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Centre for Experiential Learning

 

What is the Centre for Experiential Learning?

The Centre for Experiential Learning (CEL) and Student Engagement at Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive hub supporting students, faculty, and employers through a range of services that enhance work-integrated learning (WIL), career readiness, student engagement and success.

Our team provides essential resources for pre-employment preparation, career transition, and employer partnerships while maintaining critical administrative operations like record-keeping and reporting.

CEL serves as a bridge between academic learning and real-world experiences, fostering meaningful connections and ensuring students are prepared for life beyond graduation.

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Work-Integrated Learning and Career Services 2023 Highlights Report

This annual report highlights general trends and developments over the past year.

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Work-Integrated Learning and Career Services 2022 Highlights Report

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Student Stories

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Why you should say YES to studying abroad

It’s been about a year since I’ve returned from my study abroad opportunity at the University of Hertfordshire in England. The University of Hertfordshire is…
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Finding her calling in therapeutic healing

Pursuing a university degree close to home when classes were online because of a world-wide pandemic helped Elise Cole focus on her career goal of becoming a…
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From memoirs to microplastics: Making headlines for a class assignment

When Christina Hunt enrolled in a journalism elective, she didn’t expect it to lead to seeing her byline in one of BC’s major newspapers. The opinion piece…
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From foster care to university graduate

Olivia Thomas credits her unwavering spirit and determination to overcome adversity with helping her finish university.  As the daughter of a residential…
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Rebooting his future with the information technology program

Matthias De Gisi is proof that you can pursue a university degree and find a career in the growing field of information technology – even if you didn’t finish…

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