Evidence of the benefits of WIL

What does the research say about the benefits of WIL?

Employers want graduates who are work-ready and professionally competent. Some want graduates who have specific disciplinary knowledge, but all want graduates who will serve as productive, collaborative employees who fit into the culture of the organisation. This means that employers place a high value on generic and transferable skills (often known as graduate capabilities or attributes) such as communication, critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork.

WIL serves as a key vehicle in which students can develop these graduate capabilities. It also enables students to put theory into practice, and can help them make informed decisions about their career direction.

We've looked at videos showing case studies expressing the benefits of WIL. Now you have the opportunity to read a selection of research that evidences the benefits of WIL.

 

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