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Explore the work of ACE-WIL BC/Yukon. Here you will find inspirational stories from students, profiles of all our award winners, news, events, resources and wisdom from the wonderful humans that contribute to the vision of ACE-WIL.

Industry Partner of the Year
2023 ACE-WIL INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD | CO-OP: Laurel Point Inn

The Co-op award for 2023 recognizes ACE-WIL industry partners that have demonstrated a strong commitment to cooperative education, through the support and hiring of Co-op students and/or have shown a high level of overall support of our association through specific partnerships.

Co-op Category Award

Julie Wright, Laurel Point…

Industry Partner of the Year
2023 ACE-WIL INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD | WIL: Holiday Inn and Suites North Vancouver

The WIL award for 2023 recognizes ACE-WIL industry partners that have demonstrated a strong commitment to work integrated learning, through the support and hiring of WIL students and/or have shown a high level of overall support of our association through specific partnerships.

WIL Category Award

Alam Charmaine, Holiday Inn and…

Student of the Year
2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS | HONOURABLE MENTIONS

The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2023. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined…

Student of the Year
2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR | WIL COLLEGE: Jared Smith

The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2023. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined…

Student of the Year
2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR | WIL UNIVERSITY: Jessica Tran

The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2023. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined…

Student of the Year
2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR | CO-OP COLLEGE: Celia Kurniawan

The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2023. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined…

Student of the Year
2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR | CO-OP UNIVERSITY: Himali Chhabra
Himali Chhabra, University of British Columbia

Himali is a fourth-year student at UBC, who is passionate about the intersection of emerging technologies and understanding future societal trends. Her background in psychology and economics, combined with her interest in technology, has enabled her to excel in people and product strategy Co-op roles.

As…

Student of the Year
2023 ACE-WIL STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

The Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC / Yukon is pleased to announce the recipients of the Co-op/WIL Student of the Year Awards for 2023. These awards recognize BC or Yukon students who demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined…

Professional Development
Enhancing Work-Integrated Learning: Interviews
Reflecting on Chapter 8: Interviews “From University to Career: Creating a Successful Transition, TRU”

This post comes to you from Sarah Ladd, currently a Coordinator in the Faculty of Education and Social Work and Graduate Programs, TRU.  

When I was in my 20’s and trying to break out of…

Professional Development
Enhancing Work-Integrated Learning: Volunteering and Experiential Learning
Reflecting on Chapter 4 “From University to Career: Creating a Successful Transition, TRU”

This post comes to you from Dr. Brad Harasymchuk, currently an Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of Education, and formerly Learning Strategist and Experiential Learning Coordinator, TRU.  

I have always been passionate about volunteering and…

Professional Development
Enhancing Work-Integrated Learning: Application Documents and Open Educational Resources
Reflecting on Chapter 5 “From University to Career: Creating a Successful Transition, TRU”

This post comes to you from Noah Arney, Certified Career Development professional and Policy Specialist in the Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic, TRU.  His research focuses on work-integrated learning, skills development, and educational policy.

Professional Development
Enhancing Work-Integrated Learning: Integrating "From University to Career" into Your Curriculum
A Milestone in Co-operative Education at Thompson Rivers University 

Jamie Noakes is the editor of “University to Career: Creating a Successful Transition” and is actively planning our next writing retreat to ensure we have a new version released June 2024.

 I…