What is the WIL Project?
The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Project aims to enrich students success by combining the skills learned throughout their program with the application of employability skills in hands-on industry development tasks. Students will become employees of the WIL Office and will attend shift times (not “class”). Each shift will have an assigned Supervisor to coach, mentor and guide the employees through their time in WIL Project. WIL employees will be assigned to teams (groups by program), complete weekly deliverables, work on professional development and complete self-reflections.
The WIL Project lets students work on real tasks and earn co‑op credit.
Benefits of the WIL Project
- Hands-On, Real-World Experience: Work in a simulated Canadian workplace, tackle real industry challenges, and build practical skills that employers look for
- Boosted Employability and Skill Growth: Develop transferable, in-demand skills through professional development, guest speakers, networking, and structured weekly tasks
- Stronger Program Connections and Global Perspective: Apply what you’ve learned across different program areas while engaging with workplace designed to build global awareness and industry-relevant knowledge
- Skills Developed in WIL Project: communication, presentation, time management, professional social skills, project management and leadership.