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.

Project Information

Institution(s): Partner(s): The project was led by a steering committee of BC WIL Council members from the Justice institute of BC, Simon Fraser University, University of BC, and University of Victoria. 15 other BC PSI’s participated as survey partners. UBC’s Planning and Institutional Research unit were the Survey Administrators.
Status: In-Progress
Project Dates: July 1, 2020 — July 31, 2021
Project Contact:
Julie Walchli
604-827-5194
Julie.Walchli@ubc.ca
Project Contributors:
Survey Administrators (UBC Planning and Institutional Research Office): Camilo Peña, Lisvet Parra Montas, Stephanie McKeown Steering Committee: Andrea Giles, Andrea Sator, Muriel Klemetski, Stephanie McKeown, Ron Bowles Communications: Carmen Wright

19 post-secondary institutions in BC participated in a 10-month project with 3 engagements: a survey in September 2020, focus groups and interviews in March 2021, and a final survey in May 2021.

The results of the WIL Employer/Community Partner Survey provide insight on WIL employer and community partners future needs in light of the impact of the pandemic.

Resources developed through this project include: Key findings slide deck, the full report, key findings as two-page summaries with charts for WIL, government and employers, and content for social media and newsletter promotions. Post-secondary institution specific reports are also available by request to the project contact.

 

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. Read More »

Key findings from the survey - two-pages each, with charts

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. Learn more »
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. Learn more »
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. Learn more »
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... Read More »