Positive onboarding experiences are associated with new employee commitment and satisfaction; factors related to retention (Bowers, Thal, & Elshaw, 2023). For employers looking to build a talent pipeline utilizing student talent, a positive onboarding experience is key. Regardless of the size or structure of your organization, employers will walk away from this activity-based workshop with ideas and resources on how to create a quality student onboarding experience when hosting a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) student