https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fjjDdUVkn0 Talent MATCH for Students hosted leadership consultant and BC Arts Council appointee, Jules André-Brown, for a discussion about leadership and entrepreneurship for students pursuing careers in museums, arts and culture. He presented an overview of his graduate research examining young peoples’ involvement with arts organizations, stressing the importance of…

If you’re neurodivergent, you might find traditional interviews confusing, since they’re often based on unspoken, neurotypical expectations. We’ve put together some tips to make the interview process more inclusive. Since neurodivergence varies, not all these tips may fit your personal situation. You can also let your potential employer know of these…

An ACE-WIL BC/Yukon member may nominate one (1) candidate per award type (Co-op or Other Forms of WIL) with the support of the host organization/employer and approval of the student. Full details are available in the Nomination packages below. One (1) complete PDF electronic nomination package must be RECEIVED by…

The COWIL Initiative dashboard is a web-based resource that provides a visual representation of the outcomes of the COWIL Initiative. This dashboard is designed to be user-friendly and easy to navigate, allowing stakeholders to easily access key information and insights. License and Distribution: Creative Commons Co-op and WIL Initiative Web…

Students who seek a work placement outside of their current city or town must consider what housing options will be available to them. This resource is to help students navigate the housing search and includes a summary of resources, housing search engines, and tips to support your search, as well…

An introduction for students looking for guidance about digital communication in the workplace, this document includes tips for organizing and managing your work inbox, responding appropriately to emails, and how to get familiar with the functions of your calendar. It also touches on instant messaging (IM), and looks at how…

Are you interested in making a difference through the non-profit sector? Participating in short-term training opportunities is a great way to build your skills and experience. Download this resource to find free and low-cost professional development opportunities in the following areas: • Non-Profit Focused Trainings (organizations that provide various training…

This document is a resource for students looking for information about networking in the Tourism and Hospitality sector in British Columbia. It provides tips for making and maintaining meaningful connections with other industry professionals, paying particular attention to online networking best practices. The guide also includes a list of professional…

This document is a resource for students looking for information about networking in the Arts and Culture sector in British Columbia. It provides tips for making and maintaining meaningful connections with other industry professionals, paying particular attention to online networking best practices. The guide also includes a list of professional…

In this fictionalized three part video series, we join Wren, who is in the midst of a co-op work placement that has her dealing with unforeseen challenges. Wren’s friend suggests she reach out to her co-op coordinator, Erica, to request access to resources and additional support. License and Distribution: ACE-WIL…

In this two video series we explore how WIL practitioners can work with Indigenous students who are facing dilemmas of tokenism and discrimination in the work place, and navigating self-identification and self-location. WIL practitioners utilize resources from the Indigenous WIL resource hub to help coach Indigenous students on next steps.…

Follow the stories and experiences of three Indigenous students who participated in the Campus Cousins program at UVic. Peter, Yvonne, and Boston speak to the skills they gained as Cousins and share how they’ve come to build communities and connections on their campus. License and Distribution: ACE-WIL Copyright Tags: Identity,…