2. Overview
⢠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?
3. 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 studentâs 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.
4. Vision and Mission
Vision
The Canada-Japan Co-op Programâs 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.
Mission
The Canada-Japan Co-op Programâs 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.
5. The Canada-Japan Co-op Program (formerly The Co-op Japan Program):
Historical Numbers 1992 -2008 to date
70 67
60 56
52 51
49 49
50 45
41 41 42
40 37 37
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6. Participating Educational Institutions over the
History of the Program * Indicate current member institutions
BRITISH COLUMBIA MANITOBA
⢠The University of Victoria* ⢠The University of Manitoba
⢠The University of British Columbia*
⢠Simon Fraser University* NEWFOUNDLAND
⢠Thompson Rivers University* ⢠Memorial University of Newfoundland
ALBERTA QUEBEC
⢠The University of Alberta* ⢠McGill University
⢠The University of Calgary* ⢠Ecole Polytechnique
⢠Ecole de Technologie Superieure
SASKATCHEWAN ⢠Universite de Sherbrooke
⢠The University of Regina
⢠The University of Saskatchewan NOVA SCOTIA
⢠Acadia University
ONTARIO ⢠Dalhousie University*
⢠The University of Waterloo* ⢠Saint Maryâs University
⢠The University of Ottawa* ⢠Technical University of Nova Scotia
⢠Queenâs University
⢠The University of Toronto NEW BRUNSWICK
⢠McMaster University ⢠The University of New Brunswick*
7. Benefits to 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
8. Eligible Fields of Study
Student Disciplines
⢠Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical,Civil, Chemical,
Computer, Software...
⢠Science - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Microbiology,
PharmacologyâŚ
⢠Business - Finance, Marketing, âŚ
⢠Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences..
9. Who can apply?
Co-op students from member Minimum age of 19 years.
Canada-Japan Co-op institutions
who have completed at least one Students who are flexible with
Co-op work term or will do so respect to the type of work they
prior to commencement of their are willing to accept.
work term/internship in Japan.
Students who are flexible in the
Students who have completed AT terms of duration they are willing
LEAST one Japanese language to work in Japan (preference
course (credit or non credit). given to students who can
Note: Students can apply if they commit to 12 months).
agree to register and complete a
Japanese course prior to
departure. Students who possess a mature
attitude and enthusiasm to work
in Japan and learn more about
Students who have at least one the Japanese culture.
full time academic term to
complete upon their return from
their co-op/internship in Japan. Students who are willing to
participate in mandatory pre-
departure training.
10. Key Canada-Japan Co-op Student Attributes
Strong Perceived ability to handle
technical/academic new culture:
background - previous international
Maturity and self experience
confidence - leadership experience
- community involvement
Relevant prior Co-op
- outgoing personality
work experience
Ability to adapt and
Knowledge of Japanese
immerse into a new
language and culture
culture
11. Canada-Japan Co-op Employer Expectations of
Interns..
âAlthough 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
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 exchangesâ
Source: JETRO Manual for Interns
12. What kinds of jobs are available for Canada-
Japan Co-op Students?
Research and Biological science
development research
Software and Manufacturing process
hardware Manufacturing board
CAD/CAM software testing system
development Polymer materials
Integrated circuitry Trading business
design Technical writing
Telecommunications Marketing
Artificial intelligence / English teaching
speech recognition
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. Participating Canada-Japan Co-op Companies in 2007:
Armonicos (2) Nippon Telegraph and Telephone
Aso Juku (2) (5)
ATR (3) Osaka Gas (1)
Dainippon Ink & Chemicals (1) Peppy Kids Club (6)
Fujitsu Kyushu System Sansyu Finetool (1)
Engineering (1) Sanyo Electric (4)
Fukui Byora (1) SYSystem (1)
J. Hayahida (1) Taiheiyo Cement (1)
J. Morita Mfg. (2) Taiyo Industrial (1)
JRI Solutions (1) Toshiba (1)
Kao (1) Ubukata (1)
KEYTEC (1) Uzushio Electric (2)
Kureha (1) Yamatake Corporation (1)
Mitsubishi Chemical (1) Yokogawa Electric (1)
Yokohama Rubber (1)
18. Participating Canada-Japan Co-op Companies in
2008 as of January 4, 2008:
Armonicos (2) Sansyu Finetool (1)
CDL (1) Sanyo Electric (2)
Fukui Byora (1) Sony Digital Network
INAX (1) Applications (2)
Kao Corporation (1) Taiheiyo Cement (3)
Mitsubishi Chemical (2) Uzushio Electric (1)
Nippon Telegraph and Yamatake Corporation
Telephone (4) (3)
Osaka Gas (1)
20. Costs to Students
Technical Work Terms Teaching English
⢠Application Fee $ 100 ⢠Application Fee $ 100
⢠Language Test $ 30 ⢠Airfare *$1,500
⢠Mandatory Co-op Japan ⢠Co-op Tuition Fee
Training Week Fee $ 250 $1,224 -$1,836
⢠Airfare $1,500 (registered at UBC for each 4 month CJP term
based on $612 UBC tuition per term for two or
⢠Co-op Tuition Fee three terms )
$612 - $1,836 ⢠Insurance *$248-351
(based on $1 per day)
(registered at UBC for each 4 month co-op
term based on $612 UBC tuition per term
for two or three terms )
⢠Materials $ 100 Total $3,072 - $3,787
⢠Insurance $124-365 *Recommended participation in one day training prior to
(*based on $1 per day) departure offered by the Canada-Japan Co-op Program.
Total
*The company may provide financial assistance with airfare and
$2,716 - $4,181 insurance purchase.
***Please refer to company notes in the âStudent Guide for
teaching English in Japanâ on the Canada-Japan Co-op
website).
21. Student Support
Technical Work Terms Teaching English
Cost of students
Cost of students
Potential Co-op for 12 months
for 12 months
Earnings (3 work terms) Potential Co-op (3 work terms)
Average Canada-Japan $100 Application fee Earnings
Co-op student Salary $30 Language test fee, $100 Application fee,
$1,318 CAD per month $250 Training Week fee, Average Canada-Japan $1,500 Airfare,
X 12 months (3 work $1,500 Airfare, Co-op student Salary $1,836 Co-op Work Term
$1,836 Co-op Work Term $1,858CAD per month fee (3 work terms) and
terms),
fee (3 work terms), X 11.5 months (3 work $351 insurance
Company dorm $5,184 $100 materials and terms)
and Misc. expenses $365 insurance Total Investment
$1,038 Total Investment = $21,367CAD = $3,787CAD
= $22,038 CAD = $4,181CAD
23. Typical Work Term Conditions
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:
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) X
*30% of companies offer all or half of airfare
costs (This is optional)
49. 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
50. 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.
51. 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 Application form
on the Canada-Japan Co-op website
www.thecoopjapanprogram.com
3. Mail your $100 Application Fee and $30 Language Test Fee
cheque to :
The Canada-Japan Co-op Program
c/o The University of British Columbia
Engineering Annex
6298 Biological Sciences Road
Vancouver, 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
52. Canada-Japan Co-op Student Application Process
5. 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.
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 for 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 Assistant.
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.
*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.
53. Whatâs in it for a student...
⢠Undergraduate 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 forâŚ..
Apply to The Canada-Japan Co-op
Program now!
54. The Canada-Japan Co-op Website
www.thecoopjapanprogram.com
If you have any questions or require more information,
please contact :
Jenny Kagetsu
Director, The Canada-Japan Co-op Program
c/o The University of British Columbia
Phone: 604-822-6598
Fax: 604-822-3449
Email: jenny.kagetsu@ubc.ca
Yuko Nemoto
Program Assistant, The Canada-Japan Co-op Program
c/o The University of British Columbia
Phone: 604-822-6579
Fax: 604-822-3449
Email: coop.japan@ubc.ca
