so you can connect with an experienced professional to discuss anything that is concerning you, from family tensions to feelings of isolation, and much more.
- [Venture for Canada – Internship Program](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/venture-for-canada-internship-program/) - Venture for Canada’s presentation as shown at the ACE-WIL webinar hosted on November 26, 2020, along with a two-page program description.
- [Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in BC: Trends, Issues, and Business Perspectives](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/work-integrated-learning-wil-in-bc-trends-issues-and-business-perspectives/) - In September 2020 the BC Chamber of Commerce and the Association for Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning BC/Yukon (ACE-WIL) partnered to develop a first-ever survey of BC employers about their awareness, use, and other considerations related to Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
- [BioTalent Canada – SWPP presentation](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/biotalent-canada-swpp-presentation/) - BioTalent Canada’s presentation as shown at the ACE-WIL webinar hosted January 14, 2021. Includes details on SWPP wage subsidies and program information.
- [Magnet – SWPP presentation](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/magnet-swpp-presentation/) - Magnet’s presentation as shown at the ACE-WIL webinar hosted January 14, 2021. Includes details on SWPP wage subsidies and Outcome Campus Connect.
- [Assessment and Evaluation Webinar for BC Ministry of Advanced Education Funded Projects (July 2020)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/assessment-and-evaluation-webinar-for-bc-ministry-of-advanced-education-funded-projects-july-2020/) - In this webinar, UBC’s Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology offers strategies and tools to support assessment and evaluation of projects funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education’s $9 million WIL funding. The webinar explores how to create a useful evaluation framework, provides an overview of commonly used data collection methods (e.g., surveys, focus groups and interviews), and helps participants in identifying project milestones, opportunities, and challenges. It also provides relevant information on best practices for common data collection methods such as surveys and focus groups. While focused on Ministry funded projects, this webinar will be useful for anyone keen to develop assessment and evaluation skills for any projects.
- [Funding Aimed at Talent MATCH Employers (Feb. 2021)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/funding-aimed-at-talent-match-employers-feb-2021/)
- [Talent MATCH Introductory Webinar](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/talent-match-introductory-webinar/) - This webinar recording includes information on the Talent MATCH Program, the benefits of hiring a student, an explanation on the different forms of work integrated learning, and a presentation from TECHNATION, a Student Work Placement Project delivery organization on how to apply for a wage subsidy. Two co-op students also discuss the variety of work and projects they contributed to during the placement.
- [ACE-WIL Awards Committee Handbook](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-awards-committee-handbook/) - This handbook outlines the deliverables of the Awards Committee and includes instructions for: reviewing and updating award forms, guidelines and frameworks in reaction to changes in WIL in BC, enhancing the effectiveness of the awards to communicate the success of WIL across BC, promoting the ACE-WIL awards and nomination timelines, liaising with the Communications Committee to ensure most up-to-date forms and guidelines are distributed to the members and announcements are made in timely manner, continually improving the awards process and the awards recipients’ experiences, vetting nominations and determining six awards.
- [Ontario Chamber of Commerce – Talent Opportunities Program (TOP)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ontario-chamber-of-commerce-talent-opportunities-program-top/) - Talent Opportunities Program (TOP) is designed to help employers located anywhere in Canada hire college and university students on work placements. Employers must be a registered Canadian business or not-for-profit organization and may operate in any industry sector. Students from all post-secondary programs are eligible.
- [Get WIL Powered – ACE-WIL Employer Tipsheet](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/get-wil-powered-ace-wil-employer-tipsheet/) - This tipsheet offers employers ideas on What it WIL, funding options, finding a student and more.
- [Recruiting WIL students remotely – ACE-WIL Employer Tipsheet](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/recruiting-wil-students-remotely-ace-wil-employer-tipsheet/) - This tipsheet offers employers ideas on virtual recruiting, virtual career fairs, onboarding remotely and more.
- [Managing WIL students who work remotely – ACE-WIL Employer Tipsheet](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/managing-wil-students-who-work-remotely-ace-wil-employer-tipsheet/) - This tipsheet offers employers ideas on building community and a positive work culture when students are working remotely.
- [Tips for WIL students: getting work done](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/tips-for-wil-students-getting-work-done/) - Whether you’re working remotely or at the workplace, these strategies will help you to stay organized, prioritize and stay productive.
- [Tips for WIL students: working remotely](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/tips-for-wil-students-working-remotely/) - Working remotely presents unique challenges. These tips will help you clarify expectations, stay connected, and to work safely at home.
- [WIL Digital – SWPP Presentation](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-digital-swpp-presentation/) - ICTC – Work Integrated Learning Digital Program presentation as shown at the ACE-WIL webinar hosted on October 29, 2020.
- [How BC businesses are using students to help them remain vital during the recovery](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/how-bc-businesses-are-using-students-to-help-them-remain-vital-during-the-recovery/) - Webinar recording of the ACE-WIL Webinar hosted on November 26, 2020. Hear stories from three different businesses about how they’ve brought students onboard, how they’ve accessed funding, and how they’ve benefited from student talent. Learn their top tips for a successful placement. Also, we’ll have two funders available to share details on how their funding works, what’s available and how to apply.
- [Opportunities for healthcare sector organizations looking to add student talent](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/opportunities-for-healthcare-sector-organizations-looking-to-add-student-talent/) - Webinar recording of the ACE-WIL Webinar hosted on January 14, 2021. In response to the pandemic, the Federal Government announced funding to support the placement of 3,000 co-op students in the healthcare sector and in healthcare roles. Hear from BioTalent and Magnet – both are Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) partners – about how the funding works and what’s available. You’ll also have a chance to hear from two health sector organizations about how they’ve worked with students, what they’ve learned and how you too can benefit by bringing a work-integrated learning (WIL) student onboard.
- [Communicating the Power of WIL: Tools, Techniques and Structures for Success](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/communicating-the-power-of-wil-tools-techniques-and-structures-for-success-2/) - Presented at the 2021 ACE-WIL BC May Symposium, this 40-minute presentation provided an overview of the BC WIL Communications Plan, with details on key tactics and results.
- [ACE-WIL Print Advertising](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-print-advertising/) - ACE-WIL print advertising creative, designed to raise brand awareness and an awareness of the benefits of working with work-integrated learning student.
- [Sponsored Content Advertising](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/sponsored-content-advertising/) - ACE-WIL sponsored content advertising, designed as evergreen content to increase brand awareness, provide valuable information to prospective employers and to drive traffic to the ACE-WIL website and post-secondary institutions for further information.
- [Incorporating Diversity and Inclusion When Hiring a Student](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/incorporating-diversity-and-inclusion-when-hiring-a-student/) - Tips for employers looking to build diversity and inclusion in their recruitment process.
- [Building Faculty Capacity in Curricular WIL for Under-Represented Disciplines](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/building-faculty-capacity-in-curricular-wil-for-under-represented-disciplines/) - This project focused on embedding curricular WIL into upper and lower level required courses in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, a faculty with historically few curricular WIL opportunities for students. The project involved a WIL project team mentoring 13 faculty members to (re)design 32 undergraduate courses to included an embedded curricular WIL component across an academic semester. In this presentation, we outline the approach we took to building capacity among the 13 faculty members and the successes and challenges we encountered in the process.
- [Accelerating WIL at Selkirk College](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/accelerating-wil-at-selkirk-college/) - Recognizing the benefits work integrated learning brings for students’ career development, employers’ human resources development, and community well-being as a whole, work integrated learning was confirmed as a key priority in Selkirk College’s renewed strategic plan. The Selkirk College Work Integrated Learning Hub (WIL Hub) responds to this priority by improving the quality and quantity of work integrated learning opportunities offered at the college. The project has four overall objectives: 1) enable each Selkirk College school to develop or improve curricular WIL experiences 2) advance teaching and learning through peer learning and a professional development program focused on WIL 3) build and improve employer partnerships to enhance the student learning experience and contribute to community development and 4) contribute to a sustainable institutional framework that will support long-term delivery and expansion of WIL programming.
- [Toolkit for Employers, Organizations and Programs to Support Students from International Pathways](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/toolkit-for-employers-organizations-and-programs-to-support-students-from-international-pathways/) - This project developed a toolkit for employers and organizations to aid them in hiring and supporting SFIP. This project will increase co-op and work-integrated learning opportunities by easing the hiring and on-boarding process for employers and organizations when working with SFIP. To ensure our collective strategies are articulated system-wide, we designed a toolkit by identifying, analysing, and drawing on evidence-based strategies used by BC public post-secondary institutions, and employers and organizations that are inclusive of those outside of major urban centres and in rural areas.
- [What is the Greatest Reason in the World to start Volunteering?](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/what-is-the-greatest-reason-in-the-world-to-start-volunteering/) - The Community Service Leadership Project (CSL) is a program in which students are able to access opportunities to connect academic learning with real life experiences by participating in volunteer works in the community. Participating students select co-curricular volunteer opportunities at community events and initiatives that match their specific interests.
- [Bridging Diverse Bodies of Knowledge and Practice in WIL: Forging a WIL Community of Practice](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/bridging-diverse-bodies-of-knowledge-and-practice-in-wil-forging-a-wil-community-of-practice/) - Through this project, we demonstrate how WIL types intersect and diverge (considering pedagogy, relationships, practices, systems, tools and resources). Secondly, we highlight pathways and modes of participation for community partners (across the nine types). Thirdly, we use this process of exploration to further a WIL Community of Practice at UVic that includes the full spectrum of WIL. To do so, we conducted an environmental scan of how other institutions integrate the WIL types, reviewed relevant literature and conducted interviews and focus group with WIL colleagues at UVic. Outputs from the project include resource documents, workshops, an academic article, and a storied video that conveys the nine WIL types.
- [Effective WIL Programs for Indigenous Students at UBC](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/effective-wil-programs-for-indigenous-students-at-ubc/) - The Effective WIL Programs for Indigenous Students at UBC project is a collaborative effort between UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. WIL Program Analysts Jackson Traplin and Jennifer Doyle have been engaging with students, industry, and Indigenous community partners in order to identify challenges to Indigenous students’ participation in WIL programs. Having identified these challenges and compared them with existing information concerning post-secondary student engagement in WIL, Jackson and Jennifer have begun the important work of creating opportunities for Indigenous students to take full advantage of UBC’s WIL programs. Creating a WIL resource guide for Indigenous students as well as central hub where UBC’s Indigenous student population can create a WIL-oriented community are central to Jackson and Jennifer’s work.
- [Employer Engagement Toolkit](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/employer-engagement-toolkit/) - The Applied Learning, Co-operative Education and Career Services department (CECS) at Camosun College is responsible for providing a wide-range of work-integrated learning opportunities and programs across the college. To do this successfully requires continuously developing employer relationships and engaging in appropriate job development activities. Specifically, the regular and timely connection with business and industry to build the essential relationships that result in a plethora of co-op and WIL opportunities.
- [Communicating the Power of WIL: Tools, Techniques and Structures for Success](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/communicating-the-power-of-wil-tools-techniques-and-structures-for-success/) - The combined ACE-WIL External Relations and WIL Communications project kicked off with the creation of a BC WIL Communications Plan, with objectives to increase brand awareness, and a knowledge and understanding of WIL amongst employer, industry and community partners and key stakeholders. Key tactics within this plan included implementing an advertising campaign, developing branded materials to support workplace partners and practitioners, and pursuing opportunities to increase engagement with external audiences through an updated ACE-WIL website, social media, events and partnerships. As well, a key deliverable has been to develop legacy tools to assist ACE-WIL volunteers to continue implementing the plan over the longer term.
- [Info Session on BC Arts Council’s Early Career Development Program & Other Programs Supporting Artists & Cultural Workers](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/info-session-on-bc-arts-councils-early-career-development-program-other-programs-supporting-artists-cultural-workers/) - BC Arts Council Program Officers Erin Macklem and Michelle Benjamin share information about various funding programs offered that support artists and cultural workers throughout their careers, with a focus on the Early Career Development Program. They offer guidance on eligibility, how to apply, and answer questions about the process in this webinar.
- [Co-op for Arts PhD Students Creating Conditions to Grow Graduate-Level Co-op](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/co-op-for-arts-phd-students-creating-conditions-to-grow-graduate-level-co-op/) - Graduate student education is grounded in a “master-apprentice” paradigm. Faculty are training PhD students to become the next generation of professors—a career path that only a few PhD graduates will pursue. Yet UBC Arts graduate students in academic programs have lower participation rates in co-op than their peers in professional graduate programs.
- [Establishing and Managing The Practice of Institution-Wide WIL Within an Established Institution](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/establishing-and-managing-the-practice-of-institution-wide-wil-within-an-established-institution/) - CapU has embarked on the process of building institutional WIL capacity and systems through the development of an integrated WIL Hub that builds from existing resources to support further growth. This roundtable presentation focuses on the work of developing increased curricular WIL opportunities for students across all five faculties and our regional campus through synergies between the emergent CapU WIL Hub and City Studio North Vancouver. We explore and discuss how this model of WIL growth has supported CapU in driving the development of an integrated WIL landscape at CapU, and building curricular WIL capacity to better serve our students.
- [Sustainable Work-Integrated Learning for Liberals Arts & Indigenous Students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/sustainable-work-integrated-learning-for-liberals-arts-indigenous-students/) - The University of the Fraser Valley, College of Arts incorporated and enhanced WIL opportunities through their Arts Worx initiative that, using a play on words in the title, provides intentional programming to infuse Liberal Arts programs/courses with gainful WIL experiences and that prepare students to self-manage their lives, work, civic, and global participation towards equity, inclusion and diversity (EDI).
- [CanWork Internship Program](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/canwork-internship-program/) - CanWork is a pilot project that supports students who identify as having a disability or mental health challenge as they engage in meaningful, paid, degree-related work experience and develop tools for long-term success. As a partnership between the University of Victoria’s CanAssist and the Co-operative Education Program, CanWork aims to increase the participation of students who self-identify as having a disability or mental health challenge in work-integrated learning opportunities,
- [Design-led Social Innovation in Work-Integrated Learning](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/design-led-social-innovation-in-work-integrated-learning/) - Satellite Incubator is an entrepreneurship training hub that allows art and design students to leverage resources, space, and mentorship to engage in the early stage development of creative sector startups and projects to develop design-led solutions to real world problems.
- [Micro-credentials Panel](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/micro-credentials-panel/) - Not a day goes by that we don’t hear about the growing popularity of micro-credentials as a way to provide learners with the opportunity to master discrete skills in a short time, often to meet labour market demand. Are micro-credentials the wave of the future or a passing trend? Can WIL programs harness the power of micro-credentials? Join us as we explore together the potential of micro-credentials within WIL programs in BC.
- [WIL Provincial Technology Inventory and Analysis](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-provincial-technology-inventory-and-analysis/) - The Provincial WIL Technology project consists of two parts: firstly, an inventory survey from all BC WIL/Co-op post-secondary institutes was conducted on the technologies they are currently employing for program delivery and second, an analysis of the technologies reported, alternate technologies currently available, and upcoming technologies that are just entering the market. Over 50 technologies across various streams were analyzed ranging from WIL/Co-op content management systems and resume/interview prep software to AI career assistants, working abroad tools and much much more.
- [Hiring for and Cultivating Initiative](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/hiring-for-and-cultivating-initiative/) - The main barrier employers face in hosting work-integrated learning placements is that they do not have capacity to onboard and mentor students. One way to minimize this barrier is to hire students who are able to take initiative—and for your organization to cultivate initiative taking. These tips will help you hire for, and cultivate initiative.
- [The 3 P's of Project Success that Launched a Regional WIL Hub During Challenging Times](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/the-3-ps-of-project-success-that-launched-a-regional-wil-hub-during-challenging-times/) - North Island College and Vancouver Island University partnered to create a regional hub, Vancouver Island Work-Integrated Learning (VIWIL).
- [Expanding Work-Integrated Learning Opportunities with an Accessibility Approach](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/expanding-work-integrated-learning-opportunities-with-an-accessibility-approach/) - The intent of this project was to build an evidenced-based approach that validates the need for targeted on-going support for students with disabilities (SWD) in particular to engage with WIL programming. This idea was based on literature reviews that highlight the barriers that are unique to SWD, validating the benefits that such a role could provide to the student experience. This pilot was led by a project lead who assumed the role of an Accessibility Coordinator within WIL and the project approached three distinct target audiences – Students, Staff and Employers. This with a view that by supporting and educating all members of the engagement triad, the more successful we can be at supporting our students. This presentation will share key findings from the project as well as an overview of the resources that were created.
- [Emotional Intelligence and Work-Integrated Learning Success](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/emotional-intelligence-and-work-integrated-learning-success/) - Emotional intelligence is a vital skill in preparing students to be nimble and able to adapt to the level of change they will experience in the future – yet it is not typically found in PSI curriculum. In this session, you will learn about a project which trained 75 post-secondary educators in BC and developed a Community of Practice to explore shared scholarship and innovation in integrating emotional intelligence into work-integrated learning programming and academic curriculum. We will share highlights from the project including how some of the participants have applied their EQi training in career education and offer further resources and ideas on how you can integrate emotional intelligence into WIL curriculum and programming.
- [Emotional Intelligence and Work Integrated Learning Toolkit (KPU)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/emotional-intelligence-and-work-integrated-learning-toolkit-kpu/) - This open and adaptable toolkit was created by Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) student project assistants, Alexandra Taylor (Arts) and Jamie Verschoor (Bus). It is a resource for post-secondary educators interested in ways to bring emotional intelligence (EI) into their WIL conversations. It contains an overview of the KPU COWIL project including why emotional intelligence is an important skill for students, how participants are using EI in their practice, case studies, classroom activities, interview questions, and additional resources.
- [Themes Dashboard for Phase II COWIL Projects](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/themes-dashboard-for-phase-ii-cowil-projects/) - This spreadsheet allows you to sort through the Phase II COWIL Projects by four main themes: partner engagement/recruitment, program design/development, support for targeted employers and, support for targeted students. The purpose of this resource is to encourage collaboration between projects of similar themes. (Last updated February 2022)
- [Supporting Aboriginal Student Success: Report of the LE,NONET Research Project](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/supporting-aboriginal-student-success-report-of-the-lenonet-research-project/) - “The LE,NONET Project was developed by the University of Victoria in partnership with the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation, which was established with funding from the Government of Canada, to determine best practice principles and to evaluate program models in supporting the success and retention of Aboriginal students in post-secondary education. The project developed a suite of student-focused programs and one program for faculty and staff at the university, which were piloted between 2005 and 2009.” — Sarah Hunt, Chris Lalonde, and Yvonne Rondeau (2010), Supporting Aboriginal Student Success: Report of the LE,NONET Research Project (University Of Victoria: Victoria). The findings of this report informed many of our own practices and priorities.
- [“Work Integrated Learning Guide for Indigenous Students” (UBC)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/work-integrated-learning-guide-for-indigenous-students-ubc/) - University of British Columbia. 2021. “Work Integrated Learning Guide for Indigenous Students,” Guidebook.
- [“Work Integrated Learning Guide for Indigenous Students” (UBCO)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/work-integrated-learning-guide-for-indigenous-students-ubco/) - University of British Columbia, Okanagan. 2021. “Work Integrated Learning Guide for Indigenous Students,” Guidebook.
- [The ‘Deep’ Map: A Community Resource Hub (TRU)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/the-deep-map-a-community-resource-hub-tru/) - “From a holistic perspective, we recognize that there are many factors that can create barriers for our diverse student population. To support student wellness, we have developed a resource map for students transitioning from an academic setting to a career/experiential learning environment.”
- [Final Report Template (Phase 2)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/final-report-template-phase-2/) - Template for reporting on project outcomes for Phase 2 of the Co-op and Work Integrated Learning Initiative.
- [Midterm Check-in Survey (Phase 2 COWIL Initiative)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/midterm-check-in-survey-phase-2-cowil-initiative/) - Midterm check-in survey for Phase 2 of the Co-op and WIL Initiative.
- [Job Posting Tips & Template](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/job-posting-tips-template/) - This guide provides information on what to include in a job posting, including tips on how to be clear, inclusive, and informative about the role and your company. Use the job posting template provided as a guide for you to create your own job posting. Notes on what to include in each section have been included. Replace our notes with information about your company and the position you’re hiring for.
- [Arts and Culture Industry Chat](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/arts-and-culture-industry-chat/) - Learn more about the types of employment opportunities available for students in the arts and culture sector. Plus, post-secondary students from the University of Victoria, Capilano University and the University of British Columbia share stories and answer questions about their co-op experiences with the Vancouver Fringe Festival, Arts Club Theatre Company and the University of Victoria Legacy Gallery. Recorded on February 23rd, 2022.
- [ACE-WIL Board Nomination Form 2023-2025](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-board-nomination-form-2023-2025/) - In accordance with ACE-WIL bylaws, nominations are being requested for the 2023-2025 Board of Directors (two-year terms).
- [How to Be a Good Mentor](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/how-to-be-a-good-mentor/) - So you’ve hired a student. An important aspect of hosting a student work placement includes providing mentorship to your new employee. Mentorship can be a powerful organizational and personal development tool which can add value to the experience for both you and your new hire. But what is mentorship? How does it differ from supervision? And how can you be a good mentor? A little planning can lead to positive outcomes for everyone.
- [How to Get Hired: A Practical Guide for Visual Art and Design Students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/how-to-get-hired-a-practical-guide-for-visual-art-and-design-students/) - This document provides information about the practical aspects of finding a co-op placement, including tips for writing a resume that gets noticed, composing effective cover letters and nailing the job interview. This resource is useful for students looking for work across a variety of sectors, but was created with a focus on the specific needs of students seeking work in the Visual Arts and Design.
- [Young Canada Works: Careers for Students in Museums and Heritage](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/young-canada-works-careers-for-students-in-museums-and-heritage/) - This info sheet for students provides a description of the Young Canada Works Program and includes details about eligibility and application requirements.
- [Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) - AgriTalent](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/canadian-agricultural-human-resource-council-cahrc-agritalent/) - Growing Opportunities will support positions in the agriculture industry for agriculture and non-agriculture students. Eligible employers include registered Canadian businesses, not-for-profit organizations from the agriculture industry and post-secondary institutions. Positions can include co-op placements, internships, field placements, or applied projects to solve particular problems for employers.
- [Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) - Mentorship](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/canadian-media-producers-association-cmpa-mentorship/) - The CMPA’s National Mentorship Program has invested in the next generation of independent producers—and a strong future for our industry—by placing aspiring producers in Canada’s leading production companies. Employers must be members.
- [Cultural Human Resources Council](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/cultural-human-resources-council/) - The Cultural Human Resources Council is a national not-for-profit arts service organization working with all cultural industries and disciplines in the sector including Digital Media (Content Creators); Film and Television; Live Performing Arts; Music and Sound Recording; Visuals Arts and Crafts; Writing and Publishing; and Heritage. Eligible employers must be a Canadian cultural sector employer, however the student’s field of study does not have to be related to arts and culture. For example, if a Canadian cultural sector employer requires assistance in developing its website, a computer science student could be hired.
- [Food Processing Skills Canada](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/food-processing-skills-canada/) - The Food Processing Skills Program supports employers in the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry to hire students in colleges and universities across the country, across all educational categories from food science to business, engineering and quality assurance.
- [Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) program](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/mitacs-business-strategy-internship-bsi-program/) - The Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) program provides support for businesses and nonprofits to implement innovation focused business strategies, which includes funding for internships. Organizations partner with am academic supervisor to develop a project proposal where interns provide technical expertise on everything from operations to finance, to marketing, to intellectual property, and beyond to help businesses develop and implement their innovation roadmap. Organizations must provide a financial contribution of $5,000 or $7,500, which is matched by Mitacs. Projects can include multiple interns and span multiple terms. Interns spend about half the term on site working on the issue in question. Applications are accepted year-round.
- [Employer Guide to WIL Grants & Funding](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/employer-guide-to-wil-grants-funding/) - This employer guide explores grants and funding to help your organization provide a wage subsidy for a work-integrated learning student experience. The guide includes a funding matrix to help you quickly identify funders and programs of interest.
- [Employer Guide to Engaging in Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/employer-guide-to-engaging-in-work-integrated-learning-wil/) - This employer guide will help you explore WIL pathways that are suitable to your needs and goals within your organization, and provides examples of different types of roles that students can assist in supporting.
- [Employer Guide to Hiring & Onboarding WIL Students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/employer-guide-to-hiring-onboarding-wil-students/) - Bringing a student into your organization can seem like a daunting process, but we’re here to help. This employer guide will assist you in attracting and engaging student talent through use of these effective HR tools, including: writing an inclusive job description, interviewing, and onboarding.
- [WIL Technology Survey Results](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-technology-survey-results/) - This report and dashboard provide an overview of the outcomes of Phase 1 of the Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning (COWIL) Initiative, a $9 million investment provided by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training between 2019 – 2022. The primary goal of the Initiative was to increase the quantity and quality of opportunities for students to participate in work-integrated learning (WIL), which is a proven way to help students apply what they learn in the classroom, get relevant work experience, and make connections with employers.
- [ACE-WIL BC/Yukon WIL Preparatory Curriculum Learning Outcomes](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-bc-yukon-wil-preparatory-curriculum-learning-outcomes/) - WIL Practitioners in co-op programs shared their preparatory curriculum learning outcomes. These have been synthesized to offer a set of ACE-WIL BC/Yukon WIL Preparatory Curriculum Learning Outcomes that provide a snapshot of learning outcomes in 2020.
- [Institutional Models](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/institutional-models/) - These findings describe the ways in which the WIL Preparatory Curriculum is integrated at the institutions that participated in the study. WIL Practitioners can use these models to understand how WIL Preparatory Curriculum for diverse WIL types are designed.
- [Program Quality Indicators](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/program-quality-indicators/) - The quality frameworks are the synthesis of WIL types using the Quality WIL Preparatory Curriculum Conceptual Framework to provide details about preparatory curricular aims, achievements, and actions.
- [Program Baselines](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/program-baselines/) - The program baselines are the analysis of WIL types using the Quality WIL Preparatory Curriculum Conceptual Framework to provide details about preparatory curriculum including: primary purpose, stakeholder, institutional context, duration, institutional integration, format, requirements, and educators. WIL Practitioners can use the baselines to understand the diversity of offerings for WIL Preparatory Curriculum and to guide a self-directed quality assurance review.
- [Quality WIL Preparatory Curriculum Conceptual Framework](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/quality-wil-preparatory-curriculum-conceptual-framework/) - Use the Quality WIL Preparatory Curriculum Conceptual Framework’s guiding questions to support your quality assurance and design of WIL Preparatory Curriculum. The framework is aligned with the scholarship in the field and the questions ask the WIL Practitioner to identity the components of quality in learning outcomes, learning and teaching activities, and assessment.
- [WIL Preparatory Curriculum Framework- Full Report](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-preparatory-curriculum-framework-full-report/) - The objectives of this project are to provide detailed information about preparatory curriculum for diverse types of WIL using the data collected from participating post-secondary institutions in the province of BC.
- [Accessible Social Media Guide for Co-op and WIL](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/accessible-social-media-guide-for-co-op-and-wil/) - Social media content is accessible if it meets the needs universally of all audience members. This means understanding and implementing communication practices that maximize adaptive technologies, ensuring that published content optimizes accessibility features used by some audience members to interpret content. It also means considering all perspectives and providing engaging content that is respectful of diverse abilities and needs.
- [Accessible Virtual Events Guide for Co-op and WIL](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/accessible-virtual-events-guide-for-co-op-and-wil/) - Pivoting during a pandemic has reinforced the significance of providing online virtual spaces through accessible virtual events, meetings and digital communications.
- [ACE-WIL Professional Development Resources (Remote Work and Learning)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-professional-development-resources-remote-work-and-learning/) - A collection of resources gathered from ACE-WIL BC/Yukon post-secondary institutions relating to the topic of “Remote Work and Learning: supporting WIL experiences in the COVID-19 context”.
- [ACE-WIL Professional Development Resources (Post-WIL Experience)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-professional-development-resources-post-wil-experience/) - A collection of resources gathered from ACE-WIL BC/Yukon post-secondary institutions relating to the topic of “Post-WIL Experience: debriefing the experience, capturing student and employer feedback on experiences, using feedback and data effectively”.
- [ACE-WIL Professional Development Resources (During the WIL Experience)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-professional-development-resources-during-the-wil-experience/) - A collection of resources gathered from ACE-WIL BC/Yukon post-secondary institutions relating to the topic of “During the WIL Experience: reviewing work term reports, monitoring progress and providing support”.
- [ACE-WIL Professional Development Resources (Pre-WIL Experience)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-professional-development-resources-pre-wil-experience/) - A collection of resources gathered from ACE-WIL BC/Yukon post-secondary institutions relating to the topic of “Pre-WIL Experience: orientation, job development, advising, quality assurance of experiences”.
- [Professional Development Resource Collection](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/professional-development-resource-collection/) - The following report is part of the ACE-WIL Professional Development (PD) Resources provincial project, #111/125. All 25 ACE-WIL BC/Yukon post-secondary institutions were invited to contribute to the project objectives. The two main project goals are to collect and share data on: (1) PD resources, and (2) PD interests and needs. PD resources were collected from representatives from each participating institution.
- [Professional Development Interests and Needs](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/professional-development-interests-and-needs/) - The following report is part of the ACE-WIL Professional Development (PD) Resources provincial project, #111/125. All 25 ACE-WIL BC/Yukon post-secondary institutions were invited to contribute to the project outcomes.
- [ACE-WIL Professional Development Resources](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-professional-development-resources/) - This report provides an in-depth analysis of the data and feedback practices of the ACE-WIL BC/Yukon post-secondary institutions that responded to this project. The analysis shows that several approaches are used to obtain data about various stakeholders and practices regarding Work-Integrated Learning.
- [Preparing Yourself for Work-Integrated Learning](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/preparing-yourself-for-work-integrated-learning/) - In this document, we provide some research-informed tips and suggestions on how to prepare yourself—whether you are a student, faculty/staff, or employer/community partner—for a work-integrated learning experience.
- [Opportunities to Engage with UVic Students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/opportunities-to-engage-with-uvic-students/) - This document provides an overview and examples of the 8 types of work-integrated learning occurring at the University of Victoria and how to get involved with students for each type.
- [ACE-WIL Presentation: Bridging Diverse Bodies of Knowledge and Practice in WIL at UVic](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-presentation-bridging-diverse-bodies-of-knowledge-and-practice-in-wil-at-uvic/) - Our 2021 ACE-WIL Symposium presentation shares some of the findings from our research about bridging across the 8 types of WIL at UVic.
- [Types of Work-Integrated Learning at UVic](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/types-of-work-integrated-learning-at-uvic/) - This document provides an overview and examples of the 9 types of work-integrated learning and how to get involved with each type of WIL at the University of Victoria.
- [Work-Integrated Learning at UVic](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/work-integrated-learning-at-uvic/) - This video highlights the 8 types of WIL available at the University of Victoria through interviews with students and community partner LifeCycles Project.
- [iHub Toolkit: Advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: A Toolkit for Employers and Community Partners](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ihub-toolkit-advancing-justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-a-toolkit-for-employers-and-community-partners-2/) - This toolkit is intended to both amplify the voices of WIL students who experience marginalization, and to provide employers and community partners with actionable strategies for advancing JEDI.
- [Understanding Power Dynamics, Cross-Cultural Communication, Biases and Assumptions](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/understanding-power-dynamics-cross-cultural-communication-biases-and-assumptions-2/) - Power dynamics are inevitable in relationships, they play a particularly important role at work, and are especially crucial when we bring into consideration the obvious power dynamics between a Co-op student and their employer. The same goes for communicating across difference and being aware of our unconscious biases and assumptions as we increasingly work with diverse individuals.
- [Expanding WIL Opportunities with an Accessibility Approach](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/expanding-wil-opportunities-with-an-accessibility-approach-3/) - This report investigates the gap in students’ participation in post-secondary institutions’ (PSIs) WIL programs and the need for a targeted approach to increase employment opportunities for students with disabilities (SWD).
- [Recognizing Discrimination: Examples of Discrimination in Action](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/recognizing-discrimination-examples-of-discrimination-in-action-2/) - Discrimination may take many different forms. It can happen directly (intentionally) or indirectly (unintentionally), but the impact on the individual remains.
- [Supporting Diverse Needs of Diverse Students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/supporting-diverse-needs-of-diverse-students-2/) - In order for employers to stay competitive today, understanding the diverse and intersectional needs of employees is crucial. Here are some resources on how to support diverse needs of diverse WIL students.
- [Understanding Diverse Needs of Diverse Students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/understanding-diverse-needs-of-diverse-students-2/) - British Columbia is the most ethnically diverse province in Canada. Just over 30 percent of British Columbians immigrated to B.C. In order for organizations to stay competitive today, understanding the diverse and intersectional needs of employees is crucial today.
- [Final Report](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/final-report/) - Read the report here.
- [BC WIL Employer and Community Partner Survey Project – Full Report](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/bc-wil-employer-and-community-partner-survey-project-full-report/) - Full Report of the detailed findings and methodology for the BC WIL Employer and Community Partner Survey project, which included two surveys (Fall 2020 and Spring 2021) and focus groups (Spring 2021) to better understand the experiences, needs and intentions of existing WIL employers and community partners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [BC WIL Survey Key Findings - Focus for Government](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/bc-wil-survey-key-findings-focus-for-government/) - With a focus for government, key findings from the BC WIL employer and community partner surveys conducted Fall 2020 and Spring 2021.
- [BC WIL Survey Key Findings - Focus for Employers](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/bc-wil-survey-key-findings-focus-for-employers/) - With a focus for employers and the public, key findings from the BC WIL employer and community partner surveys conducted Fall 2020 and Spring 2021.
- [BC WIL Survey Key Findings - Focus for WIL](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/bc-wil-survey-key-findings-focus-for-wil/) - With a focus for WIL and for post-secondary institutions, key findings from the BC WIL employer and community partner surveys conducted Fall 2020 and Spring 2021.
- [BC WIL Employer and Community Partner Survey Project – Key Findings](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/bc-wil-employer-and-community-partner-survey-project-key-findings/) - Key findings from the BC WIL Employer and Community Partner Survey, which included two surveys (Fall 2020 and Spring 2021) and focus groups (Spring 2021) to better understand the experiences, needs and intentions of existing WIL employers and community partners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [International Students on a WIL Experience](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/international-students-on-a-wil-experience/) - Resources to help international students on a WIL experience.
- [Students on an International WIL Experience](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/students-on-an-international-wil-experience/) - Resources to help students on an international WIL experience.
- [Student Access/Human Rights](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/student-access-human-rights/) - A collection of resources from ACE-WIL BC/Yukon post-secondary institutions that relates to student access and human rights.
- [Health and Safety](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/health-and-safety/) - Resources that relate to student health and well-being, and also safety and risk services.
- [Agreements, Contracts, and Waivers](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/agreements-contracts-and-waivers/) - Various agreements, contracts, and waivers from PSI’s pertaining to injuries, different types of WIL, media consent, and risk management.
- [Review of Risk Management: Legal, Safety and Liability Coverage for Students Working in Diverse Types of Work-Integrated Learning](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/review-of-risk-management-legal-safety-and-liability-coverage-for-students-working-in-diverse-types-of-work-integrated-learning/) - Risk is inherent in all Work-Integrated Learning experiences due to the complexities and uncertainties involved; these may include legal, financial, reputational, ethical, social, strategic and operational. Key issues as they pertain to Risk Management and WIL within the BC landscape will be the project’s focus. A literature review, including an analysis of WIL terminology and
- [Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Toolkit for Employers and Hiring Managers](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/diversity-and-inclusion-di-toolkit-for-employers-and-hiring-managers/) - Six Tools for Diversity in Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Supporting employers to attract, hire and onboard Students from International Pathways (SFIP). The online toolkit brings together evidence-based resources about current practices, the value that diversity brings to a workplace, supports for employers and organizations with on-boarding and hiring, and techniques to coach students on Canadian
- [Training Plan Template](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/training-plan-template/) - With training as an essential component to a successful co-op work term, this training plan template is included in the Supervisor Toolkit as a guide for supervisors working with trades Co-op students.
- [Supervisor Toolkit](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/supervisor-toolkit/) - This toolkit gathers best practices from employers who have worked successfully with trades Co-op students over the years and created with the purpose of supporting supervisors with hiring, mentoring and retaining Co-op students.
- [Access to WIL for Students and Employers in Rural Regions](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/access-to-wil-for-students-and-employers-in-rural-regions/) - Okanagan College has centralized co-op services based at the largest campus in Kelowna. While the department serves the entire Okanagan College region there were not consistent staff available in each region. This project saw how having dedicated staff at each campus and connecting with rurally based students, employers and college staff influenced increased visibility, interactions and opportunities
- [Hiring with EDI in Mind: A Webinar & Resources](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/hiring-with-edi-in-mind-a-webinar-resources/) - Talent MATCH and Talent 4 Non-Profits welcomed Akanksha Thakur (she/her), the Project Lead for ACE-WIL’s EDI Resource Hub, who presented an overview of the EDI Hub, which highlights the barriers that employers and student-employees face, and the resources that were built in response—including tips on inclusive job postings and interviewing, information on accessibility, power dynamics, and much more.
- [Canada Summer Jobs Info Session](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/canada-summer-jobs-info-session/) - Service Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program is an initiative of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy which aims to provide quality work experiences for youth to develop skills and paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market.
- [Young Canada Works Info Session with the Canadian Museums Association](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/young-canada-works-info-session-with-the-canadian-museums-association/) - The Canadian Museums Association delivers two of four Young Canada Works Programs—YCW in Heritage Organizations (YCW-HO) for students returning to school, and YCW at Building Careers in Heritage (YCW-BCH) which supports hiring post-secondary graduates. These programs provide up to 75% of the salary for a student or recent graduate.
- [Propel Student Work Placement Program Info Session](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/propel-student-work-placement-program-info-session/) - Propel Student Work Placement Program Info Session (Recorded on Monday, November 15, 2021)
- [Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts Programs: A Simplified Recruitment Guide](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/hospitality-tourism-and-culinary-arts-programs-a-simplified-recruitment-guide/) - A brief guide to post-secondary institutions offering Hospitality/Tourism Management and Culinary Arts programs that includes when student job placements take place and more information for hiring students from these programs. This guide will help employers decide which schools to recruit from. (Updated October, 2024)
- [Fine & Performing Arts: Simplified Recruitment Guide](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/fine-performing-arts-simplified-recruitment-guide/) - List of Fine and Performing Arts programs that include a work-integrated learning component that can help employers recruit students for arts administration and creative roles.
- [Research Project: WIL in BC for Talent MATCH & Talent 4 Non-Profits](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/research-project-wil-in-bc-for-talent-match-talent-4-non-profits/) - Using one-on-one interviews to determine what resources students and employers in MATCH and non-profits were looking for, and to identify other issues to focus on to support these sectors, data marketing specialist Majid Khoury and his team was engaged by the Talent MATCH and Talent 4 Non-Profits team as part of the COWIL funded project in 2022.
- [Final Report: Talent MATCH, Talent MATCH for Students, Talent 4 Non-Profits](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/final-report-talent-match-talent-match-for-students-talent-4-non-profits/) - A summary report on the Talent MATCH, Talent MATCH for Students, and Talent 4 Non-Profits Program covering its activities, resources, promotions, and successes as well as its learnings and recommendations for changes to WIL programs across BC.
- [WIL Impacts Framework Survey 2024 – Full Results](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-survey-2024-full-results/) - Understand the socio-economic impacts of WIL students on the BC economy and the host organizations with which they work. Full results from the 2024 survey of 1189 host organizations and 272 post-secondary WIL professionals in PDF format (97 pages) with key outcomes and recommendations.
- [WIL Impacts Framework Survey – Summary](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-survey-summary/) - Understand the socio-economic impacts of WIL students on the BC economy and the host organizations with which they work. Executive summary with key results and top impacts from the 2024 survey of 1189 host organizations and 272 post-secondary WIL professionals in PDF format (2 pages).
- [Tourism HR Canada – Propel](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/tourism-hr-canada-propel/) - The Propel program can be accessed by businesses from all facets of the visitor economy: accommodations, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, transportation, and travel services.
- [Trucking HR Canada](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/trucking-hr-canada/) - Trucking HR Canada advances modern HR solutions for the trucking and logistics workforce.
- [Professional Development Resources Project 2020](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/professional-development-resources-project-2020/) - Funded through The Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training’s recent investment in WIL and on behalf of ACE-WIL BC.
- [2014 ACE-WIL Bylaws](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/2014-ace-wil-bylaws/) - Bylaws for the ACE-WIL (Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning British Columbia/Yukon Territory) organization.
- [2018 ACE-WIL Bylaws](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/2018-ace-wil-bylaws/) - Bylaws for the ACE-WIL (Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning British Columbia/Yukon Territory) organization.
- [ACE-WIL Strategic Plan](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-strategic-plan/) - Documents related to the 2014-2019.
- [Ethical Risks In Work-Integrated Learning: A Study Of Canadian Practitioners](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ethical-risks-in-work-integrated-learning-a-study-of-canadian-practitioners/) - WIL practitioners encounter ethical issues, dilemmas, or conflicts (‘risks’) in the delivery of work-integrated learning (WIL) programs.
- [Raising Your Organization’s Profile](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/raising-your-organizations-profile/) - As a top-ranked Canadian university, the University of Victoria has over 20,000 students studying diverse programs.
- [Tips For Hiring Students With Disabilities](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/tips-for-hiring-students-with-disabilities/) - The University of Waterloo addresses practicing accessible hiring and
- [BC Employment Standards](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/bc-employment-standards/) - B.C. employment standards for payment, compensation and working conditions promote equality and open communication, and support work-life balance.
- [BCIC ACE Interview](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/bcic-ace-interview/) - The BCIC Tech Grant has enabled Virtro to become a leader in VR/AR technology in Vancouver.
- [NRC Careers](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/nrc-careers/) - The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) provides advisory and funding services to support
- [Ensuring Equity, Diversity And Personal Safety](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ensuring-equity-diversity-and-personal-safety/) - It is an employers responsibility to ensure the workplace is safe and inclusive for their employees.
- [The Treasury Board of Canada](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/the-treasury-board-of-canada/) - The Treasury Board of Canada is a federal organization that provide subsidies to employers to hire students.
- [Human Resources Development Canada – Youth Employment Initiatives](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/human-resources-development-canada-youth-employment-initiatives/) - The Government of Canada offers information and services for young Canadians through Youth Employment Initiatives and Canada’s youth policy.
- [What Does The BCWILC Do For ACE-WIL Members?](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/what-does-the-bcwilc-do-for-ace-wil-members-2/) - The BCWILC meets at least semi-annually to discuss issues and initiatives related to its purpose and role.
- [Helping Students Excel](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/helping-students-excel/) - Students are motivated and enthusiastic to contribute during their co-op experience.
- [How To Manage A Successful Co-Op Term](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/how-to-manage-a-successful-co-op-term/) - Co-op students are eager to put into practice the knowledge they’ve gained from their post-secondary education.
- [Sample Job Descriptions](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/sample-job-descriptions/) - Simon Fraser University has provided sample job descriptions.
- [Work Integrated Learning: Why Is It Increasing And Who Benefits?](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/work-integrated-learning-why-is-it-increasing-and-who-benefits/) - Post-secondary students are expected to have gained a broad skillset of capabilities upon graduating from their educational institution.
- [Helping Students Succeed Through Work-Integrated Learning](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/helping-students-succeed-through-work-integrated-learning/) - An increase in funding to all of B.C.’s 25 public universities, colleges and institutes will allow public post-secondary institutions to provide better opportunities for students to participate in co-op experiences.
- [Hiring International Students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/hiring-international-students/) - Eligible students may be hired while they are still studying or after they graduate.
- [Working in B.C.](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/working-in-b-c/) - The law in B.C. sets standards for payment, compensation and working conditions in most workplaces.
- [Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/natural-sciences-and-engineering-research-council-of-canada/) - The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is a federal organization that provide subsidies to employers to hire students.
- [Onboarding Check-List](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/onboarding-check-list/) - With a template provided by Technation, we’ve adjusted this handy check-list that covers the basics of what to do before your new team member starts, as well as what to cover during their orientation period.
- [ECO Canada Employment Funding Info Session](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/eco-canada-employment-funding-info-session/) - Talent 4 Non-Profits co-hosted this live information session and Q&A with Jamey Holt from ECO Canada on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
- [Talent 4 Non-Profits Info Session hosted by ASPECT BC](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/talent-4-non-profits-info-session-hosted-by-aspect-bc/) - Talent 4 Non-Profits and Talent MATCH led an info session on May 24, 2022 with ASPECT BC to highlight our services and supports available.
- [Co-op and WIL Initiative Final Report (Phase 1)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/co-op-and-wil-initiative-final-report-phase-1/) - This report and dashboard provide an overview of the outcomes of Phase 1 of the Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning (COWIL) Initiative, a $9 million investment provided by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training between 2019 – 2022.
- [United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UN Goals)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/united-nations-17-sustainable-development-goals-un-goals/) - The UN SDG’s outline work that needs to happen around the world to create a sustainable future for our planet through a global partnership.
- [Learning and Teaching the SDGs (Rhianna Nagel, Anya Hall, Ken Josephson with video clips from Crystal Tremblay and Matt Hukuluck)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/learning-and-teaching-the-sdgs-rhianna-nagel-anya-hall-ken-josephson-with-video-clips-from-crystal-tremblay-and-matt-hukuluck/) - On November 21st, 2022, and building on our Spring PD workshop, the ACE-WIL community participated in a workshop facilitated by UVic’s CEL Office and Map Shop, with support from CIFAL Victoria and UVic libraries.
- [Making the Global Personal: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in WIL and Career Curricula (Dr. Candy Ho)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/making-the-global-personal-the-united-nations-sustainable-development-goals-in-wil-and-career-curricula-dr-candy-ho/) - On May 4, 2022 the ACE-WIL community was fortunate to host Dr. Candy Ho, who delivered an engaging, enlightening and impactful learning and development session for WIL practitioners.
- [CIFAL Victoria](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/cifal-victoria/) - CIFAL Victoria connects the region with the CIFAL global network.
- [University of Victoria UN SDG Initiatives](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/university-of-victoria-un-sdg-initiatives/) - We are looking for your news and updates that will engage and inform our community: ACE-WIL members, employers, and industry partners.
- [How to Find Your Own Work Placements](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/how-to-find-your-own-work-placements/) - This document can be a great resource for any post-secondary student looking to find a work placement in the non-profit sector and/or MATCH (Museums, Arts, Tourism, and Hospitality) sectors.
- [How to Be a Good Mentee](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/how-to-be-a-good-mentee/) - This document is a resource for students who would like information about understanding workplace mentorship from a student perspective.
- [Arts and Culture Networking Guide](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/arts-and-culture-networking-guide/) - This document is a resource for students looking for information about networking in the Arts and Culture sector in British Columbia.
- [Tourism & Hospitality Networking Guide](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/tourism-hospitality-networking-guide/) - This document is a resource for students looking for information about networking in the Tourism and Hospitality sector in British Columbia.
- [Student Wage Funding for Non-Profits](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/student-wage-funding-for-non-profits/) - Non-profits, are you seeking funding to hire a student? This resource is a comprehensive guide to support you in finding student wage funding.
- [WIL Impacts Framework: Overview](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-overview/) - The WIL Impacts Framework was developed by the BC Work Integrated Learning Council, which is composed WIL leadership at each of BC’s 25 public, post-secondary institutions (PSIs).
- [WIL Impacts Framework: Talent Development Module](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-talent-development-module/) - This Module explains the Talent Development domain and provides detail regarding its four subdomains: agency skills, academic success, employability skills and organizational talent.
- [WIL Impacts Framework: Productivity Module](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-productivity-module/) - This Module explains the Productivity domain and provides detail regarding its two subdomains: work-related productivity and associated productivity.
- [WIL Impacts Framework: Innovation Capacities](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-innovation-capacities/) - This Module explains the Innovation Capacities domain and provides detail regarding its two subdomains.
- [WIL Impacts Framework: Diversity and Equity Module](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-diversity-and-equity-module/) - This Module explains the Diversity and Equity domain and provides detail regarding its two subdomains.
- [WIL Impacts Framework: Community Development and Economic Impacts Module](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-community-development-and-economic-impacts-module/) - This Module explains the Community Development and Economic Impacts domain and provides detail regarding its three subdomains.
- [WIL Impacts Framework: Works Consulted](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-works-consulted/) - The WIL Impacts Framework was informed by nearly 40 publications as well as interviews. This document contains details of those publications, for your reference.
- [WIL Impacts Framework: Suggested Project Plan and Timeline Module](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-suggested-project-plan-and-timeline-module/) - While there is a lot of flexibility for PSIs implementing the WIL Impacts Framework, this Module includes suggestions for the project plan, a sample timeline, and subsequent surveys. As well, there are tips for focus groups and identifying WIL hosts and internal staff to survey.
- [WIL Impacts Framework: Analytic Best Practices Module](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-analytic-best-practices-module/) - Once you have your data in hand, it’s time to dive into an analysis to determine key findings. This Module includes tips for analysis, how these indicators are meant to be interpreted, and suggestions for subsequent surveys and trend analysis.
- [WIL Impacts Framework: Questionnaire for Post-Secondary Institutions](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-questionnaire-for-post-secondary-institutions/) - This document is the full survey covering four of the five domains, for you to take and use (the Productivity domain only surveys host organizations, not PSIs).
- [WIL Impacts Framework: Questionnaire for Host Organizations](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/wil-impacts-framework-questionnaire-for-host-organizations/) - This document is the full survey covering all five domains, for you to take and use. It includes a suggested introduction to kick-off the survey and demographic questions.
- [Free and Low-Cost Training Resources For Students Building a Career in the Non-Profit Sector](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/free-and-low-cost-training-resources-for-students-building-a-career-in-the-non-profit-sector/) - Are you interested in making a difference through the non-profit sector? Participating in short-term training opportunities is a great way to build your skills and experience.
- [Information for Employers: Key Tips to Hire Post-Secondary Students in BC](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/information-for-employers-key-tips-to-hire-post-secondary-students-in-bc/) - This info sheet directs employers to useful resources as well as steps on how to hire students from post-secondary schools across BC
- [Offboarding: The What Why and How of Ending a Student Work Placement](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/offboarding-the-what-why-and-how-of-ending-a-student-work-placement/) - Bringing an employee on board is important. You recruit, interview, hire, and train someone to do the work and be part of your team. But when their contract is up… do they just leave? If that’s what’s happening at your organization, you’re missing out on an opportunity—and putting your business at risk.
- [Tips for Managing Digital Communication at Your Student Placement](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/tips-for-managing-digital-communication-at-your-student-placement/) - An introduction for students looking for guidance about digital communication in the workplace.
- [Finding Housing: The Student Housing Search for Work Placements](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/finding-housing-the-student-housing-search-for-work-placements/) - Students who seek a work placement outside of their current city or town must consider what housing options will be available to them. This resource is to help students navigate the housing search and includes a summary of resources, housing search engines, and tips to support your search, as well as tips for employers hosting
- [Cultivating Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Museums, Arts, and Culture: A Webinar](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/cultivating-student-leadership-and-entrepreneurship-in-museums-arts-and-culture-a-webinar/) - Talent MATCH for Students hosted leadership consultant and BC Arts Council appointee, Jules André-Brown, for a discussion about leadership and entrepreneurship for students pursuing careers in museums, arts and culture. He presented an overview of his graduate research examining young peoples’ involvement with arts organizations, stressing the importance of flexibility and transparency for attracting and retaining students to the sector.
- [Co-op and WIL Initiative Web Dashboard (Phase I)](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/co-op-and-wil-initiative-web-dashboard-phase-i/) - The COWIL Initiative dashboard is a web-based resource that provides a visual representation of the outcomes of the COWIL Initiative. This dashboard is designed to be user-friendly and easy to navigate, allowing stakeholders to easily access key information and insights.
- [The Indigenous Work-Integrated Learning Resource Hub: A Needs-Based Approach to Addressing Barriers and Opportunities for Indigenous Students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/the-indigenous-work-integrated-learning-resource-hub-a-needs-based-approach-to-addressing-barriers-and-opportunities-for-indigenous-students/) - A journal article published in the Special Issue in the International Journal of Work-integrated Learning (IJWIL) to cultivate knowledge and practice of Indigenous WIL in 2022. The Indigenous Co-op/Work-integrated Learning (WIL) Resource Hub (IRH) was developed to support Indigenous student access, retention, and success in WIL programs and placements. Resources for the IRH were informed
- [What does the BCWILC do for ACE-WIL Members?](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/what-does-the-bcwilc-do-for-ace-wil-members/) - The BCWILC meets at least semi-annually to discuss issues and initiatives related to its purpose and role. Each institution is represented and contributes to these discussions. Also there are a number of sub-committees working on a variety of issues throughout the year.
- [What is BCWILC's role?](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/what-is-bcwilcs-role/) - The BCWILC exists to provide and encourage the adoption of consistent program guidelines and standards for quality co-operative education and work integrated learning in BC, to gather and disseminate relevant data, and to work as a collective voice to discuss accountability and institutional issues related to co-operative education and work integrated learning.
- [What is the Comparative Matrix of Work-Integrated Education and Learning?](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/what-is-the-comparative-matrix-of-work-integrated-education-and-learning/) - The BCWILC has worked on a comprehensive matrix of work-integrated education and learning. The objective of this matrix is to develop clarity, common understanding and shared language around these forms of work-integrated experiences across institutions in BC.
- [iHub Toolkit: Advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: A Toolkit for Employers and Community Partners](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ihub-toolkit-advancing-justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-a-toolkit-for-employers-and-community-partners/) - This toolkit is intended to both amplify the voices of WIL students who experience marginalization, and to provide employers and community partners with actionable strategies for advancing JEDI.
- [Understanding Power Dynamics, Cross-Cultural Communication, Biases and Assumptions](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/understanding-power-dynamics-cross-cultural-communication-biases-and-assumptions/) - Power dynamics are inevitable in relationships, they play a particularly important role at work, and are especially crucial when we bring into consideration the obvious power dynamics between a Co-op student and their employer. The same goes for communicating across difference and being aware of our unconscious biases and assumptions as we increasingly work with diverse individuals.
- [Expanding WIL Opportunities with an Accessibility Approach](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/expanding-wil-opportunities-with-an-accessibility-approach-2/) - This report investigates the gap in students’ participation in post-secondary institutions’ (PSIs) WIL programs and the need for a targeted approach to increase employment opportunities for students with disabilities (SWD).
- [Recognizing Discrimination: Examples of Discrimination in Action](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/recognizing-discrimination-examples-of-discrimination-in-action/) - Discrimination may take many different forms. It can happen directly (intentionally) or indirectly (unintentionally), but the impact on the individual remains. When we think of discrimination, we often forget to acknowledge the indirect and subtle ways in which it can occur. However, discrimination today is a lot more ‘hidden’ than the historical examples of discrimination we often think of when we hear or think of the concept. Here are some examples of what discrimination can look like (intentionally or unintentionally) in different circumstances.
- [Supporting Diverse Needs of Diverse Students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/supporting-diverse-needs-of-diverse-students/) - In order for employers to stay competitive today, understanding the diverse and intersectional needs of employees is crucial. Here are some resources on how to support diverse needs of diverse WIL students.
- [Understanding Diverse Needs of Diverse Students](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/understanding-diverse-needs-of-diverse-students/) - British Columbia is the most ethnically diverse province in Canada. Just over 30 percent of British Columbians immigrated to B.C. In order for organizations to stay competitive today, understanding the diverse and intersectional needs of employees is crucial today.
- [ACE-WIL Awards](https://acewilbc.ca/resource/ace-wil-awards/) - Recognizing Achievement Each year, ACE-WIL recognizes post-secondary students, industry partners and members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and a commitment to promoting and supporting work-integrated learning (WIL) programs across BC and the Yukon. 2023 ACE-WIL Student of the Year Award Winners The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce
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