Enhance your studies by gaining valuable work experience and accessing career readiness supports through our work integrated learning opportunities, such as co-op and placement programs. Earn course credit or get paid while developing essential, in-demand skills relevant to your field. These diverse experiences allow you to network within your chosen industry and apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, enriching your educational journey.
Year in Review by the Numbers
The numbers represent the number of student enrolment in each WIL type.
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Social Work Practicum
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Placement Courses
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Community-based Projects
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Co-op Program
Placement Courses
Placements are part-time, for-credit experiences that provide students with the opportunity to connect academic and real-world experiences.
LA&PS Co-op Program
The Co-op program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain full-time, paid work experience ranging for a duration of 4 to 20 months.
Practicum
Degree-required practicum for Undergraduate and Graduate Social Work students.
Community Based Projects
Students learn from engaging with community members and/or organizations through a specific project and/or inside the classroom. Reflection remains a key element.
Cross-Campus Capstone Course (C4)
Come together and join upper-level students from across York to work together in multi-disciplinary teams to solve real-world challenges. Challenges are posed by organizations from both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.
Work / Study Program
Enrich your classroom experiences, get support, and tools needed to develop competencies that will contribute to your long-term personal and professional success.
Work Integrated Learning Funding
The Work Integrated Learning fund is here to help you enhance your classes with innovative ideas. From guest speakers to field trips and community projects, this initiative is all about enriching educational experiences across all disciplines.