Field Experience & Coop
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)
Work-integrated learning is a pedagogical practice whereby students come to learn from the integration of experiences in educational and workplace settings (Billet, 2009). Work-integrated learning includes experiential learning opportunities like systematic training (apprenticeships) and structured work experience (work placement, co-op, internship, clinical).
At Humber, these experiences are coordinated within the Academic Faculties. Academic programs of study may require a different number of hours to be completed and be scheduled at a particular time of year.
If you are interested in hosting a student in your organization, please contact the Academic Faculty that best suits your needs.
Please see the "Academic Faculty Contacts" below for a list of our Academic Faculties, their academic programs of study, and contact details.
Benefits of Work-Integrated Learning
Students
- Practical experience
- Applied learning
- Skill/professional development
- Networking
- Career exploration
- An edge in the job market
- Enhanced transition into the workplace
- Future career success
- Personal growth
- Awareness of self
Supervisor/Employer
- Access to high-quality students
- Students bring new ideas and innovation to work projects
- Access to current theoretical knowledge and resources
- Development of the employer's coaching and leadership skills
- Reinforces previous education and training
Academic Institution
- Increased community engagement
- Increased communication with government and industry
- Opportunities for curriculum enhancement with applied content
- Enhanced student education, satisfaction and engagement
- Enhanced student recruitment
Worksite
- Development and maintenance of a positive reputation
- Application of theoretical knowledge to the workplace
- Opportunities for evaluation
- Improved employee morale
- Opportunities for recruitment of strong "work-ready" graduates
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. (2016, p.15). A Practical Guide for Work-integrated Learning.
Academic Faculty Contacts
Not all programs have a work-integrated learning requirement built into the curriculum. Contact the Academic Faculty specific to your work-integrated learning opportunity to inquire further about becoming an industry partner with the college. Click the following links to view the Academic Faculty contacts. For assistance finding the right contact, email careerconnect@humber.ca.
Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology
Website: Work-Integrated Learning
Email: WorkAppliedTechnology@humber.ca
T: 416-675-6622 ext.5517
Click here for FAST WIL opportunities, and browse their full list of programs here
Longo Faculty of Business
Website: The Placement Centre
Email: BusinessSchoolPlacementCentre@humber.ca
T: 416-675-6622 ext.3662
Click here for a list of programs
Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness
Website: Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness
Sandra Filice, RN, BAAN, MEd, PhD
WIL Cross Faculty Initiative
Click here for a list of Work Integrated Learning Placement Officers
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Innovative Learning
Website: Liberal Arts & Sciences
Email: placewithus@humber.ca
Programs:
Faculty of Media, Creative Arts and Design
Website: Faculty of Media, Creative Arts and Design
Email: FMCAD.WIL@humber.ca
Click here for a list of programs
Faculty of Social & Community Services
Website: Faculty of Social & Community Services
Email: FSCSWork.Learn@humber.ca
Click here for a list of programs
Billett, S, (2009). Realising the educational worth of integrating work experiences in higher education. Studies in Higher Education, 34(7), 827-843.
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. (2016). A Practical Guide for Work-integrated Learning. Toronto: ON: Queen's Printer for Ontario.