HELP BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF DESIGNERS: HIRE A CO-OP STUDENT TODAY!

Our students are excited to contribute to your business and build a better world. Here’s how they describe themselves:

“Open-minded to new ideas, resilient to demanding work environments, and loves to bring her sense of humor to the work environment.”

“Creative mind with an entrepreneurial spirit for business. Passionate about exploratory and experimental architecture.”

“Experienced in residential and commercial designs, with practice in space planning, design development, quantification, and budget works.”  

“Strong multi-tasking attributes allowing for smooth workflow in a highly active setting.”  

Employers schedule for hiring 2025 Summer Students:

• Job posting: January to May
• Application Review: according to the employer’s deadline
• Interviews and Offers: determined by the employer
• Work Term Start Date: May (exact date determined by the employer)
• Work Term End Date: August (or later for 8, 12, or 16-month work terms)

Co-op work terms must be full-time, paid positions for a minimum of 10-weeks. Employers may be qualified for Manitoba Paid Work Experience Tax Credits and other hiring incentives.  

Are you ready to post an opportunity?
Send the following details to faumcoop@umanitoba.ca or complete our online submission form

• Job title
• Job Location
• Length of Term
• Job Description
• Job Requirements/ qualifications
• Application details

The Co-operative Education / Integrated Work Program is available to students at both undergraduate and graduate levels in all disciplines: Environmental Design, Architecture, City Planning, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture. This year we have over 150 students looking to find a co-op placement.

For more information on the Faculty of Architecture Co-op Program please visit us online: https://umanitoba.ca/architecture/cooperative-education#employers

To read about our 2024 Co-op year, see “FAUM Co-op Program celebrates another successful year with strong alumni and employer support” on UM Today.

Organizations who hire co-op students can benefit from motivated students who are eager to contribute in the workplace. Students who participate in co-op programs gain a critical advantage by acquiring real-world experience and building professional networks long before graduation.

For his first co-op work term, Akshai was hired by Exchange Group to assist with claims that involved farm properties. The organization needed someone with knowledge of the industry who could not only help with the claims assessments but be able to connect with their clients in both a knowledgeable and service-oriented way.

Transferable skills

Holly Klann, the Faculty’s Co-op Coordinator, emphasizes how students’ previous experiences can augment their skills sets and prepare them for the professional workplace. For example, Akshai credits his ability to overcome a steep learning curve at Exchange Group by utilizing customer service skills he gained from previous work in hospitality. “I had to communicate complex information to different stakeholders clearly and concisely, while developing a rapport with clients and making sure they felt fully assisted”.

The transition from a business-oriented role at The Exchange Group to a technical role in a lab setting at the Grain Research Laboratory of the Canadian Grain Commission might seem like a significant shift, but Akshai found that the skills he developed at his first co-op term have been directly applicable in his new position. For example, a strong foundation in organization, attention to detail, and data analysis have proven to be skills that are critical in a current role as a lab technician.

Mentorship and support

Askhai credits his success in his first work term at Exchange Group with the support he received in the workplace. “In previous roles, I was afraid to ask questions, but everyone at Exchange Group were very open to helping, which in turn motivated me want to learn more. Everyone, including partners, the CEO, listened to me, and this gave me so much more confidence to do my job”.

Networking is another area where Akshai has found the co-op program to be invaluable. Not only did he make direct connections with his colleagues, but they were able to introduce him to other professionals in the industry, as well as share information about previous positions they held. “The connections you make on your work term are important – be professional, stay on good terms, get good references, and build your career”.

The benefits of co-op for employers

From an employer’s perspective, co-op students like Akshai bring fresh perspectives, a strong work ethic, and motivation to learn.

Co-op students also provide valuable support to organizations, particularly during busy periods or to help with large projects. Akshai’s supervisor Scott Hosfield at Exchange Group stated “He has been a huge help to us, and has brought our claims assessment progress substantially closer to completion”.

When asked what motivated his organization to participate to hire a co-op student, Akshai’s supervisor at the Canadian Grain Commission Dr. Ning Wang said “It’s a good opportunity to train young people and expose them to the real work environment and see the real world. It is also beneficial to us for completing specific projects or tasks due to their eagerness to learn and develop their skills”.

Akshai’s supervisor at Exchange Group, Scott Hosfield, offers this advice to other co-op supervisors: “Have a clear goal in mind of what you want the student to accomplish. Ideally have a project that they can start and see to completion. If this isn’t possible, having a clear transition plan to transfer the work to another employee or the next co-op student is important”.

Advice for future co-op students

Akshai has valuable advice for students considering joining a co-op program: “Gain work experience early, because the degree of adaptability required will be a lot greater if you wait till after school. Adaptability is one of the most important skills you need as an employee and starting a new job. Co-op also teaches you accountability – you’re responsible for your own work, and your colleagues are counting on you to get your job done. It also helped me with my studies as I was able to translate what I learned back to my schoolwork and recognize any disconnects”.

Looking ahead: A bright future

For students and employers alike, co-op education offers invaluable opportunities for growth. Akshai states “It’s not always about the money you earn – you also feel good about yourself, can make a name for yourself in a reputable industry/organization, and increase your motivation and create a vision for your future”. Students like Akshai gain practical experience, develop transferable skills, and build professional networks, while employers benefit from fresh ideas, additional support, the chance to mentor the next generation of leaders in their industries, and a direct connection to future hires.

Cooperation and Partnership Development

Established in 2018, the Faculty of Architecture’s Cooperative Education/Integrated Work Program is designed to enrich academic learning with paid work experience. This program allows students to refine their skills, apply knowledge in real-world settings, expand their perspectives, and explore potential career specializations. Co-op students have contributed to businesses and communities across Canada, internationally, and in northern regions.

The program is available to undergraduate and graduate students in all Environmental Design streams (ED3-level and higher) and all Master’s programs, including Architecture, City Planning, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture.

Student Experience

Michael Mikawoz, an ED3 Architecture student spent his summer Co-op work term at MQN Architecture in Vernon, BC.  For Michael, this placement enabled him to hone his technical software skills – “Having been involved in well over 20 different projects I typically would be working on 5 at the same time. Tagging, dimensioning, adding construction notes were all tasks I would complete daily. Provided an address, I would often create a site in Revit and following the regional bylaws, illustrate setbacks and other important information.”

From turning ‘client napkin sketches’ into 3D modelling, Michael was able to use the foundational knowledge that he learnt in school and apply it to the professional world. When asked about the most valuable takeaway from his summer placement, he said, “Every day I experienced and learned something new and feel fortunate to have had such a great co-op experience. Learning how the design process works for architects and what it’s like being in an office environment has made my decisions on future endeavours clearer.”

Enhancing Skills with Experiential Learning

Over 130 Faculty of Architecture students participated in Co-op in 2023-2024. Everyone involved benefited from career-development workshops, including sessions on interview skills, resumé composition and cover letter writing. Additionally, students enjoyed trans-disciplinary exchanges with one another across different streams and with potential employers from multiple design, planning and construction sectors.

The annual portfolio workshop allowed 90 students to network and gain personalized feedback, detailed advice and inspirational encouragement.

Thank you to the numerous professionals, including representatives from the MAA, MALA, MPPI and PIDIM, who dedicated time and insights to this valuable mentorship opportunity.

Thinking to hire a Co-op student in 2025?

We welcome opportunities in all design and planning fields, as well as government, not-for-profit and commercial sectors. Four, eight, twelve and sixteen-month work terms are available, typically beginning in May. Hiring incentives for employers, including Manitoba tax credits, are available. Find out more here.

Thank you to the 2024 participating Co-op employers:

1×1 Architecture
Affinity Architecture
Architecture 49
Doors Open Winnipeg
Elm Builders
GCAT Group Inc.
Gillis Quarries
Grey & Ivy
Holz Construction
HTFC
LM Architectural Group
MMP Architects
MQN Architecture
Number TEN
Province of Manitoba
Red River Planning District
Scatliff + Miller + Murray
Shape Industries
Stantec
Storefront MB
Studio One Eleven
Thurber Engineering
Unit 7 Architecture
Urban Systems Limited
Verne Reimer Architecture Incorporated

Gillis Quarries Limited (GQL) is a fourth-generation company built on industry-leading customer service, product quality and need satisfaction. Over the last 114 years, GQL has grown into one of Canada’s largest dimensional stone quarries, specializing in the fabrication of Tyndall Stone®, a wonderfully distinct, mottled, fossilized natural stone. This rare dolomitic limestone deposit discovered in Garson, MB in 1894 has given birth to some of the most beautiful buildings in modern history. As of October 2022, Gillis Quarries became the first stone in Canadian history to be internationally recognized with the designation Global Heritage Stone Resource. In 2024, Bill 201 was passed in the Manitoba Legislature naming Tyndall Stone® the official stone for the Province of Manitoba. Gillis Quarries Limited is a people-oriented company with a multi- generational, experienced team committed to providing the very best in natural stone solutions.

Jackielyn Ilagan (2009 B.Env.D.), Manager of Business Development and Jeffrey Dolovich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Gillis Quarries heard of the FAUM Co-op program through close clients in the industry who are designers and architects and who have hired successfully. As a graduate from the Environmental Design Program, Jackie, as well as some of her colleagues at Gillis who have had similar experiences, felt that students who go through the program had inherited a distinct work ethic.  Jackie feels that “students and alumni from the program hold a rigor and specific skill set that is transferrable and beneficial to many roles at Gillis Quarries Ltd. It is that skill set that accelerates the training required for the position.”

We asked Joy to talk about his experience at Gillis Quarries and here is what he had to say:

Joy Bajwa at Gillis Quarries.

What is your position with Gillis Quarries?

My position at Gillis Quarries is titled administrative and communications coordinator but the majority of my time is dedicated to designing. I’ve been working on website design, promotion design, visualization, graphic design, business development and leads. My responsibilities are to take care of the company’s digital presence and reach out to firms, contractors, and developers in relation to masonry design.

How does your experience in the Faculty of Architecture translate to your position with Gillis Quarries?

Everything I have learned in the faculty has been translated in some way. My experiences that have translated organically are communication, presentation, decision-making, interpersonal skills, adaptability and empathy. Some of the more technical things that have translated quite nicely are graphic design, architectural technology, reading drawings, and understanding building specifications.

What skills are you most interested in learning or developing at Gillis Quarries?

One of the most crucial skills I have been developing over the past month at Gillis is learning Business and the Architectural industry as I hope to one day open my own practice. Before I am done with my co-op term I want to leave with a deeper understanding of masonry and a cohesive understanding of how a project goes from a design phase to being built.

What has been the most surprising thing you’ve learned about Gillis Quarries, the industry, or yourself since you started this position?

The most surprising element is how far from my experience from the ED Program has elevated my work. From designing to understanding the structural element of masonry application. Another thing that surprised me was how deeply Gillis is involved in the Design industry, but we don’t see enough of them. I am also privileged to work next to previous ED graduates, Civil Engineers, Drafters and administrators as my work is multifaceted.

Jackielyn had this advise for anyone considering hiring a co-op student,

“Be open to the opportunity. I was skeptical at first however since hiring I’ve been pleased with the output, and I am thankful for the knowledge I’ve gained in return. We initially weren’t looking for a termed position, a summer term at that – however, it has been a great help and gain for Gillis Quarries on multiple levels.  The employer benefits from a high caliber, albeit short term employee while the student gets the invaluable industry experience they thirst for to round out their education.  Joy has been exposed to many facets of the industry and possibly in ways he was not expecting. It is a win-win for everyone.”

Jeffrey Dolovich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Gillis Quarries provides a tour of the of the quarry in Garson, MB

Co-op staff  visited the production and administrative facilities where Joy is employed this summer.

Twenty-five students from the Faculty of Architecture secured work terms in summer 2023 – including positions in Winnipeg and Surrey, BC.

These experiential learning opportunities help build professional skills and knowledge, foster career development, and expose young designers to inspiring and important work.

Student Experience

Kylie Tokariwski, an ED4 Architecture student spent her summer Co-op work term at Holz Constructors Incorporated.  For Kylie, this placement enabled her to hone her technical skills – from building pre-fab wall panels to detailing construction drawings, Kylie was able to use her foundational knowledge that she learnt in school and apply it to the professional world. When asked about the most valuable take away from her summer placement, she said, “nothing beats building a wall panel from scratch. From framing, to sheathing, to applying waterproofing, I will never forget how a wall goes together!”

Enhancing Skills with Experiential Learning

Over 100 Faculty of Architecture students participated in Co-op in 2022-2023. Everyone involved benefited from career-development workshops, including sessions on interview skills, resumé composition and cover letter writing. Additionally, students enjoyed trans-disciplinary exchanges with one another across different streams and with potential employers from multiple design, planning and construction sectors.

The annual portfolio workshop allowed students to network and gain personalized feedback, detailed advice and inspirational encouragement.

Thank you to the numerous professionals, including representatives from the MAA, MALA, MPPI and PIDIM, who dedicated time and insights to this valuable mentorship opportunity.

Cooperation and Partnership Development

Launched in 2018, the Faculty of Architecture’s Cooperative Education/Integrated Work Program option is designed to complement academic study with paid work experience, enabling students to sharpen skills, apply knowledge, broaden perspectives, and consider future career specialization. Co-op students have worked internationally, across Canada and in the north, helping businesses and communities prosper.

Co-op is open to undergraduate and graduate students in all streams of the Environmental Design program (ED3-level and higher) and all Masters programs (Architecture, City Planning, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture).

Thinking to hire a Co-op student in 2024?

We welcome opportunities in all design and planning fields, as well as government, not-for-profit and commercial sectors. Four, eight, twelve and sixteen-month work terms are available, typically beginning in May. Hiring incentives for employers, including Manitoba tax credits, are available. Find out more here.

Thank you to the 2023 participating Co-op employers:

Champagne Landscaping
UofM AES
f-Blok
HTFC
FAUM Workshop
Little Bluestem Landscape Architecture
Stantec
Sputnik Architecture
Architecture49
Scatliff Milller Murray
Shape Industries
St. James Assiniboia School Division
Geller’s Design | Build | Landscape
Boreal Architecture
Grey & Ivy
UofM AES
Thinkspace Architecture
Kindret Landscaping
Verne Reimer Architecture
StorefrontMB
Holz Construction
Architecture49
LM Architectural Group

Lisa Landrum, Associate Dean Research and Academic Liaison for the Co-op/I Program, connected with Dallin to learn more about this transformational experience. 

Tell us about Iqaluit.

Iqaluit is the capital city of the territory of Nunavut, located on the Southeast corner of Baffin Island and surrounded by mountainous ranges and arctic tundra. Home to approximately 9,000 permanent residents, this unique city, with no connecting roads and an entirely above-grade infrastructure, serves as a main tether between the high arctic and Southern Canada. Like most communities in Nunavut, Iqaluit is only accessible by plane, snowmobile, or boat during the melt season.

Inuktitut is one of four official languages of the Territory. Many street and building signs appear in Inuktitut, then English, French, and Inuinnaqtun. 

What was your role, and what kinds of projects did you work on?

I was a Facility Planner within the department of Community & Government Services (CGS), Capital Projects Division (CPD). As the title suggests, my job was to plan facilities within the working project portfolio for all departments of the government, be it Education, Health, Environment, etc. 

Over the course of my eight-month contract, I worked alongside four other Facility Planners with varying professional backgrounds to help develop business cases, design briefs and all the preliminary planning activities required to get a government facility project off the ground and ready for construction tender.

I was involved in multiple projects of varying sizes and complexity, sometimes in a supportive role, at other times I was the sole planner. My experience with office complexes stands out: I helped plan communal services for various government departments, such as Justice, IT, and Wildlife. I found it quite interesting to see the full progression of some projects from initial design to completed construction. It was rewarding to know the work I was doing was positively impacting the territory. 

What did a typical day consist of?

An early morning start! I would usually be working at my office desk by 7:30am. Depending on the projects, I would meet with other departments, government representatives and communities, then join my fellow planners for coffee at 10:30am in a café called the Caribrew. Here, we would discuss life, theories, and shop talk, among other experiences. They loved to impart as much knowledge as possible and I was more than obliged and grateful to take part and listen. 

At the end of the workday (around 5:00pm), I may go to the gym, stay in, or go out with friends to one of the few establishments for dinner and drinks, such as the Aqsarniit Hotel lounge or the Storehouse bar. On alternating Tuesdays, the Storehouse would host open mic nights, at which I thoroughly enjoyed playing guitar.  

How is working on design and construction projects in the north unique?

One of the biggest differences is what there is to build on: permafrost. The land is essentially comprised of ice, and it is crucial for any building construction to maintain the cold temperatures of the ground while still allowing for a warm interior. By warming up the ground, the building risks being heavily damaged from melting and changing the existing permafrost. 

Other unique parameters include material availability, accessibility to communities and job sites (namely by plane), and availability of skilled labor in the region to complete and maintain such facilities. 

As challenging as these qualities are, learning how to mitigate these risks from the wealth of knowledge provided by prior generations with experience of building and designing in the arctic can become a highly rewarding experience. With a rapidly advancing technological culture, there is more and more opportunity to improve facility development, function and longevity.

What part of the experience did you find most thrilling?

Most things were thrilling. I was constantly in amazement of how different things are in Nunavut. Be it travelling to different communities by charter plane, learning the Inuit culture, adapting to cold-climate design, meeting interesting people, or adjusting to the ever-changing daylight. There was never a dull moment. Everything felt new to me, even as the end of my eight-month stay approached. That feeling of newness and continual learning is something I consistently aspire to and am extremely grateful to have experienced.

What did you find most challenging?

I think overcoming the mental obstacle of being in such an isolated region was a huge challenge when I first arrived. But a challenge in a good way. The setting forced me to leave my sense of comfort and familiarity of the world and, as a result, be able to grow as a person and gain some great insightful experience.  

In your article for the Manitoban you described eight guiding principles of Inuit Quajimajatuqangit (Inuit traditional knowledge). How might these principles affect design work in other contexts?

The Inuit Quajimajatugangit serves as a great foundational principle in decision making, allowing designers to reflect on the impacts of choices. I believe that harbouring a communal sense of respect and stewardship for one’s fellow peers and environment brings about a healthy culture in the design world for new generations to learn from and perpetuate. 

Learn more about the Faculty of Architecture’s Co-op program here.

HELP BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF DESIGNERS: HIRE A CO-OP STUDENT TODAY!

Our students are excited to contribute to your business and build a better world. Here’s how they describe themselves:

“Open-minded to new ideas, resilient to demanding work environments, and loves to bring her sense of humor to the work environment.”

“Creative mind with an entrepreneurial spirit for business. Passionate about exploratory and experimental architecture.”

“Experienced in residential and commercial designs, with practice in space planning, design development, quantification, and budget works.”  

“Strong multi-tasking attributes allowing for smooth workflow in a highly active setting.”  

Employers schedule for hiring 2023 Summer Students:

• Job posting: January to May
• Application Review: according to the employer’s deadline
• Interviews and Offers: determined by the employer
• Work Term Start Date: May (exact date determined by the employer)
• Work Term End Date: August (or later for 8, 12, or 16-month work terms)

Co-op work terms must be full-time, paid positions for a minimum of 10-weeks. Employers may be qualified for Manitoba Paid Work Experience Tax Credits and other hiring incentives.  

Are you ready to post an opportunity?
Send the following details to faumcoop [at] umanitoba [dot] ca

• Job title
• Job Location
• Length of Term
• Job Description
• Job Requirements/ qualifications

The Co-operative Education / Integrated Work Program is available to students at both undergraduate and graduate levels in all disciplines: Environmental Design, Architecture, City Planning, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture.

For more information on the Faculty of Architecture Co-op Program please visit us online: https://umanitoba.ca/architecture/cooperative-education#employers

To read about our 2022 Co-op year, see “Launching Careers with Cooperative Education” on UM Today.

Over the past six weeks — and for the next six and a half months — I have embarked on
a co-op work term placement through the faculty of architecture in Iqaluit, Nunavut as a
facility planner with the territorial government.

As the title suggests, I help with the planning stages of all government-owned and
operated facilities throughout Nunavut. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with any
new builds being constructed or existing buildings that require renovations, and providing
feasibility studies or business cases on how to approach or prioritize any facility
requirements within the other branches of government.

Throughout my brief time here, I must say that this area is truly its own little corner of the
world. It certainly offers similarities to other southern Canadian communities, but the
paradigm shift in the culture is immediately noticeable and quite pleasant in its own way.

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Thirty students from all disciplinary streams secured work terms in summer 2022 – nearly double the number of placements from last year. Two additional work terms commenced this fall. Jobs were secured across Winnipeg, in Toronto, and with the Government of Nunavut in Iqaluit. Thirteen employers in 2022 were first-time Co-op partners!

These experiential learning opportunities are building professional skills and knowledge, fostering career development, and exposing the next generation of designers to a variety of inspiring and important work.

Student Experience

This summer, students gained hands-on experience in building and landscaping, and contributed to designing and planning affordable urban housing, infrastructure and services for First Nations communities, and neighborhood revitalization strategies. Co-op students helped to renovate and maintain educational facilities for two Winnipeg school divisions, and participated in making much loved cultural spaces more beautiful, sustainable and inclusive.

For Saba Mirhosseini, an international M.Arch student from Iran, a Co-op placement with Grey & Ivy enabled her to apply a love of learning, passion for making, and experience working with ArchiKID to a multidisciplinary collective of design-builders bringing educational programs and visualization techniques to Manitoba youth.  For Landscape and Urbanism ED student Lilian Gorchinski, a work term with the Assiniboine Park Conservancy meant collaborating with the skilled zoo horticultural crew to care for plant habitats of butterflies and cougars. She also created and maintained complex landscapes for multitudes of visitors, and gained first-hand technical experience with a variety of landscaping equipment. Watch their Instagram takeovers here.

Insights and testimonials from Co-op students speak to the thrill of gaining a first professional experience, the joy of collaborating with knowledgeable and supportive teams, an appreciation for expanding skills and networks, and an excitement for future contributions to the field.

Enhancing Skills with Experiential Learning

Nearly 120 Faculty of Architecture students participated in Co-op in 2021-2022. Everyone involved benefited from career-development workshops, including sessions on interview skills, resumé composition and cover letter writing. Additionally, students enjoyed trans-disciplinary exchanges with one another across different streams and with potential employers from multiple design, planning and construction sectors.

The annual portfolio workshop enabled students to network and gain personalized feedback, detailed advice and inspirational encouragement.

THANK YOU to the twenty-eight professionals, including representatives from the MAA, MALA, MPPI and PIDIM, who dedicated time and insights to this valuable mentorship opportunity. Special gratitude goes to architects Lindsay Oster of Prairie Architects and Shane Solomon of Republic Architecture Inc. who shared opening words of practical wisdom at this event.

Cooperation and Partnership Development

Launched in 2018, the Faculty of Architecture’s Cooperative Education/Integrated Work Program option is designed to complement academic study with paid work experience, enabling students to sharpen skills, apply knowledge, broaden perspectives, and consider future career specialization. Co-op students have worked internationally, across Canada and in the north, helping businesses and communities prosper.

Co-op is open to undergraduate and graduate students in all streams of the Environmental Design program (ED3-level and higher) and all Masters programs (Architecture, City Planning, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture).

Thinking to hire a Co-op student in 2023?

We welcome opportunities in all design and planning fields, as well as government, not-for-profit and commercial sectors. Four, eight, twelve and sixteen-month work terms are available, typically beginning in May. Hiring incentives for employers, including Manitoba tax credits, are available. Find out more here.

Thank you to the 2022 participating Co-op employers:

5468796 Architecture Inc.
Assiniboine Park Conservancy
City of Toronto (City Planning)
fBlok
ft3 Arch. Landscape & ID
Government of Nunavut
Grey & Ivy
Hanson & Jung Architects, Tor.
Kindret Landscaping
Holz Construction
Little Bluestem Landscape Architecture + Design
LM Architects
MB Gov’t Municipal Relations
MB Parks
MCM Architects
Monteyne Architecture
Number Ten Architects
Ray SC Wan Architects
Scatliff+Murray+Miller
St. James Assiniboia School Div.
StorefrontMB
Verne Reimer Architects
Winnipeg School Division
UM – Arch/Eng. Services
UM – FABLab
UM – Partners Program
Up North Architecture, Inc.
Voitec Architect Inc.

Since the university’s founding, experiential learning has provided opportunities for students to apply their learning in a range of diverse contexts and to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions critical to life, work and global citizenship. The university also recognizes that experiential learning integrates principles drawn from Indigenous pedagogies, including respect, reciprocity and reflection and is inextricably linked to Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing.

“Many people think of co-op placements and internships when they think of experiential learning, but the umbrella is wider than work-integrated learning,” says Rebecca Brooks, a faculty specialist in experiential learning. “UM has identified twelve types of experiential opportunities, including creative works, laboratories and studios, applied research and community engaged learning.”

The Office of Experiential Learning serves as a gathering place for a growing community of practice dedicated to sharing knowledge, fostering reflection and enhancing experiential learning at UM.

Learn more about The Office of Experiential Learning and reach out to start a conversation about your experiential learning initiatives.

Book a consultation with a faculty specialist in experiential learning.

Attend an experiential learning workshop, upcoming dates include April 14 and April 27.