A recent provincial announcement will mean more support for North Island College (NIC) students taking part in Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences and regional employers looking to hire students.

The B.C. Government has announced an investment in co-ops, internships, practicums and community-service-learning opportunities, with NIC among the 13 post-secondary institutions included in the announcement.

The investment is part of the province’s StrongerBC: future ready action plan, announced in May. For institutions like NIC, it will provide a total of $4.5 million over three years.

“This funding represents a true commitment on behalf of the province in helping support students to transition successfully from their post-secondary studies to the workforce,” said Anita Budisa-Bonneau, NIC Coordinator for Work-Integrated Learning.

“Participating in a quality WIL experience before graduation helps students determine their future career path with confidence.”

Budisa-Bonneau says over the next three years, they’ll  be looking for ‘’innovative partnerships to help create more engaging, quality, and inclusive WIL experiences for all.”

NIC will be working on its plan for the new WIL funding in the coming weeks and will then release more information about opportunities for students and employers.

For more information about WIL opportunities at the college, visit NIC.