Module 2: Types of WIL in Canada

Summary

A person in a motion-capture suit and head-mounted equipment stands in a green-screen studio.

Photo: Courtesy of the WIL program at SFU

In this module, you:

  • Gained a clear understanding of the nine nationally recognized Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) types in Canada, such as Co-op, Apprenticeship, Internships, Field Placements, and Service Learning, each offering unique structures, supervision requirements, and benefits for employers.
  • Used a customizable learning path to explore WIL types that best fit your organization’s size, capacity, and goals, with real-world examples, CEWIL-endorsed videos, and links to national toolkits.
  • Completed a reflection activity to assess your organizational readiness and identify the best-fitting WIL models, helping set the foundation for future planning, recruitment, and partnership with post-secondary institutions.




If you have any questions regarding this module or would like to learn more about Work-Integrated Learning, please email info@acewilbc.ca