Work‑integrated learning: 3 insights for effective policy from Alberta

Good policy alone isn't enough to make work-integrated learning (WIL) succeed. What makes execution successful is addressing real-world constraints, barriers, and institutional capacity. Policy must recognize WIL's broader long-term educational value rather than measuring success through economic outputs or job placement. Governments also need to provide sustainable infrastructure to support WIL opportunities effectively. Lastly, policy frameworks must allow flexibility and diverse learning models to tailor experiential learning to specific academic disciplines and needs.