WIL Resource Hub

Cutting-edge research and case studies that empower educators and employers with proven WIL strategies.

Research

Expanding Internships: Harnessing Employer Insights to Boost Opportunity and Enhance Learning
Through in-depth research and interviews with employers, the report identifies the key challenges companies face in offering internships, from operational constraints to market uncertainties. It also highlights the importance of quality in internship programs—students who complete high-quality internships gain a significant advantage in the job market.

Forging Partnerships to Align Education and Industry for the Workforce of Tomorrow
This report highlights the critical role of business-higher education partnerships in addressing skills gaps, advancing diversity, and building an innovative workforce that is ready for the jobs of tomorrow. It also explores business and higher education leaders’ differing perspectives on valuable WIL models and offers a case study from Hudson County Community College on building a new apprenticeship program.

Real-World Case Studies

Harnessing Project-Based Learning to Meet AI and Emerging Skills Demand (Blog)
Learn how three BHEF members and partners are meeting AI skills needs through applied learning initiatives. 

The Connecticut Tech Talent Accelerator: Partnerships Closing the Tech Skills Gap
Offering insights from a regional initiative strengthening tech talent pathways, this resource shares examples of how business-higher education partnerships have embedded WIL into new program design.

Case Study: Equipping Liberal Arts Students with Skills in Data Analytics
This case study examines how BHEF member Drake University, a private university with a strong liberal arts tradition, is equipping its students to become data-enabled professionals through strategies including structured, multi-year internships.