Reimagining higher education through

scalable, career-connected 

learning for every student

Where higher education institutions, employers and EdTech 
co-create the future of workforce readiness

Opportunity

The Opportunity

8.2 million learners wanted internship experience.

Only 3.6 million got it.

Higher education is changing. Students want learning that matters. Employers seek graduates who can move seamlessly from theory to practice.

The WIL Accelerator sits at the intersection, making hands-on, career-connected learning the new standard for every student.

 

Source: Business Higher Education Forum, 2024

Effects of work-integrated learning on bachelor’s degree recipients

Graduates earn more

Graduates report earning about $13,800 more per year on average.

Education feels more useful

Graduates are much more likely to feel their education helped them achieve their personal and professional goals.

Greater career satisfaction

Graduates report higher satisfaction with their careers.

Source:  The Power of Work-Based Learning, Strada, 2022

Who it's for

The WIL Accelerator brings together higher education institutions, employers, and EdTech partners to design, test, and scale hands-on learning that connects classrooms to the world of work. 

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Higher Education

Discover how work-integrated learning benefits all students

WIL Accelerator Employers

Industry

Engage learners and shape workforce readiness

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EdTech

Test, refine, and scale solutions. Design the digital side of an integrated future for working and learning.

What we do

Our work happens across three spaces— The Institute, The Resource Hub, and The Network— where ideas turn into action, and collaboration becomes impact.

WIL Accelerator LAB

The Institute

A collaborative space where higher education institutions, employers, and EdTech partners design and test innovative WIL models.

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WIL Card

The Resource Hub

Open-access tools, frameworks, and case studies that make it easier to embed WIL at scale.

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WIL Accelerator Network

The Network

Through webinars, live sessions, and collaborative events, we bring together educators, employers, and innovators who are shaping the future of learning.

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