The expectation was that the employer-designed nature of the training would be engaging for students, leading to the development of targeted, transferable, in-demand skills that prepare students for future employment. [...] This study investigated the impact of the WE Accelerate program on the skill development and (under)employment outcomes of first work-term co-op students in a subsequent work term. [...] This table shows the proportion of WE Accelerate Program participants with high confidence in their teamwork and critical thinking skills development before and after the WE Accelerate Program Participants in WE Accelerate were employed at a higher rate (in the fall 2022 cohort only) and earlier (in the spring 2021 cohort only) in their second work term (in Winter 2022) than non- 2 The average wag. [...] What does participation involve? Participation in the study will consist of participating in an online survey at two time points (approximately three months apart at the beginning and end of the term), and each will take approximately 20 minutes of your time. [...] The research team hopes that the information you provide will help institutions understand what type of curriculum and programs to offer to students (specifically in the realm of WIL) to ensure they are better mailto:tjpretti@uwaterloo.ca mailto:dwdrewery@uwaterloo.ca prepared for their career paths.
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