Sustainable Development Goal 8
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Learn how UVic advanced SDG 8 during 2022:
Students with work placements
(FTE)FACULTY MEMBERS PUBLISHED ON SDG 8
Scopus/Elsevier 2018-22JOURNAL ARTICLES ON SDG 8
Scopus/Elsevier 2018-22CITATIONS OF SDG 8 RESEARCH
Scopus/Elsevier 2018-22Education & student experience
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Learning the principles that govern the employer-employee relationship
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Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs in place for students across all disciplines
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This year UVic achieved more than 100,000 Co-op work terms since the program strarted
Research
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Working towards improving the way people work with others across multicultural differences
Community & campus operations
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Awarding outstanding co-op employers who have gone above and beyond to support Co-op student learning
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Using a competency-based model to help understand personal strengths and develop skills for the job market
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UVic was recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for the 12th consecutive year
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Promoting independence and building confidence among people with cognitive challenges to complete work-related tasks successfully
Policy & policy making
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Providing employees the opportunity to work remotely on a regular basis
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Representing over 700 staff members working at the University of Victoria
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Representing office workers, technicians, animal care assistants and child care employees