How it Works

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is designed to help students like you gain valuable hands-on experience — without the time commitment of a traditional job or internship. We know that balancing classes, studying, and personal responsibilities can make it difficult to take on additional work. That’s why WIL creates opportunities that fit into your schedule, so you can gain real-world experience without added pressure.

Through partnerships with ASU educators, clubs, and organizations, WIL connects students with industry partners seeking support on real-world projects or simulations. These projects are designed to align with your career interests, allowing you to apply your skills in practical, impactful ways. Whether you're working independently, collaborating with your peers, or contributing as part of a club activity, you'll gain valuable experience, build your portfolio, and develop connections with industry professionals — all while enhancing your education and preparing for your future career.

Examples of projects and simulations include:

types

Student experience in applying what they’ve learned to real-world problems is a top indicator of workplace success.

(Gallup)

Work-Integrated Learning gives students the tools to engage in hands-on learning. This form of experiential learning introduces students to what work might look like in their future career and helps them develop skills to be a successful professional.

Recent studies show that bachelor’s degree recipients that participate in work-integrated learning have higher personal income, believe that their education helped them achieve their goals, experience higher career satisfaction, and think that their education was worth the cost.

However, national studies indicated that students of color, low-income students, first generation students, and female students are less likely to participate in these types of experiences.

Our charter demands that we address this challenge. Short-term industry projects and work simulation programs are where we are starting.

The Power of Work-Based Learning, Strada, 2022.

Short-term industry projects at ASU to date

16,128

students

1.8M+

experiential learning hours

165

courses

+$13,859

average personal income

Contact Us

For questions about Work-integrated learning at ASU, or inquiries on partnering with us:

workintegratedlearning@asu.edu

email us