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Science Co-op Information Session

Science Co-op Information Session. UBC Co-op Programs. Science Co-op Land & Food Systems (run by Science Coop) Applied Science Co-op Commerce Co-op Forestry & Wood Sciences Co-op Arts Co-op. UBC Science Co-op Programs. What is Co-op?.

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Science Co-op Information Session

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  1. Science Co-opInformation Session

  2. UBC Co-op Programs • Science Co-op • Land & Food Systems (run by Science Coop) • Applied Science Co-op • Commerce Co-op • Forestry & Wood Sciences Co-op • Arts Co-op

  3. UBC Science Co-op Programs

  4. What is Co-op? • Integration of academic studies with relevant, paid, and productive work experience. • Co-op students gain skills and experience which prepare them for the future job market and give them improved employment opportunities upon graduation.

  5. Benefits of Co-op • Practical experience • Work on real life problems • Networking • Increased job prospects after graduation • Life skills

  6. Career Benefits • 91% of co-op graduates are employed within 2 months of graduation versus 60% for non co-op. • 86% of co-op grads are in jobs congruent with their career expectations versus 57% for non co-op. • 70% of co-op grads are in jobs which meet their salary expectations versus 46% non co-op.

  7. Disadvantages of Co-op • Extra Year • Busy summers • Tight course schedule • More work!

  8. Program Fees • Co-op workshop fee: $ 200.00 • Co-op work term fee: $ 612.00 per work term • Total cost of program: $ 2648.00

  9. Example of Job Postings • Agriculture & Agri-food Canada; Research Co-op • Ballard Power Systems; Fuel Cell R&D • BC Cancer Research Centre; Bioinformatics • BC Hydro; Electrical Engineering • Electronic Arts; Software Engineer • Environment Canada; Air Issues Research Assistant • Falconbridge; Geology Research Assistant • IBM; Multimedia Webcast Developer • Merck Frosst; Synthetic Organic Chemistry • Ministry of Transportation & Highways; Research • Nokia Mobile Phones; Hardware • QLT Inc.; Formulations Research

  10. Application Criteria • Must have a minimum “B” average • Full time enrollment in Faculty of Science or Land, Food and Systems • Willingness to work anywhere in Canada • Positive attitude. Keen interest in chosen field. • Each candidate is interviewed to assess their suitability to the program.

  11. Application Requirements • Completed application form • Resume • Rationale Statement (400-500 words) • Transcripts – all post-secondary years • 2 Passport-sized pictures (do not need to be official passport photos) • Deadlines are program specific, review our web-site for details

  12. Application Tips Highlight: • Relevant employment history • Extracurricular activities • Volunteer experience • Leadership abilities • Interest in chosen field

  13. Intake Interviews • Candidates who meet our minimum requirements will be invited for an interview • Notification via e-mail only • Admission to co-op program is contingent on final grades

  14. Questions? For additional information, review our web-site: www.sciencecoop.ubc.ca

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