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EWO Professional Development Virtual Conference Series 2026 - Stronger Together: A Shared Vision for WIL & EL (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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 â€“ 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)

EWO Professional Development Virtual Conference Series 2026 - Stronger Together: A Shared Vision for WIL & EL (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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.

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 â€“ 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)

EWO Professional Development Virtual Conference Series 2026 - Stronger Together: A Shared Vision for WIL & EL (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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.

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 â€“ 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)