UBC Okanagan Arts student receives Interdisciplinary Co-op Student of the Year Award
The UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Student of The Year Award recognizes one outstanding co-op student for their personal and professional development through work-integrated learning. This year’s winner, Bachelor of Arts student Lisvet Parra Montas shares how her co-op experience played a pivotal role in igniting passions and uncovering future career pathways.
Interdisciplinary Co-op Education Program: Annual Report 2020-2021
The continued growth across all undergraduate programs in co-op throughout 2020-2021 shows that students are prioritizing opportunities to gain work integrated learning experiences and see Co-op as a valuable component within their academic journey. Students value the addition of Co-op to their educational experience, as it provides opportunity to develop professional work experience and a rich network of contacts, all while earning an income and exploring career options.
October 2021 Co-op Newsletter
In this newsletter, opportunities to engage with eager Co-op students this January, develop your HR toolkit with helpful employer resources and guides, an invitation to connect with our Capstone students, free virtual employer seminars, and more!
June 2021 Co-op Newsletter
In this newsletter: Partnership opportunities to develop talent in the BC Interior region, UBC Okanagan Co-op students continue to make an impact, diversity and inclusion hiring toolkit for employers, virtual events and more!
Interdisciplinary Co-op Education 2016-2020 in Review
Over the first four years, there was significant growth year-over-year as the program began to develop recognition and a strong reputation with both students and in the community with employer partners.