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Learning Innovation: The Teaching & Learning Podcast
Learning Innovation: The Teaching & Learning PodcastE74: Lethbridge City Scholars — Building Stronger Bridges Between Campus and Community"We know WIL has this really magical ability to create a stronger connection between students and this community." ~ Perry Stein, City of Lethbridge Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Manager Dr. Natalie Barfuss (business instructor at Lethbridge Polytechnic) and Perry Stein (Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Manager at the City of Lethbridge) share the overwhelming benefits of WIL for students and their communities. Work-integrated learning (WIL) helps students develop skills like teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. These real-world skills help students step out more confidently into their careers. Because WIL allows students a glimpse into the community...
2026-01-0646 minMindset in Motion (MIM)
Mindset in Motion (MIM)Relevance and Impact of Project Based LearningGuests:  Dr. Patrice Ludwig, Interim Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation; Campus Coordinator, 4-VA at James Madison University Dr. Chad Harvey, Associate Professor & Associate Director Integrated Science Program in the School of Interdisciplinary Science at McMaster University show notes: NACE shows that intern hiring numbers are down since a high in 2022 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/svanderziel_internships-earlytalent-employerengagement-activity-7313951174892703744-2VrO/CEWIL shows an 8.6% decrease in co-op jobs available between 2023-2024 (last available data). file:///C:/Users/BillHeinrich/Downloads/CEWIL%20Data%20Report%202024%20-%20WEB.pdf
2025-08-0551 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessInfluencing Local Recruitment Through Experiential LearningWelcome to the CEWIL Conference Chronicles! A 3 part series of short episodes captured live during the 2025 CEWIL Canada Conference in Hamilton, ON. On this episode I sit down with long time friend of the show, David DiPietro as he prepares for his conference presentation on The Innovation Mentorship Program - an annual experiential learning project where NC students, faculty and staff, collaborate with local high school students to provide real world solutions to industry partners. It's an extremely innovative way to help combat the ever growing challenge of post secondary enrollment.Guest...
2025-07-2929 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessAnd the 2024 CEWIL Student of the Year Award Goes to...It's been one year to the day since the last episode dropped and I'm thrilled to announce we're back for Season 5! To celebrate the National Day of WIL, we've got a special episode queued up with 4 absolutely outstanding and inspiring students. Tune in and listen to their stories, hear about their WIL journeys and share in their accomplishments this year.Guests: Phoenix Seelochan, University of Toronto // Yui Mikuriya, University of British Columbia // Quinlin Lawrynowicz, Sheridan College // Ediah Jauforally, Sheridan College"Fallen Leaves" by Electric Wildlife
2025-03-2653 minMindset in Motion (MIM)
Mindset in Motion (MIM)A Definition of Experiential Learning to Guide your CampusWe present three new prototype definitions of Experiential Learning, for use across your campus. Definitions aim to capture high level planning and values as well as day-to-day operations and activities We promote an ecosystem approach to Experiential Learning, including a broad swath of educators, their deans/directors/chairs, Associate Provosts & Vice Presidents, and Campus Executives.  Community partners—from employers, to alumni, to legislatures, to internship and community placement site-hosts—play a key part in all the definitions.  We advocate for participation in an EL Ecosystem through both expert education and awareness of the need to promote EL at all levels of an in...
2025-02-2848 minFounders Drive
Founders DriveAkwesasneIn early 2024 the team travelled to Akwesasne Territory to learn about daily life in Akwesasne and what entrepreneurship looks like in the community. In this episode your hosts Andre Spence and Afaf Ghazi recount the team's experiences in the community. Hear from community leaders Jason Lazore and Troy Thompson about the challenges of living in a unique area. We had the opportunity to help develop multimedia skills for Camryn and Alden, a couple of Mohawk high school students. While in Akwesasne we met with many entrepreneurs including lacrosse stick makers Lewis and Doreen Mitchell, Kelly...
2024-11-0526 minFounders Drive
Founders DriveMaking It HappenSometimes we just need a little push. Being successful is about taking that next step, but what is that next step?  We asked our interviewees what they would say to a young person trying to start out in the complicated world of business.   In episode three, Chris Schnedler and Afaf Ghazi go over the words of advice given by the entrepreneurs featured in Founders Drive Season Two, and also share some of the resources found along the way.  Hear from Zechariah James, Tamara Green, Brandon Nolan and Jenn Harper what they think new busi...
2024-10-2114 minFounders Drive
Founders DriveCommunity, Culture and EducationEducation is key! Which kinds of education leads to success? How do we learn? Though some might define success through money or individual accolades, the Indigenous entrepreneurs that we spoke with emphasize the importance of community and cultural education in a successful business. In this episode, your hosts Navraj Sandhar and Megan Foster challenge the individualistic image often associated with entrepreneurship and explore how Indigenous entrepreneurship is driven by community various methods of communal and cultural education. We hear from Jacob Crane again about creating spaces where Indigenous students can connect with elders, mentors and...
2024-10-0717 minFounders Drive
Founders DriveOne word. Many versions.What does entrepreneurship look like? What does a successful entrepreneur do? The perception of entrepreneurship varies in different places with different people, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities. In the Season 2 opener of Founders Drive, meet the new members of the team to hear about why we joined as well as what we learned about culture, tradition and innovation and how it ties to entrepreneurship from conversations with Indigenous entrepreneurs. In this episode Megan Foster discusses her conversation with Jacob Crane, a program manager for Indigenous entrepreneurship at United College, about how Indigenous entrepreneurship...
2024-09-3017 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessSomething to Believe In - A Student of the Year StoryTo celebrate the National Day of WIL, we're back with Season 4! I'm kicking off this season by diving deeper into the stories of CEWIL Canada's 2023 Students of the Year. First up is Jayde Medland (College and CEGEP, Co-op), who is a recent graduate of Algonquin College's Interactive Media Design program and is currently a Communications Officer with Natural Resources Canada. On this episode we dive into Jayde's journey from first year Psych student to passionate media enthusiast. It's a road filled with uncertainty, change, discovery and support. Guest: Jayde Medland, Communications Officer, Natural Resources...
2024-03-2740 minFounders Drive
Founders DriveA conversation with Anong BeamIn this special bonus episode, Andrew Neary sits down with Anong Beam, an entrepreneur making natural paints with traditional methods she learned from her father on Manitoulin Island. Originally set to air in an earlier episode, the Founders Drive team agreed this conversation needed to be heard in its entirety. So here it is, a conversation with Anong Beam. Funding support from ⁠CEWIL Canada⁠. Supported by Venture Development Institute. With institutional support from ⁠Durham College⁠. Music by ⁠Penguin Music⁠.
2023-11-0932 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessBuilding Trust - 50 Years of CEWIL CanadaSept. 26, 2023 marks 50 years for CEWIL Canada. From its origins as CAFCE in 1973 with a small group of passionate individuals to the leading organization on all things Work-Integrated Learning in Canada, it's been a journey. It's important to reflect on these 50 years, celebrate the successes and identify where positive change can be made. You don't exist as an organization for this long without earning the trust of your members and the people you serve. On this episode I sit down with Stan Chung to talk about building trust, the importance of the "check-in", aligning equity in strategy and operations, colonial...
2023-09-2656 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessA.I.griculture - Using Artificial Intelligence to Revolutionize the Agriculture IndustryIt's been almost two years since I got my boots dirty in the Ag-tech industry and chatted all things agriculture with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC). Joining Jennifer Wright on this episode is Sean Rudd, co-founder of Korotu, a software company that turns remote sensing data into actionable nature-based solutions that are helping to combat climate change - it's A.I. revolutionizing farming, one crop at a time. We also explore skills translation, challenges in the industry and encouraging students to think beyond their degree titles. Guests: Jennifer Wright, Executive Director, CAHRC // Sean Rudd, Co-Founder...
2023-09-1241 minFounders Drive
Founders DriveWhat Does An Entrepreneur Look Like?The first episode of Founders Drive, a startup podcast - about startups. In this episode, Katie Sampson, Deidra Clarke, Tammy Raycraft, and Andrew Neary share the personal stories of the faces behind the stats. People who have encountered financial barriers, experienced discrimination, grew up in underrepresented communities, have disabilities or weren’t taken seriously because of their age. In this episode, we speak with six successful entrepreneurs who faced these issues during their paths to starting their own businesses. Frank Porco is a tattoo artist and the ow...
2023-08-2134 minFounders Drive
Founders DriveAm I Winning?Success can mean many different things, from making a social impact to making millions. In the last episode of season one, we learn what winning means for the entrepreneurs we met. To Jenna McInnes and Ashley Moore of Bombshell Beauty Bar, success is doing what you love for a living - supporting women entrepreneurs and running a successful business at the age of 20. Tia Grossett grew up dancing and loved every second of it, but when she reached the top, she stopped. Now, she's returned to her passion and turned it into a...
2023-08-2125 minFounders Drive
Founders DriveThey said 'no', now what?Getting over rejection isn’t easy, especially when it’s personal. Many of us have heard the word “no.” Sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, a bank, a landlord – or even ourselves. In this episode, we hear from entrepreneurs who overcame their 'no's' to succeed. Frank Porco is a tattoo artist and owner of Against the Grain Tattoo Collective, a tattoo parlour in Whitby, Ont. Frank told himself 'no' for a long time, but he now runs one of the most successful shops in Durham Region. Naa-Adei Laura Marmon is a fashion designer who creates pieces tha...
2023-08-2124 minFounders Drive
Founders DriveCan I be one?Yes, you can. In this episode, we speak with six successful entrepreneurs who faced major obstacles to pursuing their dreams of starting a business: systemic discrimination, not being taken seriously as a young founder and disability. Taylor Lindsay-Noel was on track for the Olympics when a career-ending injury got in her way. Today, her teas are among Oprah’s Favourites, and she's showing the world what an accessible life can be. Glenda, Gladys and Heidy are the first women in Las Arrugas, Guatemala to go to post-secondary school – with no money to pay for...
2023-08-2123 minFounders Drive
Founders DriveWelcome to Founders DriveWelcome to Founders Drive, a start-up podcast - about startups. Our team of Durham College students worked hard to share the stories of real entrepreneurs who faced obstacles to achieving their goals. Funding support from CEWIL Canada. Supported by Venture Development Institute. With institutional support from Durham College. Music by Penguin Music.
2023-08-1705 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessStandard Lines - Debating the "Rules" of Co-op AccreditationLive from the 2023 CEWIL Conference in Halifax, NS, I sit down with Cara Krezek and Anne Marie Fannon fresh off a feisty debate in their session about making changes to the way CEWIL Canada accredits cooperative education programs in this country. The crux of this discussion focusses on two main points, ensuring a student ends on an academic term and the notion of part-time co-op. Guests: Cara Krezek, Director, Co-op, Career and Experiential Education, Brock University, ON // Anne Marie Fannon, Director, Work-Learn Institute, University of Waterloo, ON "Fallen Leaves" by Electric Wildlife
2023-06-2330 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessTo Infinity and Beyond...The Work Term - Taking Co-operative Education to the Next LevelLive from the 2023 CEWIL Conference in Halifax, NS, I sit down with Julia Zhu, Associate Director of Cooperative Education at Brock University to explore how she and her team are taking co-op beyond the work term. We chat career competencies, skills translation and debrief her session on building a sustainable staffing model to support this enhanced approach to cooperative education. Guest: Julia Zhu, Associate Director of Cooperative Education, Brock University, ON "Fallen Leaves" by Electric Wildlife
2023-06-2331 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessNever Tell me the Odds - Leveling the Internship Playing FieldLive from the 2023 CEWIL Conference in Halifax, NS, I sit down with Cherine Zananiri, Director of Experiential Learning and Co-operative Education at Concordia University to talk about their Beat the Odds Internship program - an inclusive and flexible internship program that levels the playing field for students in need. Guest: Cherine Zananiri, Concordia University, QC "Fallen Leaves" by Electric Wildlife
2023-06-2028 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessSome Supervision Required - What Do we Know About Co-Op Supervisors?Live from the 2023 CEWIL Conference in Halifax, NS, I sit down with Cora Dupuis, Co-op Coordinator at Brandon University and Ph.D. student in Educational Studies at Brock University who is researching what we know (and don't know) about Co-op Supervisors. We chat about existing research in this area, what motivates someone to become a co-op supervisor and what institutions can do to better prepare first time supervisors. Guest: Cora Dupuis, Co-op Coordinator, Brandon University, MB "Fallen Leaves" by Electric Wildlife
2023-06-2026 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessJot This Down! The Power to Build Meaningful RelationshipsLive from the 2023 CEWIL Conference, I sit down with one of our sponsors, Elina Chow, Founder of Jot Tech - a networking app that lets you build strong relationships and eliminate the post conference admin work of laying business cards on a table trying to remember who each belongs to. On this episode, we discuss the origins of the platform, how it can fill a need with today's student and other areas where the platform can be of value. Want to connect with Elina directly, find her on Jot by clicking here: https://app...
2023-06-1924 minCoffee With Convery
Coffee With ConveryWork-Integrated-Learning, Intention and Networking with Alyssa NurseStudents, New Grads, and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. On today’s podcast, my guest is Alyssa Nurse. Alyssa is a 4th year student at the University of Toronto, St. George campus where she is studying for her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science with an expected graduation date of June 2023. Alyssa is currently a Commuter Don for the University of Toronto, Victoria University and is the Co-President of the Caribbean Studies Students’ Union and Editor-in-Chief of the student-run group’s Caribbean Quilt which is an an editorial journal that provides an int...
2023-03-3032 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessWIL Down UnderIt's National WIL month for us here in Canada with this year's theme #WILinternational - tag it in your posts!! That means another virtual flight for me and this time my boarding pass lands me in Wollongong, Australia where the weather is lovely this time of year. On this episode I am joined by the wonderful Michelle Eady, Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of Wollongong Australia. We chat institutional frameworks for scaffolding WIL across degree, what's changed in the world of e-teaching and I pose the question "Is Higher Ed is prepping teachers to...
2023-03-1442 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessWhere Have all the Good Tourists Gone? An Update on Canada's Tourism and Hospitality IndustryJust over a year ago, I looked into Canada's tourism and hospitality industry to find out how it was trying to recover and the role that WIL played in getting more students and new grads into this sector. Fast forward to today and it's still very much in a state of recovery, but in a better place than it was in early 2022. I am joined once again by Joe Baker to discuss Tourism HR Canada's role in the national conversation. On this episode we talk the return to in person business events, the rise of hotel and restaurant alternatives...
2023-02-2848 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessScott Davis, WIL! True Waterloo StoryHow do you celebrate the career of someone who has spent 36 years in the wilderness that is Work Integrated Learning? You dedicate an entire episode of your WIL podcast to them, that's how! On this episode I am joined by the one and only Scott Davis, who, after 36 years at the University of Waterloo is trading in his office for an Adirondack, his parking spot for a bike trail and his daily dose of meetings for some R&R. When you go from student to employee at the same institution, after a lengthy career you have a lot of...
2023-01-3148 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessCSI: StFX - A CEWIL iHub StoryThere’s something to be said about gaining actual experience in your field of study prior to graduating. It’s helpful on a number of levels; do I like this? Do I dislike it? Do I have a full understanding of what’s involved in this industry/sector? Are there other avenues I could explore or paths I could take? With some disciplines, it’s extremely difficult to get answers to these questions without WIL. There is perhaps no better example than in Psychology. You can’t sit down and assess patients as a student, you need certifications. It’s challengin...
2023-01-1051 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessCEWIL Wrapped - 2022 Year in ReviewAs we near the end of 2022, I am joined once again by my amazing co-host Charlene Marion to recap the year that was! It's our very own top 10, CEWIL style. Tune in for a quick recap of our favourite highlights from the last 365 - all of which can be summarized in one word, EXCITING! There's a ton for me to be thankful for this holiday season, including the amazing team at CEWIL Canada and to all of you for continuing to listen and engage. Here's to a great 2022 and an even better 2023, we'll see you in the new year!
2022-12-0629 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessCells at War - A CEWIL iHub StorySince Feb. 2021, CEWIL Canada has been distributing funding nationwide through The CEWIL iHub! It operates as a centre of expertise that provides grant-based funding to enable and promote curricular work-integrated learning (WIL) focusing primarily on industry projects, entrepreneurial WIL, field placements and service learning. This partnership with the Government of Canada's Innovative WIL program includes $16.3 million to grow WIL across this country! So to kick off a new series of episodes, I will be sifting through the iHub vault and sharing the stories and WIL opportunities that have been created by some amazing WIL practitioners. Have you...
2022-11-1557 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessThe North Remembers - An Exploration of Non-Profit WIL in Northern CanadaIt's not a secret that non-profit organizations (NPOs) stand to benefit from engaging in WIL just as much, if not more, than their for-profit counterparts. However there are a significant number of challenges that often emerge when partnering with NPOs or that prevent the partnership in the first place. This is further complicated the farther you get from a metropolitan hub that houses some NPO "head offices". What about Indigenous NPOs? Another layer of complexity. Add this all up and you've got quite the investigation on your hands - how do you navigate WIL in the Non-Profit Sector in...
2022-11-0849 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessBig Decisions - Optional vs. Mandatory WIL ProgrammingWhen I kicked off Season 2 I mentioned I would be joined by some co-hosts to get into the weeds on some more opinion driven topics. After some technical difficulties and scheduling conflicts, I am pleased to welcome David DiPietro back to the show in the co-host seat. Fresh into his new role as Manager, Business Development at Niagara College, David joins me to have an honest conversation about our preference when it comes to optional or mandatory WIL. Sure, there's room for both, but we each put our foot down and make a stand. We cover different WIL types...
2022-10-1851 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessKeep em Integrated - Building Canada's First Work-Integrated Degree ProgramA few episodes ago I went International for the first time and sat down with Dr. Trevor Gerhardt. On that episode he introduced me to an alternative learning pathway called Degree Apprenticeships – I said, why don’t we have these in Canada? Some things have an odd way of timing out as literally two days later I’m reading an article in the Toronto Star about how Degree Apprenticeships could solve Canada’s tech shortage. I’ve since brought up the concept with people in multiple industries including Electricity, Tourism, Manufacturing and Agriculture – their response is all the same; Where do I s...
2022-10-1159 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessBoogie with STU - A Student Success Story from WIL to the WorkplaceFor many practitioners in the WIL space there’s an underlying goal that by participating in WIL, students will discover a passion and/or find their way into the world of work. Strong evidence of this exists in co-op but other forms of WIL don’t have as direct a link. Now every once and a while it happens, a student connects with a community partner, and project, an internship host and an opportunity presents itself where that experience turns into a full time gig. On this episode I sit down with two guests from St. Thomas University (STU). One...
2022-10-0448 minCoffee With Convery
Coffee With ConveryCareering Talk: Passion, intentionality and thought with Cara KrezekStudents, New Grads, and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. This podcast is an intimate, upfront and personal coffee chat approach with some of the amazing and inspiring talent I have met over the years. Today we are continuing “Careering Talk” which is an open mic series to empower job and career seekers with knowledge, insights, career pathing and coaching to find that dream job and develop a career with purpose and impact. On today’s Careering Talk, I have invited Cara Krezek to join me. Cara is a Western University graduate with a BA in Histor...
2022-09-2928 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessIf At First You Don't Succeed, C4! The Cross-Campus Capstone ClassroomI've often heard stories about this WIL utopia where students from any program, any discipline can unite in one curricular course, work together, obtain course credit and benefit their community - all while developing and strengthening their skills, setting them up for their future after graduation. Turns out this ideal scenario exists at York University and it's called C4! On this episode I sit down with Danielle Robinson, Associate Professor and Co-Founder of C4 - The Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom to talk how it was built from the ground up, how she obtained faculty buy-in, what a typical semester looks...
2022-09-2757 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessYou're the One that I Want...Post Secondary Institution that is!Late September is the official launch of Recruitment SZN on post secondary campuses across the country. The reasoning behind why students select a school is one of the great mysteries of our time...well, not really, there are trends. So I wondered, where does Work Integrated Learning fall on the priority list of a prospective student? How do schools leverage WIL during the recruitment window, or do they? How can WIL practitioners better "sell" their WIL programing? If everyone is marching to the beat of the same drum, how can you separate your institution from the others? These things...
2022-09-2043 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessLondon Calling to the WILdernessA first for the show - I'm going across the pond to London, England...well figuratively speaking. Canada is a big country and has some pretty amazing people, but we aren't the only ones doing cool and innovative things when it comes to WIL. This week I sit down with Dr. Trevor Gerhardt, Lead Academic on Work Integrated Learning at Pearson College and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy to give us a snapshot of WIL in the UK. Trevor shares his passion for work integrated learning, experiences growing up in South Africa, degree apprenticeships, organizing an unconference...
2022-08-0951 minThe Art & Science of Learning
The Art & Science of LearningFuture Ready Talent Framework and Lifelong Learning (Anne-Marie Fannon)The Work-Learn Institute, at the internationally renowned University of Waterloo in Canada, has developed the Future Ready Talent Framework. This framework is embedding important skills and lifelong learning mindset that are critical in the future of work. To discuss the framework and how it impacts students, employers, and educator, I am joined by the person leading this institute. Anne-Marie Fannon is the director of the Work-Learn Institute at the University of Waterloo. This is the only institute in the world dedicated to research on co-operative education and other forms of work-integrated learning. Founded in 2002, with...
2022-07-2137 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessBrainstorm This! Stats Tell A Story, But are We Listening?When it comes to WIL and students, statistics/trends tell a story, and a complicated one at that. It’s a summation of their perceived reality of the world around them (educational factors, internal factors, external factors). They put this all together to help inform what they will do when they walk out the door of your PSI for the last time. On this episode I sit down with Graham Donald, Founder and President of Brainstorm Strategy Group to discuss their work sorting and sifting through the numbers to tell the Career Development story across the country. What are st...
2022-07-1950 minThe WIL doctor
The WIL doctorEpisode 15: Dan Lonergan, Into the WILdernessA conversation with Dan Lonergan - Associate Director of Partnerships and Outreach, CEWIL Canada and Host of into the WILderness; a show that dives into work integrated learning in Canada to pull back the layers of complexity and have honest conversations about successes and challenges in the field. Link; https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZXAePmjKmjxFBYbVC0keO Prior to working with CEWIL Canada, Dan spent 5 years coordinating work integrated learning in the Goodman School of Business at Brock University primarily in the form of Service Learning and Community Research Projects at both the undergraduate and graduate...
2022-07-1930 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessWIL-ifying WIL PrepWE'RE BAAAACCKKKK!! Season 2 kicks off in style with my new part time co-host Charlene Marion. On this episode we explore the concept of adding work integrated learning to prep courses like those seen in cooperative education programs. We talk about why this has been shown to increase retention of students, challenges around students finding their own opportunities, exposing students to WIL early and whatever else popped into our heads on this morning.  "Fallen Leaves" by Electric Wildlife
2022-07-1240 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessThe Deathly Hallows of Experiential LearningExplaining experiential learning and work integrated learning is not as simple as one may think. The approach and way you do it must be tailored to your audience; students, faculty, employers, community partners. On this episode I dive into how we talk about WIL and uncover an approach that is resonating with students - at least those born before the year 2002. Is it possible that the three critical components of experiential learning, academic content, an authentic experience, and reflection can be closely linked to three highly powerful magical objects? Guest: Sarah King, Director of Experiential Education, University...
2022-03-2348 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessMaintaining Quality While Increasing Quantity - A Look Inside the World's Largest Co-op Program25,000+ students, 7100+ employers, 60+ countries. The University of Waterloo boasts the largest cooperative education program in the world! We're going big to kick off National Co-op and WIL month here at CEWIL. On this episode I explore how Waterloo grew from its co-op roots in 1957 to the machine it is today. It hasn't come without its fair share of changes and challenges including a large department reorganization and my guest walks me through how his team navigated this journey. We also chat about co-op fees, the emergence of virtual work terms, virtual site visits and the future of cooperative education.
2022-03-0150 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessGood WIL Hunting - Faculty Barriers to Engaging in Work Integrated LearningI've discussed a number of barriers to work-integrated learning on previous episodes, but this one gets to the very core especially when it comes to course-based WIL. Faculty members and instructors typically hold the keys to their own courses and introducing a new WIL component takes time and thoughtful consideration. It also can require assistance, from another staff member, a community partner or a combination of the two. On this episode I dive into a handful of barriers that presented themselves at a research-heavy institution when the goal was set to get 100% of management students at least one WIL...
2022-02-1555 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessWhere There's a WIL, There's a way to...Greater Employability???It's the age old question...well maybe not "age-old" but it's been floating around for a while; does the number of work experiences and WIL opportunities lead to greater employability in students? This week I revisit the topic of competency development and my guest helps unpack some of his latest research in the attempt to answer that question. Is it an exact science? Does more WIL mean more job opportunities? Or is it deeper, more complex than that? Is it, perhaps, more deeply rooted in lifelong learning and the notion of quality over quantity?  Guest: Dave Drewery, S...
2022-02-0849 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessTough Conversations - Ending a Community/Industry PartnershipDespite all the planning and expectations ironed out well in advance, there are times when a community partner or employer situation just isn't working out. Sometimes you can ride it out until the end of the course or work term, but other times require an intervention and in some cases, a termination of that relationship mid project or mid work term - often an tough conversation to have! On this episode my guest and I explore multiple examples of when this has happened to us and offer up some strategies and best practices if you find yourselves dealing with...
2022-02-0140 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessWhat's Wrong with the word 'Placement'?Irish novelist Samuel Beckett once said "Words are all we have", well on this episode I dive into one of those words that seems to be a fixture in the Work Integrated Learning space; Placement or Placements. Starting with the definition of the word and moving along to why this word can lead to assumptions, misunderstandings and potential issues, especially when it comes to Co-operative Education. So let's take a leap forward and stop using this word...just like the leap my guest took while bungee jumping in New Zealand! Guest: Robert Wooden, Director of Management and...
2022-01-2540 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessDriving into 2022 - A SWPP Feature with Trucking HR CanadaWE'RE BAAAACK! It's our first episode of 2022 and we're picking up right where we left off. This week I sit down with Trucking HR Canada to talk about the recent federal vaccine mandate on Canadian truck drivers, the 23,000 job vacancies across trucking and logistics, student talent opportunities and improving HR best practices across the industry.  For more information about Trucking HR Canada and their funding opportunities, check out their website.  Guest Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada "Fallen Leaves" by Electric Wildlife
2022-01-1830 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessInstitutional Inertia and Navigating Internal Barriers to WILWe've discussed external barriers to WIL, but we've never taken an inward look at institutions when they become the barrier. That changes today! On this episode I'm joined by Charlene Marion - Director of WIL, CEWIL Canada to have an open an honest conversation of our experiences in the WIL space and how post secondary institutions can become the barrier to new and innovative types of WIL. It's not all doom and gloom though, we dive into many highlights and ways that WIL champions have navigated around these barriers to make an impact on their students and communities.
2021-12-0752 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessAgriTalent: Growing our People - A SWPP Feature with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource CouncilGrowing plants in your backyard is something, growing careers in the agriculture sector is something else! On this episode I sit down with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) to talk about their AgriTalent program and the Ag-tech industry. We chat about the challenges finding good talent, the intense labour shortage the industry is facing, and how to expand student awareness to other parts of the sector. For more information on the AgriTalent program and funding check out their website. Guests: Jennifer Wright, Director Operations, Programs and Partnerships, CAHRC // Colleen Coats, VP of People...
2021-11-3041 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessWIL from Home - How COVID Changed the Co-op ProcessPrior to March 2020, remote work terms were a rarity, an exception to the norm. Fast forward 20 months and they have become a staple in co-op programs across the country. On this episode we explore the assumptions, realizations and new realities of remote work terms; how they have reduced barriers to access and levelled the playing field for students. While there is no black and white solution, we discuss best practices, new hybrid models and how trust in your employees is critical to the entire process. Guests; John Daggett - Manager, Co-operative Education and Career Success, Georgian College...
2021-11-2346 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessWIL Types - Community and Industry ProjectsAt CEWIL we have defined 9 types of curricular WIL. While they all look a little different at each institution, there is consistency at the core of each type. This episode dives into the world of Community and Industry Research and Projects (CIRPS) to explore best practices, cultivating and nurturing community relationships and discovering what makes this type of WIL so interesting and innovative. We also have a healthy conversation about pet ownership and how many shoes is too many shoes! Guests; Ashley Nguyen - College Innovation Network Coordinator, College of the North Atlantic, N.L. // David DiPietro...
2021-11-1659 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessPlanting Seeds and Growing Careers - A SWPP Feature with ECO CanadaChampioning the end-to-end career of environmental professionals is no small task. On this episode I sit down with ECO Canada to talk about their Student Work Placement Program, training and mentorship and the value of obtaining program accreditation. For more information on ECO Canada's SWP Program and funding check out their website Guests: Sarah Casorso - Senior Manager, Employment Programs, ECO Canada  // Yana Jay - Senior Manager, Marketing & Sales, ECO Canada "Fallen Leaves" by Electric Wildlife
2021-11-0936 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessA Changing of the Guard - Prepping for the CEWIL Canada AGMCEWIL Canada has seen a lot of changes over the past two years! As the organization prepares for it's Annual General Meeting (AGM) it's time to reflect back on these changes and look forward. On this episode I sit down with the current President and President-Elect of CEWIL Canada to chat about challenges, rewarding moments, insights for those looking to get involved, celebrity cooking and e-gaming. Guests: Cara Krezek - CEWIL Canada President, Director, Co-op, Career and Experiential Education, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON // Dr. Matt Rempel - CEWIL Canada President-Elect, Director, Career-Integrated Learning, Sheridan College, Oakville...
2021-11-0242 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessEmpowering Futures in Electricity - A SWPP Feature with Electricity HR CanadaIf you want insights into an industry that literally keeps the lights on in this country - this one is for you! On this episode I sit down with Electricity HR Canada (EHRC) to talk about their Empowering Futures program, discuss the unique competency framework they have developed, and take a deep dive into the electricity industry and the vast array of opportunities that exist for students and new grads - they don't stop at the meter! For more information on the Empowering Futures program and funding check out their website. Guest: Mark Chapeskie, VP...
2021-10-2643 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessWIL Types - Community Service LearningAt CEWIL we have defined 9 types of curricular WIL. While they all look a little different at each institution, there is consistency at the core of each type. This episode dives into the world of Community Service Learning (CSL) and Community Engaged Learning (CEL) to uncover some of the truths behind this type of learning, explore the nuances of the terms themselves and question if they are truly a type of WIL or not.  Guests; Dr. David Peacock - Director, Community Service Learning Program, University of Alberta, AB // Rhianna Nagel - Community Engaged Learning Coordinator, University of V...
2021-10-191h 01into the WILderness
into the WILdernessPropelling Careers in Tourism & Hospitality - A SWPP Feature with Tourism HR CanadaThe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted a number of industries across the country and the tourism & hospitality industry is near, if not at the top of that list. The challenge now is how to address the labour crisis this industry is facing. On this episode I sit down with one of the newest Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) partners, Tourism HR Canada, and talk funding opportunities, COVID impact, empathy, workplace culture and most importantly - where WIL fits in this industry. For more information on the Propel program and funding check out their website or watch their most...
2021-10-1243 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessThere's an "Art" to Skill ArticulationWIL often leads to the development of new skills or the strengthening of existing ones. The challenge for students is realizing this in the moment and taking the time to reflect. On this episode we explore the challenges that arise for students when trying to articulate skills and competencies on their resumes and during interviews, exploring solutions and different strategies for WIL practitioners and educators along the way.  Guests; Kerri Zold - Manager, Career Development and Experiential Learning, University of Windsor, ON // Laura Fyfe - Skills Translation Coordinator, Brock University, ON "Fallen Leaves" by Electric W...
2021-09-0738 mininto the WILderness
into the WILdernessWhat is WIL?Join Dan Lonergan as he takes a deeper dive into the world of Work Integrated Learning (WIL).  Before diving into WIL, we take a step back and talk about what WIL is, what it means, who’s involved, and what it means for industry and WIL partners. Guests Dr. Nancy Johnston - Past President of WACE, former Vice Provost, Students, Simon Fraser University, BC // Scott Davis - Faculty Relations Manager, University of Waterloo, ON "Fallen Leaves" - by Electric Wildlife
2021-08-3134 minP.S. Talks
P.S. TalksTrust the Process“I strive to build pathways for other students of colour. I have done this by leading the change,” says CiQuinya Morton (BBA candidate 2021), the first University of Toronto student to be named the national Co-op Student of the Year by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada. In this episode, CiQuinya takes us on her personal journey from Saint Kitts to Scarborough and reflects upon what she's learned about leadership through co-op, community, and courage.
2021-03-1920 min