Where higher education institutions, employers and EdTech
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.
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.
Higher Education
Discover how work-integrated learning benefits all students
Industry
Engage learners and shape workforce readiness
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.
The Institute
A collaborative space where higher education institutions, employers, and EdTech partners design and test innovative WIL models.
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The Resource Hub
Open-access tools, frameworks, and case studies that make it easier to embed WIL at scale.
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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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