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2020/2021 Student Information SessionFor Prospective Canada-Japan Co-op Students

CANADA-JAPAN CO-OP PROGRAMTHE

Overview

- Overview of The Canada-Japan Co-op Program

- Participating Universities

- Benefits of participation 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

- Evaluation of the work term

- 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 and graduate 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 a undergraduate/graduate student’s Canadian academic studies with valuable work experience in a Japanese company.

The program is open to universities and colleges nationally and is currently administered from The University of British Columbia.


Vision and Mission

Vision

The Canada-Japan Co-op Program’s vision is to be the best program for Canadian undergraduate and graduate 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.

Mission

The Canada-Japan Co-op Program’s mission is to provide top caliber Canadian undergraduate and graduate Co-op students with high quality career-oriented work opportunities in Japan as well as to provide participating Japanese employers with Canadian undergraduate and graduate students who can make valuable contributions to their organizations.


Proven Program Track Record

The Canada-Japan Co-op Program in 2020 celebrates its 29th anniversary. We have seen over 1,190 students from across Canada in engineering, science, business, arts, and forestry academic programs participate in co-op work terms in Japan.


The Canada-Japan Co-op Program Placement History Statistics to date

Note: Placements in 2019/20 calendar year

11

24

23

37

4949

56

31

41

52

67

51

37

41

42

45

3233

41

38 38

43

47

44

57

49

63

50

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018


Total Students and Work Terms Secured to date

Note: Numbers of placements in fiscal year up to April 2019-March 2020

46 43 42

3137 40 42 40 40

44

52 50 51

61

51

116

105

111

82 82

87 85

81

91

100

107

125

112

136

103

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

0 5 / 0 6 0 7 / 0 8 0 9 / 1 0 1 1 / 1 2 1 3 / 1 4 1 5 / 1 6 1 7 / 1 8 1 9 / 2 0

Number of Placed Students Number of Co-op Work Terms Secured


Participating Educational Institutions over the History of the Program * Indicate current member institutions

MANITOBA

• The University of Manitoba*

NEWFOUNDLAND

• Memorial University of Newfoundland

QUEBEC

• Concordia University*

• Ecole de Technologie Superieure*

• McGill University*

• Polytechnique Montreal*

• Université de Sherbrooke*

NOVA SCOTIA

• Dalhousie University

• Acadia University

• Saint Mary’s University

• Technical University of Nova Scotia

NEW BRUNSWICK

• Université de Moncton

• The University of New Brunswick

BRITISH COLUMBIA

• Simon Fraser University*

• The University of British Columbia*

• The University of Victoria*

• Thompson Rivers University*

• North Island College*

• British Columbia Institute of Technology

ALBERTA

• The University of Alberta*

• The University of Calgary*

SASKATCHEWAN

• The University of Regina

• The University of Saskatchewan

ONTARIO

• Algonquin College*

• McMaster University*

• Ryerson University*

• The University of Ottawa*

• The University of Windsor*

• The University of Waterloo

• The University of Toronto

• Queen’s University

• The University of Ontario Institute of Technology


Eligible Fields of Study

Student Disciplines

• Engineering – Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Software, Civil...

• Science – Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Molecular…

• Business – Marketing, Business Administration…

• Arts, Social Sciences..


Benefits of Participation for Canada-Japan Co-op Program Students

• Opportunity to gain valuable international work experience

• Broaden student outlook and perspective on career and education goals

• Enhance student value to Canadian industry

• Opportunity to travel and learn another language and culture

Training Week in May 2019


Who can apply?

• Canadian, international, or landed immigrant 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 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.


Canada-Japan Co-op Employer Expectations of Interns

‘Although the internship is carried out 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 office

• To establish and expand foreign networks

• To interact with top young specialists and apply their talent and knowledge to actual works

• To examine interns as a possible candidate for future employers

• To make a social contribution, especially to academic education or international exchanges’

Source: JETRO Manual for Interns


Key Canada-Japan Co-op Student Attributes

• Strong technical/academic background

• Maturity and self confidence

• Relevant prior Co-op work experience

• Knowledge of Japanese language and culture

• Ability to adapt and immerse into a new culture

• Perceived ability to handle new culture:

- Previous international experience

- Leadership experience

- Community involvement

- Outgoing personality


What kinds of jobs are Canada-Japan Co-op Students doing in 2018/2019?

• Cell Culture Analysis

• Chemical Solution Monitoring

• Data Management

• Digital Marketing Operation Support

• Network System Evaluation

• Gas Quality Management

• Global Market Analysis

• International Sales & Marketing

• Internet Routing & Communication Quality

• Locomotion Control in Robotics

• Multimodal Human-Machine Interaction

• Programming

• Research and Development


Participating Canada-Japan Co-op Companies in 2019/2020

• Asahi Kasei (1)

• ATR (3)

• Azbil Corporation (4)

• Dai Nippon Printing (1)

• EMC Healthcare (2)

• Institute of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University (1)

• J. Morita (1)

• JFE Steel (6)

• KPMG Ignition (2)

• National Institute for Materials Science (2)

• Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (15)

• Osaka Gas (1)

• Rakuten (5)

• Smart Trade (1)

• Taiheiyo Cement (2)

• Taiyo Industrial (1)

• Toagosei (1)

• Tokyo Gas (1)

• Yamaha Motor (1)

Note: Numbers of placements in Summer 2019 – Winter 2020


2019/2020 Canada-Japan Co-op Student Locations

6

41

Note: Numbers of placements in Summer 2019 – Winter 2020

4


Canada-Japan Co-op 2019/20 Placement Statistics

Note: Numbers of placements in May 2019 – April 2020

University Discipline

Student

Placements

Placements Per TermTotal Student

Placements Per

SchoolS 19 F 19 W 20

Algonquin College Engineering 1 1 0 0 1

Concordia University

Business 1

5 0 2 7Engineering 4

Science 2

École de technologie supérieureEngineering 6

5 2 0 7Science 1

McGill University Engineering 2 1 0 1 2

Polytechnique Montréal Engineering 8 4 3 1 8

The University of Alberta Engineering 4 1 1 2 4

The University of British ColumbiaEngineering 9

7 1 3 11Science 2

The University of Calgary Engineering 3 2 1 0 3

The University of ManitobaEngineering 1

1 1 0 2Science 1

The University of Ottawa Engineering 2 0 2 0 2

The University of VictoriaEngineering 2

2 1 0 3Science 1

Thompson Rivers University Science 1 1 0 0 1

TOTAL 30 12 9 51


Canada-Japan Co-op 2019/20 Placement Statistics

Note: Numbers of placements in May 2019 – April 2020

1 work term (4 months) 10

2 work terms (8 months) 29

3 work terms (12 months) 12

Total Student Placements 51

Summer 2019 start date 30

Fall 2019 start date 12

Winter 2020 start date 9

Total Student Placements 51

Discipline Female Male # of students

Business 0 1 1

Engineering 8 35 42

Aerospace 1

Biomedical 1 1

Chemical 1 2

Civil 1

Computer 1 3

Electrical 1 7

Integrated 1

Industrial 1

Information Technology 1

Materials 1 2

Mechanical & Mechatronics 10

Software 2 6

Science 2 6 8

Chemistry & Chemical Biology 2

Computer Science 1 4

Microbiology 1

TOTAL 10 41 51


Cost to Students

Technical Work Terms

· Application Fee $ 100· Language Assessment $ 30· Mandatory Canada-Japan Training Week $ 250

(if placed prior to course being facilitated in May)

· Average Return Airfare $ 1,500· Co-op Tuition Fee* $ 774.75 - 2,324.25

(registered at UBC for each 4 month CJCP term based on $774.75 UBC tuition

(as of May 2019) per term for two or three terms)

· Materials $ 100 · Insurance $ 138 - 420

(*based on $1.15 per day)

Total cost for a typical Canada-Japan Co-op student = $2,892.75 - $4,724.25*Tuition will be subjected to a 2% increase every school year as administered by UBC.


Student Support

Potential Co-op Earnings

Average Canada-Japan Co-op

Student Salary:

$1,782.58 CAD per month

x 12 months (3 work terms)

+ Company dorm $8,292

+ Misc. expenses $1,809

= $31,491.96 CAD

Cost for 12 months (3 work terms)

$100 Application fee

$30 Language test fee

$250 Training Week fee

$1,500 Airfare

$2,324.25 Co-op Work Term fee* (3 work terms as of May 2019-April 2020)

$100 materials

$420 insurance

Total Investment

= $4,724.25 CAD*Tuition will be subjected to a 2% increase every school

year as administered by UBC.

Technical Work Terms


Typical Work Term Conditions

Item Company pays Student pays

Dormitory 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)

*10% of companies offer all or half of airfare

costs (This is optional)

X

Living allowance (per month): 70,000-205,000 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:


Canada-Japan Co-op 2019/20 Student Salary Average

Note: Numbers of placements in fiscal year April 2019-March 2020

Discipline # of students Avg. Salary (yen/month)

Business 1 150,000

Engineering 42

Aerospace 152,000

Biomedical 150,000

Chemical 152,667

Civil 170,000

Computer 191,250

Electrical 142,543

Integrated 150,000

Industrial 100,000

Information Technology 150,000

Materials 98,933

Mechanical/Mechatronics 113,000

Software 176,250

Science 8

Chemistry/Chemical Biology 125,000

Computer Science 180,000

Microbiology 160,000

TOTAL 51 147,835


What you have to look forward to…


Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building


Night View of Yokohama Bay Side


Tokyo Skytree & Tokyo Tower


Akihabara (Electronic town in Tokyo)


Mt. Fuji


Golden Temple in Kyoto


Maiko in Kyoto - Apprentice Geisha


The Great Buddha of Kamakura


TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum


Traveling in Japan - Shinkansen


Train Tickets


Purchasing Tickets


Train Station Entrance/Exit


Rush Hour


Local Train Station Sign


Company Dormitory


Company Apartment


Money - Daily Spending in Japan

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Japanese Meals

Typical meals at work/dorm cafeteria


Work Uniform


Open Space Office


Activities Outside of Work

Played touch rugby Practiced to participate in the local festival

Edo Kiriko Workshop


Canada Day in Tokyo


Cultural Experience


Japanese Customs


Japan’s Scenic Places

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest,

Kyoto


Old & New in Tokyo


The Canada-Japan Co-op Program’s Role during Work Terms/Internship in Japan

• Ongoing communication with students

• Resolution of difficulties with assistance of the Embassy of Canada

and Consulate offices in Japan

• On-site visits 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

1. Schedule an appointment with your institutional Canada-Japan Co-op Liaison Officer to determine your eligibility for the program.

2. Complete the Canada-Japan Co-op Student Online Application Form on the Canada-Japan Co-op website www.thecoopjapanprogram.com

3. Make your money order/bank draft/certified cheque payable to: The Canada-Japan Co-op Program – The University of British Columbia, and mail or drop off your $100 Application Fee and $30 Language Test Fee cheque to:

The Canada-Japan Co-op Program

c/o The University of British Columbia

2385 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4

Attn: Yuko Nemoto

4. Interview with your Canada-Japan Co-op Liaison Officer for recommendation for the program

http://www.thecoopjapanprogram.com/


Canada-Japan Co-op Student Application Process

5. Complete the Japanese Language test; the Canada-Japan Co-op Program staff will contact you to arrange a convenient time for the oral (and/or written test).

6. 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 from the Japanese employer.

7. 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 staff.

8. 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.

9. Attend pre-departure mandatory training in Vancouver.

10. Students depart for their Japanese Co-op placements based on their contract start date.


What’s in it for the student?

• Undergraduate and graduate co-op students have the opportunity to gain valuable technical skills and at the same time experience a new culture and way of life.

• 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

If you have any questions or require more information,

please contact :

Yuko Nemoto

Program Coordinator

The Canada-Japan Co-op Program

c/o The University of British Columbia

Phone: 604-822-6579

Fax: 604-822-3449

Email: [email protected]

www.thecoopjapanprogram.com

http://www.thecoopjapanprogram.com/

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