Toronto Region Board of Trade reposted this
We all recognize the importance of internships, co-ops, and other WIL programs, but I don't believe the relative impact on outcomes is well understood. In a study of 13 college-to-jobs programs and policies, WIL programs – internships and apprenticeships in particular – demonstrated the greatest evidence of impact. I was also struck by the limited prevalence of promising programs like co-ops and apprenticeships. While WIL penetration has come a long way, only 45% of Ontario graduates from the class of 2020 participated in any form of programming. More needs to be done to make the most of this policy lever, including greater use of emerging models such as micro-internships and reimagining traditional models like apprenticeships.
Work-integrated learning (WIL), such as internships and co-ops, is the unsung hero of education policy. Despite being highly sought after opportunities for students and the recognized benefits by workplaces, WIL is often eclipsed by buzzier topics like AI and hybrid work. This oversight suggests we're barely scratching the surface of WIL's true potential in bridging education and employment. Read our latest blog by the Board's policy director Saad Usmani. https://lnkd.in/ggxySWfM
Business Insights Analyst @ Toronto Global
3wVery interesting, curious to see more data on innovative programs like York's fully work-integrated degree and its impact on the talent pipeline