The Virtu-WIL project is based on a model of innovation and collaboration of multiple partners from different sectors to enable the creation of accessible and shareable digital learning resources and an impactful work-integrated learning programme for learners.

This collaborative model has strengthened the existing simulation community and created new networks within the participating project members and with external stakeholders. By bringing together representation and expertise from the broad post-secondary sector and playing a coordination role, CICan and its partners have multiplied their forces.

Through this innovative project, educators and students across Canada can freely access over 185 simulations as open educational resources (OER) to enhance curriculum and learning in nursing, medical laboratory technology, paramedicine and sonography programmes, a new addition to the project.