This past week, The Talent Strategy Collective had the opportunity to connect with some of the most inspiring thought leaders at Magnet Network Live where we dove deep into conversations about responding to a rapidly changing work world. A world now shaped by the meeting of artificial intelligence and human intelligence in ways we’re just beginning to understand.
A key takeaway? There is an undeniable need for higher education to rethink how it prepares learners for their careers. As the workforce evolves, it’s not just about job titles or fixed career paths anymore; it’s about nurturing adaptability, flexibility, creativity and critical thinking. But how can we accomplish this within post-secondary systems that are often structured, slow to adapt, and tangled with red tape?
One solution that stands out is leveraging competencies, skills articulation, career exploration, and career education within adaptable frameworks like Work-Integrated Learning (WIL). Through programs that combine hands-on experience with academic learning, higher education can empower students to explore and refine their skills, preparing them for the dynamic demands of today’s job market.
Investing in Career Education and WIL programs isn’t just about fulfilling institutional promises; it’s about aligning education with the realities of the Future of Work. Every week, the roles we share reflect these investments—positions that show higher education’s commitment to helping learners and society navigate a work world that’s constantly evolving.
The future is uncertain, but with forward-thinking education, we can help learners thrive in it.
Check out this week’s (October 29) weekly Hive Update – curated opportunities that have intersections with career education, experiential education and WIL:
British Columbia (BC)
- Managing Director, Student Affairs | UBC | Link | Closes: 28-Nov-24
- Associate Director (Black Student Centre) | SFU | Link | Closes: 31-Oct
- Part-Time Lecturer – Cooperative Education | Northeastern University – Vancouver | Link
Alberta (AB)
- Team Lead, Student Affairs | U of Alberta | Link | Closes: 04-Nov-24
Saskatchewan (SK)
- Associate Vice President, Applied Research and Continuing Education | Sask Polytechnic | Link | Closes: 20-Nov-24
- Clinical Coordinator | University of Sask | Link | Closes: 12-Nov-24
Ontario (ON)
- Learning Facilitator – Team Lead – Community Integration Through Co-operative Education | Fleming College | Link | Closes: 30-Oct-24
- Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, Faculty of Management | Laurentian | Link | Closes: 31-Oct-24
- Employment Services Consultant – Barrie | Georgian | Link | Closes: 31-Oct-24
- Industry Specialist – SSE – FT Support (4 positions) | Humber | Link | Closes: 10-Nov-24
- Part-time Career Advisor | Algonquin | Link | Closes: 31-Oct-24
- Director, Career & Experiential Education | Algoma University | Link | Closes: 01-Nov-24
- Co-Curricular Record Coordinator | Lambton | Link | Closes: 04-Nov-24
- Co-op and Career Services Office Assistant | Lambton | Link | Closes: 31-Oct-24
- Manager, WIL (Work Integrated Learning) | Conestoga | Link | Closes: 07-Nov-24
- Analyst, Business Development and Partnerships | U of Ottawa | Link | Closes: 07-Nov-24
- Career Services Officer – Student Specialist | Western University | Link | Closes: 02-Nov-24
- Professional Practicum Student Supervisor and Support Lead | King’s College – Western | Link | Closes: 31-Oct-24
- Career Design Advisor | York | Link | No Date Given
- Instructional Support Coordinator – WE Accelerate (term) | Waterloo | Link | No Date Given
- Coordinator – Entrepreneurship Programs | U of T – St. George | Link | Closes: 08-Nov-24
- Director, Career Services | U of T – Rotman | Link | Closes: 10-Nov-24
New Brunswick (NB)
- Director of Student Success and Retention | St. Thomas | Link | Closes: 07-Nov-24
- Co-op and Experiential Learning Assistant PL5 | UNB | Link | Closes: 04-Nov-24
Quebec (QC)
- Manager, Black Student Centre | Concordia | Link | Closes: 11-Nov-24