In a recent article for University Business, Riipen co-founder Dana Stephenson discusses the importance of participating in work-integrated learning. Stephenson describes barriers to WIL such as a lack of time or financial reasons. Additionally, work-based learning is often treated as a peripheral activity, rather than a driver of student success. “Higher education needs to flip the script,” argues Stephenson who writes that work experience should be seen as a critical competitive advantage. The author asserts that embedding paid work experience that aligns with student career goals into the educational experience would ensure that all students graduate with real-world experience.
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