April 11th, 2011
We at the Canada-Japan Co-op Program have been deeply touched by the continuing earthquakes and aftershocks, tsunami and radiation leaks from the nuclear plant in Fukushima and our heartfelt thoughts go out to our colleagues in Japan.
We want to assure our Japanese colleagues, participating students and partners of our continued support during this difficult time.
Our team has been working tirelessly to ensure our students safety and we are staying in contact with our industry partners in Japan as events unfold.
If you have any questions please contact me at 604-822-6598 or email jenny.reilly@ubc.ca
Yours sincerely,
Jenny Reilly
Director, The Canada-Japan Co-op Program
May 2010
2010 Canada-Japan Co-op Program Pre-departure Training Week
In May 2010, 26 students from 8 institutions across Canada (Simon Fraser University, The University of Victoria, The University of British Columbia, The University of Alberta, The University of Calgary, The University of Manitoba, The University of Waterloo, and Concordia University) participated in a 4-day pre-departure training program at The University of British Columbia. Over the 4 day period, students had the opportunity to learn from guest lecturers on:
- Intercultural Communication;
- Cultural Adaptation;
- Japanese organizational behaviour;
- Business behavior norms and expectations in Japan; and
- Japanese language sessions.
The Training Week was closed at the Consul-General of Japan's residence in Vancouver, Mr. Hideki Ito whereby each student received a certificate of training completion.
"I had a great experience and I think I will really enjoy this journey." Kyle Koss, Concordia University
"I had a great time. I loved making friends who will be in the country the same time as I will before leaving for Japan." Daniel Rea, The University of Manitoba
"I enjoyed the training week; I actually learned a lot and now think of Japan in a new light." Mark Duppenthaler, The University of British Columbia
"I learnt a great deal, a lot of information and skills that will be extremely useful for my co-op work term in Japan." Steve Hu, Simon Fraser University
April 2010
2009/2010 Canada-Japan Co-op Student of the Year Recipient Announced
Fançois Sauvé , Mechanical Engineering Co-op student, École de technologie supérieure has presented the award by G. Mark Scullion, Counsellor at the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo, 2010. Fançois received the award due to his contributions to the company, positive impressions he had made on his colleagues and his level of motivation and desire to succeed a make a difference during his work term opportunities in Japan.
May 2009
2009 Canada-Japan Co-op Program Pre-departure Training Week
February 2009
2008/2009 Canada-Japan Co-op Program Student of the Year Recipient Announced
Colin Tougas, Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. September 2008-May 2009.
The following report is prepared by Colin Tougas and submitted by Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. Osaka Gas Technical Fair 2008
