Program Update
The Canada-Japan Co-op Program administration moved from the University of Victoria to the University of British Columbia in 2005. With the move of administration, came the opportunity to review the programs mandate, vision and mission and determine the strategic objectives for the future. Adaptations were being made to attract more educational institution interest, increase student participation and increase the number of participating Japanese host companies.
The following strategic initiatives have been identified for the 08/09 and 09/10 period:
- Announcing a new university member institutional fee structure
- Increasing the number of Canadian participating Colleges and Universities in the program by 25%
- Increasing the number of Japanese companies participating in the program by 10%
- Conducting site visits in November 2008 to all Japanese host company sites
- Update of website to include up to date information for students; prospective, current and alumni
- Build on the strong links with the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo and foster Japanese employer relationships
- Co-host receptions in Japan and facilitate information sessions to attract new industry interest and student opportunities for 2009/2010
- Individual de-brief sessions with students upon return from Japan by phone or in-person with Canada-Japan Co-op Program staff
- Support to Canada-Japan Co-op Alumni when job searching for full-time jobs in Japan after graduation
Canada-Japan Co-op Alumni feedback is greatly appreciated, if you have any ideas or suggestions on how the program can be improved and expanded, please contact Jenny Kagetsu, Canada-Japan Co-op Program Director at jenny.kagetsu@ubc.ca.
