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2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

Student of the Year | April 26, 2024

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

Professional Development | April 8, 2024

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

Professional Development | March 11, 2024

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

Professional Development | February 9, 2024

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

Professional Development | January 17, 2024

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

Award Winners | December 9, 2023

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

Award Winners | August 7, 2023

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

Industry Partner of the Year | April 28, 2023

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

Humans of ACE-WIL | April 11, 2023

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

Industry Partner of the Year | April 11, 2023

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 …