JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION SUPPORTS FOR WIL STUDENTS
Welcome! The SFU WIL JEI Team offers students equity and inclusion supports and resources for work-integrated learning (WIL) and Co-op. You can be at any stage of your Co-op or WIL journey and access these supports. Whether you encounter equity and inclusion-related barriers in the job search or hiring process, in the workplace, or upon/after work term completion, we are here to help. We can also provide referrals to other supports you may find helpful. Can’t find what you are looking for? Contact us!
STUDENT ADVISING
Are you a student with Co-op related questions about equity and inclusion?
If you have questions about equity and inclusion in the workplace, we are here to provide advising supports. For example, are you worried about facing barriers in hiring? Dealing with a difficult issue during your work term? Do you have questions about disclosure? These are just some examples we can help with. The WIL Justice, Equity, and Inclusion (JEI) Educator is available to talk to you and connect you with resources and services. Please email us at jei_wil@sfu.ca to set up an appointment.
EFFECTIVE INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
FREE facilitated online opportunity for students who would like to increase their intercultural understanding and communication skills through developing self-awareness.
INTERVIEWING 101
FREE non-facilitated online opportunity/resource Canvas for students who would like to find helpful tips on how to succeed in a workplace interview.
JOB SEARCH SUCCESS
Job Search Success is an online professional writing and intercultural communication course for students to help them improve their resume and cover letter while learning how to communicate in today's multicultural workplace. There is a $20 non-refundable fee.
ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCE
Whether you have a visible or invisible disability, WIL's Accessibility Support space is here to offer options for your work-experience journey.
ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE ↗
EAL is dedicated to housing resources that will help students get ready for employment in the Canadian context.
iBELONG ↗
Currently under construction.
Resources shared and gathered here are meant to assist folks in their justice, equity, and inclusion learning. The goal of this tool is to support lifelong learning around social justice, equity, belonging and inclusion.
- Health and Counselling Services. Drop-in virtual or in-person advising is available with an Access Case Manager for one-on-one conversations about options available to you in Health and Counselling Services.
- Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Office offers confidential and free supports to SFU students who have been impacted by sexual violence.
- My Student Support Program (My SSP) is an app that provides additional mental health support and resources, including a 24/7 crisis line, appointments with a registered clinical counsellor, multiple language options, and more.
- The Multifaith Centre offers emotional and/or spiritual supports and resources, including drop-ins and events.
- There are a number of Black community resources and supports available both at SFU and within the community.
- There are a number of other university resources dedicated to keeping students safe, well and connected. Learn more here. The SFSS also provides a number of support services for students.
- MyPronouns is a tool to learn about personal pronouns and why they matter.
- Pronounce Names is an online dictionary of name pronunciations.
- The Micropedia of Microaggression is a collaborative project dedicated to creating a judgement-free opportunity to learn more about microaggressions.
- Your Journey: A Career Guide for Trans and Non-Binary Students by the University of Toronto is designed to support trans and non-binary students navigate their work search and applying for jobs.