EWO Membership
Become an institution or individual member today!
Join 33 member institutions and 443 members to help strengthen our consolidated voice for WIL, Co-op and EL in Ontario’s post-secondary educational landscape.
I want to be a member
We work to bring you valuable resources, professional development opportunities and a space to have your voice heard. Become an institution or individual member today!
Why become an EWO Member?
As the voice of post-secondary experiential, work-integrated learning and co-operative education in Ontario, we work closely with our members to offer the following value and benefits of membership:
Advocacy with government officials
in Ontario for funding opportunities, growth and resources for the work we do with students and employers through our Government Relations Committee.
Keep members up-to-date and in the know
by providing noteworthy information in our communications, and opportunities for Professional Development through our annual conference, workshops/webinars through our Conference Working Group and our Professional Development Committee.
Annual co-op and WIL student awards
Celebrate student success each year during our annual co-op and WIL student awards through our Awards & Recognition Committee.
Provide opportunities
to immerse members within the EL/WIL space by providing Board positions and opportunities to sit on and/or chair committees.
Share knowledge
and best practices with other members and stakeholders.
Shape the vision
for our expanded mandate into experiential learning.
Invest in Ontario WIL, Co-operative Education & Experiential Learning by becoming a Member
What will a membership cost and what types of memberships are there?
| Membership Type | Fee | Voting Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Institutions | $350 + $25/member | 1 vote per member up to a maximum of 15 votes per institutional membership |
| Employer and Community Organizations | $350 + $25/member | No voting (advisory role only) |
| Honorary Memberships | No fee | No voting (advisory role only) |
*Please note that there is a service fee of 2.9% on your total that is charged for use of membership management software Wild Apricot
Member Testimonials
“It has been an absolute pleasure to sit on the EWO Awards and Recognition committee over the past four years and to have been able to serve as a co-chair for this committee over the past two years. This experience has provided me with so many incredible opportunities, from building collaborative relationships with partners from across various institutions, to developing further leadership skills, and most importantly, to recognizing and honouring incredible students who have contributed to our communities. I would highly encourage anyone considering joining a committee to explore opportunities with EWO.”
Lauren Broderick
As the Co-Chair/Chair of the Awards and Recognition Committee from 2017-2019 Ashley enjoyed connecting with colleagues from all over the province and celebrating the success of our Co-op and WIL students. Ashley also regularly participates in EWO annual conferences and webinars to stay current on trends and to connect with colleagues. “I am truly grateful for the opportunities that EWO provides to connect with and learn from professionals within the EL/WIL space”.
Ashley Carnrite
“It has been wonderful to see EWO go from strength to strength and become a visible and viable voice for Co-op and WIL programs in Ontario. Through building our Provincial networks we support WIL across the country. Well done EWO!”
Dr. Norah McRae
