Implementing a Fully WIL Computing Science Program in Canada

This paper presents the pioneering implementation of a fully work-integrate learning (WIL) approach in Computing Science Education in Canada. This innovative approach aims to enhance inclusivity and diversity in computing education, inspired from successful WIL programs offered within the United Kingdom (UK). This paper offers a concise overview of the program’s development at York University, including its strategies for industry partnership, curriculum design, and mode of delivery. Overall, this work contributes to the advancement of educational practices in computing sciences and serves as a proposal for further implementation of WIL models in other university degree programs across Canada.