So pleased to share that our paper on microcredentials and WIL was just published in the Canadian special edition of IJWIL. Thanks Judene Pretti Brittany Etmanski, PhD for the great collaboration. Check it out: ijwil.org/files/IJWIL_22…

The Work-Learn Institute is University of Waterloo’s research and innovation centre on WIL. I’m thrilled to be its new Director and to build upon the great work done by Judene Pretti and the WxL team. DM if you have ideas for collaborations. Let’s see where we can take WIL in Canada!

We love the Work-Learn Institute! Such important information about what our students will be heading into as they move from the halls of elementary and secondary out into the world of work!

This event will be a very interesting one to be a moderator for, three presidents with terrific insights on the future of work: our own Dr. Vivek Goel Vivek Goel, Dave McKay RBC and Kevin Peesker Microsoft Canada.

The EDGE program is one of Waterloo’s many experiential education opportunities helping to prepare students to be creative and resilient leaders in a changing, complex world. EDGE continues to help students discover the impact they can make. Learn more: bit.ly/UW-EDGE

How can Canadian tech companies recruit and retain talent in this highly competitive market? Hear strategies and best practices from a panel of experts at the CIX Digital Summit. I’m looking forward to moderating this panel: cixsummit.com/2021/sessions/…

In two WxL studies, co-op students who had a greater lifelong learning mindset had higher performance ratings from their supervisors, and graduates who had a lifelong learning mindset had better career success: bit.ly/3Bhy2p6

The Work-Learn Institute is pleased to announce it has entered into a two-year partnership with HEQCO's newly established Skills Consortium. WxL will be funded to evaluate the recently introduced program through UWaterloo Co-operative and Experiential Education, (WE) Accelerate. Read more: uwaterloo.ca/work-learn-ins…

It’s not too late to sign up for the last webinar in our future-ready workforce series. Learn strategies for developing future ready skills and re-thinking training and development programs from experts at Deloitte and the University of Waterloo.

It was such a pleasure to connect with Craig Asano of NCFA Canada to chat about Gen Z talent and WIL. Let’s keep the conversation going!

To celebrate National Day of WIL, we would like to share WxL research that identified six future of work trends and the ways in which WIL can address some of the upcoming challenges and opportunities that will emerge. Read More: bit.ly/3xauh3R #InspiredWIL #CEWIL2022

Learn more about how Work-Learn Institute, led by director Anne-Marie Fannon, delivers world-leading data and research insights to help real-world organizations plan and adapt their talent strategies at the #WaterlooInnovationSummit on April 14, 2022. Register Now: bit.ly/3fd307A

Great discussion Future Proofing Workforce & Classroom at #AwardsOfExcellence. Thanks Kevin Weaver Georgian College, Anne Fannon University of Waterloo, Phil McKay CanREA Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) Brent Perrin Ontario Power Gen @kevinweaver Anne-Marie Fannon Phil McKay Brent Perrin, moderator Mark Chapeskie VP Programs

It was a true pleasure to join Dr Kinga Petrovai on her Art & Science of Learning podcast to discuss Waterloo’s Future Ready Talent Framework and Work-Learn Institute research on lifelong learning!

Workplace friendships matter but they’ve been strained in the shift to hybrid/remote. At our free webinar on Sept 21, Work-Learn Institute and Vidyard will share recent research findings and strategies for fostering relationships in all work modes: bit.ly/3xqRscf

University of Wollongong’s Michelle J. Eady, joins us on November 17 to discuss how Indigenous research methods can effectively & ethically amplify the #Indigenous student voice to inform culturally appropriate work-integrated learning approaches. Register➡️ uwat.ca/ZUF

This makes me smile. WE Accelerate was a labour of love made possible only through the power of partnerships! Thanks to all who contributed to its development.

Gen Z has different needs in the workplace - a recent survey by #UWaterloo's Work-Learn Institute found that work-life balance tops the list. Anne-Marie Fannon explains more in her interview with Hamilton Spectator. #WorkLifeBalance #GenZ #LifelongLearning thespec.com/business/2023/…

Honoured to accept CEIA’s Ralph Tyler award for outstanding scholarly research in WIL on behalf of the Work-Learn Institute!

Understanding Gen Z values is key to attracting and retaining young talent. WIL experiences can influence these values. Read more in our newest journal article: emerald.com/insight/conten… or sign up for our free webinar on May 10: bit.ly/frws0610