Our conference theme, "Forging the Future Together," is not just a phrase; it's a principle that embodies the spirit of growth, resilience, and progress that is so strong within our membership. Whether your program or institution is small or large, new or well-established, or you’re an organization that welcomes WIL students – your role is integral in shaping these principles and building the future of work-integrated learning alongside us.

We invite submissions from programs, practitioners, scholars, students, industry and community partners, and employers to share experiences and expertise. We believe that the forging the future of WIL is a collective effort. To this end, to encourage the WIL student voice in presentations, CEWIL is offering a limited number of bursaries to student co-presenters. We also strive to build capacity for French language in WIL so please consider offering your session in French. We also welcome presenters who represent industry and community to share their WIL experience at our conference.

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As proposals are prepared, applicants are invited to consider how their presentation will not only align with CEWIL Canada’s core values of community, quality, integrity, learning, innovation, and respect but also demonstrate these values through the design of the session. Please consider how your proposal demonstrates a commitment to one or more of the following:

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• COMMUNITY: We are an inclusive, engaged, collaborative and passionate group that shares a collective interest and enthusiasm for Work-Integrated-Learning.

• QUALITY: We stand for high standards of rigour and evidence-based practices to ensure a high degree of excellence. CEWIL’s beacon of expertise and leading practices is the hallmark of our organization.

• INTEGRITY: CEWIL’s actions will align with our words. We will act ethically with attention to our values and hold the notions of honesty, pride, trust and helpfulness as our integrity standards.

• LEARNING: At CEWIL, curiosity and reflection are a way of life. We strive to acquire new knowledge, behaviours, and skills to continuously improve to meet the needs and education of our members.

• INNOVATION: CEWIL will respond to practical challenges through creative thinking and invention that will transform and sustain WIL as the world of work evolves.

• RESPECT: We know that part of building a thriving WIL ecosystem means tapping into our differences; of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to treating others as they wish to be treated and embed the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all that we do.

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​As CEWIL Canada works to support access, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, we would also like to hear how your proposal contributes to increasing and/or addressing access, equity, inclusion and belonging in WIL. True inclusivity and equity are reflected in how work is delivered, not just in what is said. Proposals should demonstrate how these principles are naturally embedded in the presenter’s work, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all attendees.