Editorial Introduction of CIWIL

Work-integrated learning (WIL) is a field of study primarily related to the social sciences and humanities and WIL as a research field is growing (e.g. Amarathunga, 2024). The concept of WIL has mostly been used in the Anglo-Saxon academic environment, primarily viewed as an educational phenomenon that integrates work experiences into higher education. Such WIL research and educational projects are predominantly located in North America, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. In research publications, WIL is mostly used as an umbrella term for different pedagogical models related to students' academic learning in relation to working life. A predominant goal of WIL is, in this perspective, to equip graduates with relevant skills to enhance employability.