Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Hub

Our WIL Hub connects 340+ RCA members with Alberta post-secondary institutions to access student support, helping circular economy organizations engage emerging talent, supporting schools’ employment goals, and providing students with real-world experience.

SHAPING FUTURE READY TALENT TOGETHER

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) combines academic study with hands-on industry experience. Through the WIL Hub, RCA members can connect directly with the Career Services departments of post-secondary institutions to explore how students can support their projects.

Opportunities include internships, co-ops, mentorships, applied research, and community service learning. WIL helps students gain workplace skills while contributing to meaningful industry projects.

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RCA Members

Visit our catalogue of Career Service departments and contact them directly to learn more about WIL opportunities that best match your project needs.

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Post-Secondary Institutions

Learn more about the RCA, the circular economy, and our members to understand the types of organizations that may connect with you to access your programs.

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What is Work Integrated Learning (WIL)?

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) combines academic study with hands-on industry experience. Through the WIL Hub, RCA members can connect directly with the Career Services departments of post-secondary institutions to explore how students can support their projects. Opportunities may include internships, co-ops, mentorships, applied research, and community service learning. WIL helps students gain workplace skills while contributing to meaningful industry projects. 

The WIL Hub connects RCA members with Alberta post-secondary institutions to access funded or subsidized student support for projects and employment. It is designed as an easy-to-use resource where members can learn about WIL opportunities and connect with schools to engage students in their projects, giving them practical, real-world experience and industry exposure. 

For RCA Members 

  • Access to emerging talent 
  • Support for projects or capacity gaps  

For Post-Secondary Institutions 

  • Strengthens curriculum relevance  
  • Supports graduate employment outcomes 
  • Provides students with workplace readiness when they graduate through valuable industry experience. 

The WIL Hub is a connector tool, not a jobs board. It’s about building connections between WIL programs offered at specific Alberta Post Secondary Institutions and RCA members with projects, not advertising positions.

The WIL Hub strengthens cross-sector collaboration, expands circular economy engagement, and closes gaps by supporting circular economy projects, especially in the ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) sector. 

Specifically, it supports the RCA’s goals to:   

  • Design and deliver programs that drive circular economy literacy and action. 
  • Support the ICI sector in developing strategies to overcome Alberta’s circularity gap.