Interdisciplinary Co-op Education Program: Annual Report 2022-2023
Throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, the Interdisciplinary Co-op Program Office continued its pursuit of program objectives, aimed at fostering an interdisciplinary program rooted in applied and reflective practice and enhancing access to learning opportunities across the UBC Okanagan campus…
Interdisciplinary Co-op Education Program: Annual Report 2021-2022
Throughout 2021-22, the Interdisciplinary Co-op Program continued to advance program objectives of creating an interdisciplinary program grounded in reflective practice and seeking to create more equitable access to learners across the UBC Okanagan campus. With continued attention to fostering strong relationships with organizations in BC’s interior region that offer engaging workplace learning experiences locally with global relevance.
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.
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.