Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) acts as a bridge for the student between the academic present and their professional future. It aims to merge theoretical knowledge gained in academic studies with workplace experiences by developing relevant professional skills in preparation for future career opportunities
This report examines the legacy impact of the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programme through interview with WIL graduates that are now WIL workplace supervisors.
The findings contain suggestions that may enhance WIL supervision, student experiences and outcomes.
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Background:
A one-year project, comleted in 2019, to examine the legacy impact of the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programme first as a student and later as a WIL supervisor. A collaboration of Massey University, Auckland University of Technology, University of Waikato and New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER).
Rreport prepared by Andy Martin, Malcolm Rees, Jenny Fleming, Karsten Zegwaard and Karen Vaughan.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)