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Work-Integrated Learning

Have a business challenge beyond your expertise, time or budget? Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is for you!

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This year, TechAlliance is once again partnering with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable to connect small to medium-stage businesses with students from Fanshawe College and Huron University College to work on curricular industry projects, known as Work-Integrated Learning (WIL). To continue bolstering the thriving tech ecosystem, WIL is a powerful tool that helps prepare post-secondary students for the world of work and build a more resilient, inclusive, and future-proof economy. Students gain real-world experience and skills development, while employers gain access to new ideas and new talent pipelines.

Understanding a few of the barriers that SMEs face, such as technological adoption, staffing and mentorship capacity, financial constraints, skill gaps and recruitment challenges, or just having long-term projects that need development and execution, WIL solutions offer wayfinding and resources to overcome these challenges.

TechAlliance previously collaborated with Western University undergrads for the pilot program of Work-Integrated Learning. To learn more about how you can benefit from Work-Integrated Learning, you can check out our previous employer testimonials here.

 

WIL is meant for SMEs who:

Lack the time and resources for research-based side projects

Are looking for creative solutions to pressing business issues

Are looking for help with technology (e.g. IT/IS) and other business projects

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  • Through this experience, as students of the Business and Information Architecture program at Fanshawe College, we've learned that the value of a project extends beyond IT, it also impacts business outcomes. This project has been a valuable journey for our team, helping us grow, learn, and see how our work contributes to real business success.

    BIA Falcon Synergy team, Fanshawe College London South, Information Architecture program Summer 2024

  • This project holds immense value. The team collaborated to revamp our website, demonstrating remarkable adaptability despite minimal guidance and industry knowledge. They not only addressed technical requirements but also infused creativity and innovation. Moreover, this project prompted us to reflect on our brand identity, our contributions, and how we wish to be perceived by customers and peers within our community.

    Mandy Conlon, KONNEXIO Inc.

  • We were able to get creative with the programming we put out to students and were thrilled with the outcomes.

    Trevor Greenway, Founder, interVal

  • We recently worked with a few not-for-profits and students were able to move forward with their ideas in summer or winter internships.

    Megan Dykstra, Associate Director, Career Development | Huron at Western

  • One of the partnerships that stood out was when the Geography of Tourism students brought forward ideas to a local family-owned farm about becoming a tourist destination and building a regional brand.

    Heather Wakely, Associate Director, Careers & Experiences | Ivey Business School at Western

  • Through this experience, as students of the Business and Information Architecture program at Fanshawe College, we've learned that the value of a project extends beyond IT, it also impacts business outcomes. This project has been a valuable journey for our team, helping us grow, learn, and see how our work contributes to real business success.

    BIA Falcon Synergy team, Fanshawe College London South, Information Architecture program Summer 2024

  • This project holds immense value. The team collaborated to revamp our website, demonstrating remarkable adaptability despite minimal guidance and industry knowledge. They not only addressed technical requirements but also infused creativity and innovation. Moreover, this project prompted us to reflect on our brand identity, our contributions, and how we wish to be perceived by customers and peers within our community.

    Mandy Conlon, KONNEXIO Inc.

  • We were able to get creative with the programming we put out to students and were thrilled with the outcomes.

    Trevor Greenway, Founder, interVal

  • We recently worked with a few not-for-profits and students were able to move forward with their ideas in summer or winter internships.

    Megan Dykstra, Associate Director, Career Development | Huron at Western

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