Internship & Work-Integrated Learning Center

Outcome Assessments

iWIL programs are designed to develop or enhance the following outcomes for all four stakeholders: Students; Employers; University/Colleges; Society.  Continuous assessment of the level of achievement of each provides quality assurance and offers road markers to our mission.

Student Outcomes

  •       Academic

  • Ability to Integrate Classroom Theory with Workplace Practice
  • Clarity about Academic Goals
  • Academic Motivation
  • Technical Knowledge Through Use of  State-of-the-Art Equipment

  •      Professional

  • Understanding of Workplace Culture
  • Workplace Competencies
  • New or Advanced Skills
  • Career Management
  • Professional Network
  • After-Graduation Employment    Opportunities

  •        Personal

  • Maturity
  • Determination of Strengths & Weaknesses
  • Development/Enhancement of      Interpersonal Skills
  • Productive and Responsible Citizenship Skills
  • Lifelong Learning Skills

 Employer Outcomes

  • Well-prepared Short-term Employees

  • Flexibility to Address Human Resource Needs

  • Cost-effective Long-term Recruitment and Retention

  • Access to Candidates with Sought-after Skills and/or Background

  • Increased Staff Diversity

  • Partnerships with Academic Programs

  • Input on Quality and Relevance of School's Curricula

  • Cost-effective Productivity

 Colleges and University Outcomes

  • Retention of Career Oriented Students

  • Wider Range of Learning Opportunities for Students

  • Enriched Curriculum

  • Enhanced Reputation in the Employment Community

  • Improved Rate of Employment of Graduates

  • Increased Alumni Participation (hires students, contribute money, etc.)

  • Partnerships with Business, Government and Community Organizations

  • Increased External Support by Corporations, Foundations & Government Grants

 Societal Outcomes

  • Established Model for Workforce Preparedness

  • Productive and Responsible Citizens

  • Industry-Education Partnership