Projects
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
Resource Packs
Indigenous WIL Resource Pack
Indigenous WIL Resource Hub resources serve as useful tools for WIL program developers and practitioners to assist in relationship-building with employers and students, or as helpful springboards for internal program development. Read More »
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in WIL
Employers benefit from hiring WIL students from differing backgrounds. This resource pack includes resources to support equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in WIL placements. Read More »
Resources
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. License and Distribution: University of Victoria Tags: EDI, employers, Hiring…
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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…
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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…
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