What is the Centre for Experiential Learning?
The Centre for Experiential Learning (CEL) and Student Engagement at Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive hub supporting students, faculty and employers through a range of services that enhance work-integrated learning (WIL), career readiness, student engagement and success.
Our team provides essential resources for pre-employment preparation, career transition, and employer partnerships while maintaining critical administrative operations like record-keeping and reporting.
CEL serves as a bridge between academic learning and real-world experiences, fostering meaningful connections and ensuring students are prepared for life beyond graduation.
- Danielle Johnsrude, Director
Work-Integrated Learning and Career Services 2023 Highlights Report
This annual report highlights general trends and developments over the past year.
Student Stories
Balancing parenthood and post-secondary studies
When Lavdeep Gill first considered applying to VIU’s Health Care Assistant program, he wasn’t sure how he would balance school with caring for his 17-…
Imagining Nanaimo in 2086
How will Nanaimo evolve in the coming decades and what could the city look like decades down the road?That was the question a group of…
VIU reaches halfway mark on campaign to remove financial barriers for students
The VIU Foundation’s Ripples of Change campaign has raised more than $1 million to help students achieve their educational dreams. Harold Chandra…
What does the public really think about restorative justice?
Examining how people understand and view restorative justice is at the heart of Maddy Reetham-Clayton’s research project. The third-year Criminology student is…
The moment it all became possible
When Casey Reumkens graduated from high school in 2020, she wasn’t sure of her next step. With the COVID-19 pandemic in full force, Casey knew she didn’t…