Member FAQs

Originally established in 1992 as the Association of Co-operative Education, and now called the Association of Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC/Yukon, ACE-WIL is a non-profit organization. It is a member-led volunteer organization comprised of 25 BC publicly-funded post-secondary institutions.

ACE-WIL encourages all members to get involved as their schedule allows. Being involved is a great networking and career advancement strategy.  Members are encouraged to volunteer at the board or committee level.  The time commitment varies depending on the time of year and committee – but is typically less than a few hours per month.

The ACCE-WIL is an independent council of the Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (BC/Yukon). The Council is comprised of one member from each publicly funded post-secondary Co-operative Education/WIL institution in BC/Yukon as appointed by the President of the institution. The Council is accountable to key Co-operative Education/WIL stakeholders (such as students, employers, government, and educational institutions). The ACCE-WIL 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.

To promote Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning to students, employers, and key stakeholders by:

• Providing high quality professional development for our members,
• Facilitating a forum for the exchange of ideas and experience,
• Liaising with other organizations involved in related interests,
• Maintaining a leadership role provincially, nationally and internationally in the field of Co -operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning.

Member Communication Committee

Mandate: To develop clear communication strategies that fosters a sense of community, openness, and collegiality within the Association.

ACE-WIL Awards Committee

Mandate: To recognize the outstanding achievements of our provincial work-integrated learning students, outstanding members and industry partners.

Professional Development Committee

Mandate: To support the professional development needs of ACE-WIL members

Research and Initiatives Committee

Mandate: To provide research on topics that are relevant to the ACE-WIL members

External Relations Committee

Mandate: To promote the philosophy and practice of co-operative education and work-integrated learning in our region.

Membership Committee

Mandate: To welcome new members and engage current ACE-WIL membership

Currently, the following institutions are members of ACE-WIL:

• British Columbia Institute of Technology
• Camosun College
• Capilano University
• Coast Mountain College
• College of New Caledonia
• College of the Rockies
• Douglas College
• Emily Carr University of Art & Design
• Justice Institute of British Columbia
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University
• Langara College
• Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
• North Island College
• Northern Lights College
• Okanagan College
• Royal Roads University
• Selkirk College
• Simon Fraser University
• Thompson Rivers University
• University of British Columbia
• University of the Fraser Valley
• University of Northern British Columbia
• University of Victoria
• Vancouver Community College
• Vancouver Island University