Platform for work-integrated education

Work experience education programs like internships and co-operative education programs have become essential bridges between academics and professional practice. For educational institutions, these programs strengthen employer partnerships and improve graduate outcomes, while employers benefit from early access to talent pipelines and reduced onboarding costs for eventual hires. According to NACE’s Winter 2022 Quick Poll, internships are one of employers’ most effective recruitment tools, offering a higher return on investment than career fairs, on-campus visits, and other recruitment strategies.¹

From the students’ point of view, work experience education programs provide invaluable real-world experience, professional connections, and contextual understanding that classroom learning alone cannot deliver. According to NACE’s survey, employers frequently convert their interns into full-time hires, with over 50% eligible interns securing permanent positions.¹

Online platforms streamline the administrative burden of matching students with appropriate opportunities, facilitate communication between mentors and mentees, and provide robust data collection for program assessment. As geographic boundaries blur in our increasingly remote work environment, these platforms enable institutions to expand their employer networks beyond local connections, ensuring students gain exposure to diverse industries and roles regardless of physical location.