student info session 2007 2008 canada-japan coop
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2007/2008 Student Information SessionFor Prospective Canada-Japan Co-op students
Overview
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Overview of The Canada-Japan Co-op Program•
Participating Universities•
Benefits to Students•
Eligible fields of study•
Who can apply?•
What kinds of jobs are available?•
Cost to students•
Your Internship•
Accommodation in Japan•
Expectations at work •
Canada-Japan Co-op Role and Support•
Evaluation of the work term•
Application submission and deadlines•
Questions?
The Canada-Japan Co-op Program Overview
The Canada-Japan Co-op Program is a Canadian university and college based, international co-op/internship program linking some of the best undergraduate students in the engineering, science, business and arts discipline from across Canada with highly committed Japanese businesses. The Canada-Japan Co-op Program formally integrates an undergraduate student’s Canadian academic studies with valuable work experience in a Japanese company. The program is open to universities and colleges nationally and is currentlyadministered from The University of British Columbia.
Vision and Mission
VisionThe Canada-Japan Co-op Program’s vision is to be the best program for Canadian undergraduate students wishing to complete co-op work terms/internship in Japan and Canadian undergraduate students wishing to complete co-op work terms/internship in Japan and the leading international co- op/internship program for Japanese employers requiring experienced and pre-qualified students.
MissionThe Canada-Japan Co-op Program’s mission is to provide top caliber Canadian undergraduate co-op students with high quality career-oriented work opportunities in Japan as well as to provide participating Japanese employers with Canadian undergraduate students who can make valuable contributions to their organizations.
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Historical Numbers 1992 -2008 to date
Participating Educational Institutions over the History of the Program * Indicate current member institutions
BRITISH COLUMBIA• The University of Victoria*• The University of British Columbia*• Simon Fraser University*• Thompson Rivers University*
ALBERTA• The University of Alberta*• The University of Calgary*
SASKATCHEWAN• The University of Regina• The University of Saskatchewan
ONTARIO• The University of Waterloo*• The University of Ottawa* • Queen’s University• The University of Toronto• McMaster University
MANITOBA• The University of Manitoba
NEWFOUNDLAND• Memorial University of Newfoundland
QUEBEC• McGill University• Ecole Polytechnique• Ecole de Technologie Superieure• Universite de Sherbrooke
NOVA SCOTIA• Acadia University• Dalhousie University*• Saint Mary’s University• Technical University of Nova Scotia
NEW BRUNSWICK• The University of New Brunswick*
Benefits to Canada-Japan Co-op Program Students
Opportunity to gain valuable international work experienceBroaden student outlook and perspective on career and education goalsEnhance student value to Canadian industryOpportunity to travel and learn another language and culture
Eligible Fields of Study
Student Disciplines
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Engineering -
Electrical, Mechanical,Civil, Chemical, Computer, Software...
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Science -
Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacology…
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Business -
Finance, Marketing, …•
Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences..
Who can apply?
Co-op students from member Canada-Japan Co-op institutions who have completed at least one Co-op work term or will do so prior to commencement of their work term/internship in Japan.
Students who have completed AT LEAST one Japanese language course (credit or non credit). Note: Students can apply if they agree to register and complete a Japanese course prior to departure.
Students who have at least one full time academic term to complete upon their return from their co-op/internship in Japan.
Minimum age of 19 years.
Students who are flexible with respect to the type of work they are willing to accept.
Students who are flexible in the terms of duration they are willing to work in Japan (preference given to students who can commit to 12 months).
Students who possess a mature attitude and enthusiasm to work in Japan and learn more about the Japanese culture.
Students who are willing to participate in mandatory pre-departure training.
Key Canada-Japan Co-op Student Attributes
Perceived ability to handle new culture:
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previous international experience-
leadership experience-
community involvement-
outgoing personalityAbility to adapt and immerse into a new culture
Strong technical/academic backgroundMaturity and self confidenceRelevant prior Co-op work experienceKnowledge of Japanese language and culture
Canada-Japan Co-op Employer Expectations of Interns..
‘Although the internship is carried our primarily for international exchange, the reason for hosting interns varies from company to company. More or less, they expect the following:
To facilitate internationalization and activation of the officeTo establish and expand foreign networksTo interact with top young specialists and apply their talent and knowledge to actual worksTo examine interns as a possible candidate for future employersTo make a social contribution, especially to academic education or international exchanges’
Source: JETRO Manual for Interns
What kinds of jobs are available for Canada- Japan Co-op Students?
Research and developmentSoftware and hardwareCAD/CAM software developmentIntegrated circuitry designTelecommunicationsArtificial intelligence / speech recognition
Biological science researchManufacturing processManufacturing board testing systemPolymer materials Trading businessTechnical writingMarketing English teaching
2007 Canada-Japan Co-op students who have been accepted to the Program as of May 2007:
University Discipline Applications
Dalhousie University Engineering 1
Simon Fraser University Arts 3
Business/Commerce 3
Engineering 13
Science 3
The University of Alberta Engineering 1
The University of British Columbia Arts 5
Business 1
Engineering 20
Forestry 2
Science 9
The University of Calgary Engineering 7
The University of New Brunswick Engineering 1
The University of Victoria Engineering 1
Science 1
The University of Toronto Engineering 6
Science 1
The University of Waterloo Engineering 4
Mathematics 1
Science 2
Others 2
University of Ottawa Arts 1
Total Placements 88
2008 Canada-Japan Co-op students who have been accepted to the Program as of Jan. 4/08:
University Discipline Applications Placements to date
Dalhousie University Engineering 1 1
Simon Fraser University Arts 1 0
Business/Commerce 1 0
Engineering 6 4
Science 3 1
The University of Alberta Engineering 2 2
The University of British Columbia Arts 2 0
Business 1 0
Engineering 16 7
Science 5 4
The University of Calgary Business 1 0
Engineering 3 0
The University of Victoria Engineering 2 1
Science 1 0
The University of Waterloo Engineering 1 1
Science 5 3
University of Ottawa Arts 1 1
Thompson Rivers University Arts 1 0
Science 1 1
Total Placements 54 25
Canada-Japan Co-op 2007 placement Statistics
Discipline Female Male # of students
Arts 1 3 4
Business/Commerce 2 2
Engineering 26
Biomedical 2
Chemical & Biological 2
Civil 1
Computer 1 3
Electrical 1 10
Geomatics 1
Mechanical 1 1
Nanotechnology 1
Software 1
Systems 1
Forestry 1 1
Mathematics 1 1
Science 9
Biotechnology 1
Computer Science 3
Engineering Physics 2 3
Other 2
Environmental Studies 1
Science Health Studies 1
TOTAL 15 30 45
Canada-Japan Co-op 2008 placement Statistics as of January 4, 2008
Discipline Female Male # of applicants # of placed
Arts 2 2 4 0
Business/Commerce 0 4 4 0
Engineering 31 16
Chemical and Biological 3
Civil 1 1
Computer 6
Electrical 5
Integrated 1
Manufacturing 1
Materials 1 1
Mechanical 2 6
Software 1
Systems 2
Science 15 9
Biochemistry 1
Biotechnology 1
Computer Science 5
Engineering Physics 4
Environmental Science 1
Microbiology 1
Molecular 2
TOTAL 12 42 54 25
Participating Canada-Japan Co-op Companies in 2007:
Armonicos (2)Aso Juku (2)ATR (3)Dainippon Ink & Chemicals (1)Fujitsu Kyushu System Engineering (1)Fukui Byora (1)J. Hayahida (1)J. Morita Mfg. (2)JRI Solutions (1)Kao (1)KEYTEC (1)Kureha (1)Mitsubishi Chemical (1)
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (5)Osaka Gas (1)Peppy Kids Club (6)Sansyu Finetool (1)Sanyo Electric (4)SYSystem (1)Taiheiyo Cement (1)Taiyo Industrial (1)Toshiba (1)Ubukata (1)Uzushio Electric (2)Yamatake Corporation (1)Yokogawa Electric (1)Yokohama Rubber (1)
Participating Canada-Japan Co-op Companies in 2008 as of January 4, 2008:
Armonicos (2)CDL (1)Fukui Byora (1)INAX (1)Kao Corporation (1)Mitsubishi Chemical (2)Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (4)Osaka Gas (1)
Sansyu Finetool (1)Sanyo Electric (2)Sony Digital Network Applications (2)Taiheiyo Cement (3)Uzushio Electric (1)Yamatake Corporation (3)
2007 Canada-Japan Co-op Student Locations
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Costs to Students
Technical Work Terms•
Application Fee
$ 100•
Language Test $ 30•
Mandatory Co-op JapanTraining Week Fee $ 250
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Airfare
$1,500•
Co-op Tuition Fee $612 -
$1,836(registered at UBC for each 4 month co-op term based on $612 UBC tuition per term for two or three terms )
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Materials
$ 100•
Insurance $124-365 (*based on $1 per day)
Total $2,716 -
$4,181
Teaching English•
Application Fee $ 100•
Airfare
*$1,500•
Co-op Tuition Fee $1,224 -$1,836
(registered at UBC for each 4 month CJP term based on $612 UBC tuition per term for two or three terms )
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Insurance
*$248-351
(based on $1 per day)
Total $3,072 -
$3,787*Recommended participation in one day training prior to
departure offered by the Canada-Japan Co-op Program. *The company may provide financial assistance with airfare and
insurance purchase. ***Please refer to company notes in the “Student Guide for
teaching English in Japan” on the Canada-Japan Co-op website).
Student Support
Technical Work Terms
Potential Co-op EarningsAverage Canada-Japan Co-op student Salary $1,318 CAD per month X 12 months (3 work terms),
Company dorm $5,184 and Misc. expenses $1,038
= $22,038 CAD
Cost of students for 12 months (3 work terms)$100 Application fee $30 Language test fee, $250 Training Week fee, $1,500 Airfare, $1,836 Co-op Work Term fee (3 work terms), $100 materials and $365 insurance
Total Investment
= $4,181CAD
Teaching English
Potential Co-op EarningsAverage Canada-Japan Co-op student Salary $1,858CAD per month X 11.5 months (3 work terms)
= $21,367CAD
Cost of students for 12 months (3 work terms)$100 Application fee, $1,500 Airfare, $1,836 Co-op Work Term fee (3 work terms) and $351 insurance
Total Investment
= $3,787CAD
Canada-Japan Co-op 2007 Student Salary Average
Discipline # of students Avg. Salary (yen/month)
Arts 4 215,000
Business/Commerce 2 130,000
Engineering 26
Biomedical: 2 177,500
Chemical & Biological: 2 114,800
Civil: 1 150,000
Computer:4 163,750
Electrical: 11 143,458
Geomatics: 1 150,000
Mechanical: 2 150,000
Nanotechnology: 1 130,000
Software: 1 150,000
Systems: 1 205,000
Forestry 1 150,000
Mathematics 1 150,000
Science 9
Biotechnology: 1 70,000
Computer Science: 3 148,333
Engineering Physics: 5 132,000
Other 2 215,000
TOTAL 45 152,491
Typical Work Term Conditions
Item Company pays Student paysDormitory Fee X
Breakfast (at Dorm) X
Lunch X
Dinner (at Dorm) X
Futon/ bedding rental or purchase X
Electricity charges X
Telephone/ Internet charges X
Local commuting X
Health Insurance X
Return Airfare (Canada-Japan)*30% of companies offer all or half of airfare costs (This is optional)
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Living allowance (per month): 70,000-215,000 yen (net amount after deduction of any applicable taxes)
In additional to the living allowance, the company and /or student are responsible for the following items:
What you have to look forward to….
Tokyo
Mt. Fuji
Climbing Mt. Fuji in July 2007
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
Maiko in Kyoto -apprentice Geisha
Golden Temple in Kyoto
Traveling in Japan-Shinkansen
Designated smoking area
Local train station sign
Electronic town in Tokyo
Money- Daily Spending in Japan
Japanese meals
Traditional Japanese Meal
Typical meal at work cafeteria
Student Room in Apartment
Work Uniform
Work Site
Canada-Japan Co-op Student
Overalls, boots and hard hat
Colour-coded Workplace
The Co-op Japan Training Week in May 2007
2007 Canada-Japan Co-op students in Kyoto
Summer Cotton Kimono
Canada Day in Tokyo
Japanese Customs
Parade
Temple
Sumo Match
Old & New in Tokyo
Imperial Palace
Neon Light Advertisement
Miyajima
Winter in Kyoto
Canada-Japan Co-op Program Support During Work terms/Internship in Japan
Ongoing communication with students
Resolution of difficulties in person/ over the phone or with assistance of the Embassy of Canada and Consulate offices in Japan
On-site visit with the student and the company while the internship is in progress
Collection and evaluation of work term reports and employer evaluations
Evaluation of Canada-Japan Co-op Student Work Terms
To gain credit for Canada-Japan Co-op work terms students must submit:
- Technical report as per home institution requirements or agreement with The Canada-Japan Co-op Program
- A 10-page experiential report for release on the Canada-Japan Co-op website
- Student performance review from supervisor, and- Student Evaluation of work term.
*A student must receive a satisfactory mark on their reports and a satisfactory employer evaluation to receive a passing grade for Canada- Japan Co-op work terms/internship.
Canada-Japan Co-op Student Application Process
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Schedule an appointment with your institutional Canada-Japan Co-op Liaison Officer to determine your eligibility for the program.
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Complete the Canada-Japan Co-op Student Application form on the Canada-Japan Co-op website www.thecoopjapanprogram.com
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Mail your $100 Application Fee and $30 Language Test Fee cheque
to : The Canada-Japan Co-op Programc/o The University of British ColumbiaEngineering Annex6298 Biological Sciences RoadVancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
*$30 language Test Fee is not required for English teaching positions
4. Interview with your Canada-Japan Co-op Liaison Officer for recommendation for the program
Canada-Japan Co-op Student Application Process
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Complete the Japanese Language test (not required for English teaching positions); the Canada-Japan Co-op Program Assistant will contact you to arrange a convenient time for the oral and written test.
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Upon acceptance into the program, you will be given access to job postings. *Acceptance into the program does not guarantee placement; ultimately the matching and hiring decision comes for the Japanese employer.
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You will be advised when short listed for interview and if necessary a phone or video conference interview will be organized by the Canada-Japan Co-op Program Assistant.
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Upon receipt of matching confirmation from employer and student, paperwork for visa processing will commence. Please note: visa processing usually takes up to three months.
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Attend pre departure mandatory training in Vancouver. *For English teaching positions, the date for the training is arranged prior to departure, please contact the Canada-Japan Co-op Program Office for more detailed information.
10. Students depart for their Japanese Co-op placements based on their contract start date.
What’s in it for a student...
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Undergraduate students have the opportunity to gain valuable technical skills and at the same time experience a new culture and way of life.
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An internship in Japan is a life changing experience!
What are you waiting for…..Apply to The Canada-Japan Co-op Program now!
The Canada-Japan Co-op Website www.thecoopjapanprogram.com
If you have any questions or require more information, please contact :
Jenny KagetsuDirector, The Canada-Japan Co-op Programc/o The University of British ColumbiaPhone: 604-822-6598Fax: 604-822-3449Email: [email protected]
Yuko NemotoProgram Assistant, The Canada-Japan Co-op Programc/o The University of British ColumbiaPhone: 604-822-6579Fax: 604-822-3449Email: [email protected]