The Work-Learn Institute is the only research unit of its kind, dedicated to enhancing WIL opportunities for students, employers, communities, and higher education institutions.
For over 20 years, The Work-Learn Institute (WxL) has studied, published, and built WIL programs locally and globally. We combine research, education, and consulting to help students, employers, policymakers, and institutions maximize the value of work-integrated learning (WIL).
What we do
The guiding framework for quality WIL
We have developed the AAA* Framework. It is our guidepost to ensure our WIL programs are world-class and meet the needs and expectations of five primary stakeholders (educators, governments, host organizations and employers, institutions, and students). Grounded in decades of research and experience, the AAA* Framework has been widely recognized as an effective means for developing and evaluating WIL programs. It has even been adopted by CEWIL!
The AAA* framework outlines 3 critical elements for a successful WIL program:
- Define the Aims of all WIL stakeholders
- Implement the Actions required to accomplish those goals
- Evaluate the Achievements of all WIL stakeholders
News
Work-Learn Institute awarded CEWIL Canada Research Grant for second consecutive year
The Work-Learn Institute (WxL) at the University of Waterloo is proud to announce that it has received the CEWIL Canada Research Grant for the second year in a row.
Work-Learn Institute’s David Drewery wins CEWIL award for research and impact
By: Matthew King
David Drewery PhD, associate director of the Work-Learn Institute (WxL) is this year’s recipient of Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada’s (CEWIL Canada) Dr. Graham Branton Research Award.
Work-Learn Institute wins Best Paper award at WACE conference in Sweden
By: Micaela Kelly (she/her)
Work-Learn Institute (WxL) earned the Best Paper Award at the 2024 WACE International Research Symposium.