Teaching with WIL at Coast Mountain College
COLT's Work Integrated Learning Division (WILD) is helping instructors embed work-integrated learning experiences (WIL) in their course/programs. WIL is the intentional integration of a student’s academic studies with quality experiences within a workplace or practice setting. It includes a partnership of the academic institution, employer, and student.
WIL experiences can range from having industry professionals come to class and engage with the learners to heading out on field trips, or arranging work placements.
Why WIL?
As a bridge between students and employers, you are well-positioned to enhance students' professional portfolios and provide employers with dedicated and eager-to-learn students for their placements. Through WIL, you'll be helping:
- Prepare students to transition into the workforce as capable and adaptable individuals, contributing to graduate employability
- Facilitate discussion with employers to receive real-time feedback on student capability and skill requirements according to their program of studies and WIL placements
- Provide opportunities for students to develop practical skills through WIL placements, such as problem-solving and managing ambiguity, and reflect upon their experiences
If you are thinking about a project or assignment for your students and want them to have a WIL opportunity you can reach out to WILD and we can help!
Danna Buick
dbuick@coastmountaincollege.ca