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Waterloo, and CEE, lead the world in co-operative and career education and experiential and work-integrated learning. In doing so, we engage with local, national and global audiences to share knowledge and expertise to support talent development for a complex future workforce.
Guided by our work, research and data-driven insights, our subject matter experts are popular keynote speakers, guest presenters and panellists dedicated to advancing the field of work-integrated learning.
By deliberately aligning our strengths with important global challenges, we play a central role in connecting imagination and impact for a better world. This often includes recognition, media coverage and contributions to a variety of academic journals and publications.
Watch, listen and read to learn more about CEE’s recent contributions to the global conversation about the future of work and work-integrated learning.
Media spotlight: Work.Learn.Repeat podcast
The Work.Learn.Repeat video podcast examines topics and issues in the future of work by reaching a broad audience of students, employers, and educators. Join Jodi Szimanski as she talks to industry experts and leaders in co-operative and experiential education about work-integrated learning, lifelong learning, and preparing for the future of work. Available on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify and YouTube.
Recent media and publications
Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E7 | Dr. Andrea Prier
How can reflection enhance your work-integrated learning experience? Dr. Andrea Prier discusses the practice of reflection in co-op education and its role in helping students plan, engage, and evaluate their work experiences. Learn how intentional reflection at different stages of the work term can improve skill articulation, personal growth, and career preparedness for both students and employers.
Work.Learn.Repeat Podcast - S1 E6 | Dr. Richard Wikkerink and Ben McDonald
In this episode, Dr. Richard Wikkerink and Ben McDonald discuss the importance of engagement in cooperative education at the University of Waterloo. They explain how meaningful connections with students enhance their educational experience and help them thrive. By focusing on strategies such as professional development courses, advisor-student relationships, and facilitating job opportunities, they show how engagement can set students up for future success. The conversation also highlights skill development, including teamwork, intercultural effectiveness, and the value of regular assessments and student reflections. Ultimately, this episode emphasizes the need for ongoing improvements in engagement to better equip students for their careers.
Sustainable Development Goals at work: Student and employer perceptions of impact on sustainability through work-integrated learning
Shabnam Surjitsingh Ivković and Norah McRae report on the impact on students and employers from participating in the SDGs at Work activity and engaging with the Sustainability Impact Framework. Data was collected from end of term evaluations completed by Waterloo co-op employers and Waterloo co-op students.