Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury and Work-Integrated Learning New Zealand (WILNZ) are set to host the Work-Integrated Learning International Conference 2023 at the Te Pae Convention Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch this month.
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) gives students the opportunity to apply and build their skills in real-world contexts through activities like internships and placements, as part of their course or degree.
WIL activities help students develop their professional identity and capabilities, and deepen their understanding of how their knowledge from the classroom is applied in future employment.
The WILNZ conference, 20-21 April, will bring together WIL practitioners and academics from around Aotearoa and abroad, to discuss new ideas, best practice and innovative research. Guest speakers include the Chair of He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission Dr Rod Carr, and Datacom’s Associate Director – Futures, Insights and Experience, Tracey Cotter-Martin.
