Imagine your students working and learning differently

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What is the true value of integrated work and learning?


Work experiences that are integrated with learning and career interests empower students and provide access to valuable opportunities to learn by doing. Inclusive opportunities that provide support to working learners is key to academic progress and building skills that employers need.

Studies have shown that student success, both today and tomorrow, is improved through:

  • Enriched supervisor working learner relationships
  • Connections with specific career opportunities while in college
  • Skill acquisition and career readiness 

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The Work+Collective seeks to inspire those interested in higher education and student success to engage and support this national movement. 

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The Work+ Institute is helping rethink student employment. As part of The Collective, national partners share their inspiration, learnings and resources.

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