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October 12, 2023

Student Work Placement Program boosts career prospects & affordability for young Canadians

This article is the latest in a series highlighting the findings of The Impact of Work-Integrated Learning on Student Success and the Canadian Economy, which explores […]
March 24, 2023

Work-Integrated Learning program provides talent pipeline to jobs in vital trucking sector

Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay Program uses Work-Integrated Learning to introduce young job seekers to non-driver roles in transportation, and connects talent-hungry employers to new workers.
August 31, 2022

Bridging the school-to-work transition for youth

By making learning about work and how to get a job part of the education system, experts say the school-to-work transition will be easier to bridge.
March 23, 2022

How work-integrated learning benefits employers in remote, rural, and northern communities

Through work-integrated learning, employers in smaller communities can offer early talent an opportunity to experience life in a rural setting without the commitment of a permanent move.
February 11, 2022

Changing the talent narrative

This year’s Magnet Spark! Session at Cannexus22 explored the changing nature of experiential learning and its role in preparing students of all backgrounds for transitions into new opportunities.
May 17, 2021

How to Find and Hire a Work-Integrated Learning Student

Expert tips and advice for employers looking to hire WIL students to fill short-term employment opportunities.
March 23, 2021

How to Find a Great Co-op or Internship Placement, According to the Pros

If you’re a post-secondary student who is looking for a placement right now, here are seven tips from the experts that can help make your search a success.
March 5, 2019

Overcome the Recruitment Challenge: Match Your Business with Top Student Talent

Growing your business requires a lot of resources, including talent!  With a Magnet Export Business Portal account, you get matched to curated export, funding and growth […]
December 17, 2018

Work Integrated Learning a Key Topic at Conference Board of Canada’s Education and Skills Symposium

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) was the key topic for a panel discussion moderated by Magnet’s Executive Director, Mark Patterson, during the Conference Board of Canada’s Education […]
September 7, 2017

Powered by Magnet: Paid Work Integrated Learning Opportunities for College, University and Polytechnic Students

Magnet is powering the technology behind a new program announced by the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Government of Canada, which aims to […]
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