Co-operative education at the University of Waterloo was built in from the very beginning. That strong foundation has allowed us to not only build the program we have today with more than 25,000 students and 7,500 employers, but build opportunities beyond co-op for our students. They learn how to navigate the hiring process, applying their skills to real-life problems and learning about themselves along the way, ultimately preparing them for the future of work.
Hear Dr. Norah McRae talk about how it all started, where we are today and the path forward.
 
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Episode 1 - Dr. Norah McRae - University of Waterloo Co-op, then and now

The world of work is rapidly changing – how can you prepare for an unknown future? We talk to Anne-Marie Fannon, director of Waterloo’s Work-Learn Institute, about the Future Ready Talent Framework. Hear about the competencies needed to adapt to constant change, and how the Future Ready Talent Framework can support students, employers and post-secondary educators in developing the lifelong learning skills needed for the future of work.

Episode 2 - Anne-Marie Fannon - The Future Ready Talent Framework and the future of work

What are your values and how do they inform your life choices? Jen Woodside, director of Waterloo’s Centre for Career Action, talks to Jodi about the role exploring, identifying and applying your values can play in finding your career path. Hear about how work-integrated supports self-discovery, how to take a holistic approach to career decision-making, and how employers and employees can find the right fit when job searching. 

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Episode 3 - Jennifer Woodside - Discovering values in the future of work.

Gen Z is taking over the world— and the workplace. In this episode, we sit down with Dave Drewery, associate director of the Work Learn Institute, to discuss what Gen Z values most and how these core values are shaping their careers. Learn how employers can create a work culture that attracts and retains young talent, as well as how Gen Z may change the future of work for everyone.

Episode 4 - Dave Drewery - Discovering Gen Z Values

How can you make a positive impact in the workplace? Dr. Norah McRae, associate provost of Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE), discusses how the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals are used as a framework to create meaningful work experiences. Learn how concentrating on impact can open doors to new opportunities and enable both students and employers to tackle the future of work head-on.

Episode 5 - Dr. Norah McRae - Impact through work-integrated learning.

At Waterloo, co-op students alternate study terms with work terms and graduate with up to two years of relevant, paid work experience. This means two years of experience learning how to navigate the hiring process, applying your skills to real-life problems and learning about yourself along the way.

Work.Learn.Repeat