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  • EWO Professional Development Virtual Conference Series 2026 - Stronger Together: A Shared Vision for WIL & EL

    • 10 Nov 2026
    • 12 Nov 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Virtual
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    Stronger Together: A Shared Vision for WIL & EL

    Learning, Working & Relationship Building


    Join colleagues, educators, and industry partners virtually for Stronger Together: A Shared Vision for WIL & EL.

    Work-Integrated Learning and Experiential Learning are strengthened by collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to student success. This conference offers an opportunity to engage with thought leaders and practitioners, explore emerging ideas, and discuss the opportunities and challenges influencing the field.

    Through shared learning and dialogue, participants will leave with a broader perspective on the evolving WIL and EL landscape.


    What You Will Gain:

    • Fresh ideas and proven practices from WIL and EL leaders
    • Meaningful connections with colleagues and industry partners
    • Innovative approaches to collaboration, technology, and student success
    • Shared vision on advancing WIL and EL together


    Conference Schedule

    • November 10 | Morning | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • November 11 | Afternoon | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    • November 12 | Morning | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


    Sessions include:

    • Opening & closing keynotes
    • Coffee chats
    • Breakout sessions
    • Networking opportunities


    Ticket Information

    Members! Register early by Wednesday, September 30, to take advantage of the Early Bird rate. Not an EWO member? Become one today!


    EWO Member Early Bird Registration: $125.00 +HST (ends September 30)

    EWO Member Regular Registration: $150.00 +HST

    Non-EWO Member Regular Registration: $175.00 +HST

    Presenter Registration: $100.00 +HST


    Session Lineup: 

     Presentation/Panel Title  Presenter(s) Name Organization Name 
     Building Career Ecosystems   Andrew Bassingthwaighte  Brock University
     Intentional Architecture: Sustaining a 'Hat-Trick' of Employability and Inclusive WIL through UDL Design   Aoife Prendergast  Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Ireland
     Partnership in Practice: A Collaborative Approach to International Co-op Success Ashoka Patel, Sarah Kabalan, Alicia Gibson  Algonquin College
     Flexibility in Experiential Learning: Opportunities, Challenges and Scale  Eileen O'Connor, Laura Ambrosio, Caitlyn Shyng, Omotolani Oyelade  University of Ottawa, Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, Connected Canadians, School of Human Kinetics
     Stronger Together in Practice: Seneca’s Career Concierge for Scalable WIL & EL Support  Imran Mouna, Sheila Bruce  InStage, Seneca Polytechnic
     Bringing WIL Home: Strengthening Communities, Retaining Talent  Janet Westbury-Swain CEWIL Canada
     Taking a Universal Approach to Reflection and[LD2.1] Career Competency Development at Sheridan College  Jessica Angus, Christina Wiggins, Laura Dutton Sheridan College
     Orbis Outcome, From Functional to Exceptional: Continuous Improvement Strategies for Enhancing the User Experience  Jordan Carlson  Sheridan College
     Change Makers in Co-op or Co-op for Community  Kate Dal Castel  University of Waterloo
     Forging Pathways: Military-Connected Co-op  Kelsey Currie, Andrew Malison  Fanshawe College, Canadian Armed Forces
     Student Readiness for Experiential Learning: Theory and Action for Empowering Student Learning  Kris Erickson, Danielle Moed  Toronto Metropolitan University
     Delivering Inclusive, Accessible, and Scalable WIL through Virtual Mentorship and Project-Based Learning  Krista Pawley, Shenelle Payne Cuffy  Wavemakers, Ontario Tech University
     Never Search Alone: Building Access to People for International Student Success in WIL Laura Li McMaster University
     Building Employer Partnerships in WIL  Manmita Chopra, Suzette Williams  Seneca Polytechnic
     In THEIR Words: Experiences of Student Leaders from Equity-Deserving Groups – Panel  Martha Gutierrez, Angelo Vaccaro, Hana El Kaissi, Maria Osea  Seneca Polytechnic
     Rethinking Award Bias: Expanding Access and Recognition in Co-op Programs  Philip Brown, Stephanie Panou  University of Toronto Scarborough
     Nothing New, Just Better Connected: Coordinating Experiential and Work-Integrated Learning Around What Is Already Happening  Rachel Jenson, Greg McIntyre  University of Waterloo, Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business
     EL across the student journey  Sarah King  DeGroote School of Business - McMaster University
     Is teaching your calling? Students discovering opportunities through experiential learning  Sophia Bello  University of Toronto
     Relational Readiness in WIL: Integrating Critical and Indigenous-Informed Approaches
    		  Tara Zabella, Leslie Wexler  George Brown Polytechnic
     Investing in Early Talent: Innovative Experiential and Career Education Models to Cultivate a Sustainable and Inclusive Campus Talent Pipeline  Trevor Buttrum  Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE)

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