While higher education institutions are increasingly interested in preparing a new generation of students to meet the demands of the workplace, there is still limited research on how work integrated learning (WIL) strategies can specifically benefit Gen Y's competency development. This multiple case study aims to (1) examine the rationale for considering WIL as part of curriculum development; (2)
... [Show full abstract] compare WIL strategies through four cases studies and (3) analyze the benefits of those strategies for Gen Y's learning and employability. The findings shed more light on how WIL contributes to Gen Y's development of self-identity, reflective capacity, and critical skills.