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    Information for potential and member Canada-Japan Co-op Program member insitutions








    • Member Educational Institutions

    The following educational institutions are current members of The Canada-Japan Co-op Program:

    • Queen's University
    • Simon Fraser University
    • University of Alberta
    • University of British Columbia
    • University of Calgary
    • University of Ottawa
    • University of Toronto
    • University of Victoria
    • University of Waterloo

    Benefits of being a member of The Canada-Japan Co-op Program consortium:

    • Access to a recognized, long-term successful co-op program in Japan;
    • Access to Japan External Trade Organization(JETRO) posted and positions posted directly through The Canada-Japan Co-op Program by Japanese companies;
    • Full support for students in Japanese and English: on application; through the interview, matching and placement cycles; in visa documentation preparation; confirmation of arrival; phone and in-person site visits; in the workplace to resolve and workplace issues; and upon return to Canada;
    • Student pre-departure training;
    • Collection of update, learning objectives, experiential and technical reports;
    • Debriefing of students upon return from their international work terms/internship in Japan; and
    • Ongoing support for Canada-Japan Co-op Alumni.

    Changes to the program in 06/07:

    • Opening up of opportunities to allow commencement of co-op work terms in January, May and September rather than one recruitment cycle per year.
    • Mandatory language testing for all technical level applications, conducted by Japanese Language Teacher (cost of $30 to student).
    • Increasing opportunities for non-technical positions such as the commencement of English Teaching positions (commenced January 2006).
    • Requirement that all students take at least one Japanese class prior to the commencement of training.
    • Three week immersion program reduced to one-week pre-departure training to reduce costs for students. (Reduced costs from $2000 - $250).
    • Marketing emphasis in Japan to recruit new Japanese employers to allow for additional opportunities year round for students.
    • Individual marketing for selected students in identified industries.
    • Opening up of program from University only to University and College level Co-op undergraduate programs.

    The following strategic initiatives have been identified for the 06/07 period:

    • Update of website to include up to date information for students; prospective, current and alumni.
    • Increase the flexibility of the program by opening up student availability in alignment with Canadian academic programs; that is, providing opportunities that not only commence in May, but also December and January.
    • Visit every work site annually to increase company relationships with the program.
    • Institute a Canada-Japan Co-op Student of the Year Award to recognize outstanding performance during an internship.
    • Build on the strong links with the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo and Canadian Consulate offices in Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka.
    • Co-host a reception at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo on March 1st, 2006; facilitate an information session to attract new industry interest and student opportunities for 2006/2007.
    • Redesign the three week immersion program to a one week pre-departure training to reduce cost of student participation.
    • Open the program up to College�s who have Cooperative Education Programs who wish to participate.
    • Host the first Canada-Japan Co-op Alumni Wine and Cheese Reception May 3rd, 2006.
    • Release an annual Canada-Japan Co-op Program Newsletter, first release scheduled for May 2006.
    • Release annual newsletter, release scheduled for July 2006.
    • 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

    Education Institution Costs involved

      $1,500 annual institution membership
      $612 per academic term ( the student can register and pay UBC tuition as a visiting student; or, the institution can choose to be invoiced for the duration of the program, maintain the students full time co-op registration at the home institution and forward payment to The Canada-Japan Co-op Program.)

    Membership and tuition cover the operational costs of the nationally based Canada-Japan Co-op Program office including: the full time salary of a bi-lingual Program Assistant, Directors time of 10 hours per week, overhead including telephone, fax, couriers, marketing, site visits and video conferencing.

    Conference calls are conducted per term with consortium members to update on the progress of the program.

    If you have any enquiries, suggestions or feedback as a member educational institution, please contact Jenny Kagetsu at jenny.kagetsu@ubc.ca
    ©2006 The Canada-Japan Co-op Program