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2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR | CO-OP UNIVERSITY: Himali Chhabra

Student of the Year |

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 …

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2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

Student of the Year |

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, …

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Enhancing Work-Integrated Learning: Volunteering and Experiential Learning

Professional Development |

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 …

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Enhancing Work-Integrated Learning: Application Documents and Open Educational Resources

Professional Development |

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 …

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Enhancing Work-Integrated Learning: Integrating “From University to Career” into Your Curriculum

Professional Development |

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 …

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2022 ACE-WIL Outstanding Contribution Award

Award Winners |

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 …

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Longtime WIL supporters Brian Train and Robert Douglas win prestigious WACE Award

Award Winners |

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 …

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2022 ACE-WIL Industry Partner of the Year, HONOURABLE MENTION

Industry Partner of the Year |

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 …

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