Partner Stories
Exploring Work-Integrated Learning in BC’s Interior & Northern Regions
September 16, 2022
The Interior & Northern Work Integrated Learning (INWIL) Coalition, a partnership between the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO), Thompson Rivers University (TRU), and University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), aims to direct connection between industry and institution, opening the door for employers to innovate, increase capacity, and contribute to a future skilled workforce. The initiative aims to align student talent in supporting the changing needs of small and medium sized organizations, while encouraging students to explore the many regionally based opportunities available.
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UBC Okanagan Co-op Students Win IMPACT 2020 Award
June 17, 2021
This year, the BC Association for Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning introduced an initiative to showcase the impact and innovation that post secondary students continue to bring to organizations across the province, despite the unique challenges presented by COVID-19. Read on to hear about three featured students from the UBCO campus and the meaningful contributions they’ve made during their work integrated learning experiences.
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Employer Spotlight: Agents of Discovery
June 8, 2021
Agents of Discovery, a Kelowna based education technology platform, shares how they have incorporated Co-op work integrated learning into their ongoing recruitment practices since 2019.
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Support Local Talent. Keep Talent Local. Repeat.
February 23, 2021
Top Five Reasons to Hire a UBC Okanagan Co-op Student
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International Appeal
December 4, 2019
From China to Canada, Yiming Han discovers Co-op is key to acclimating to a new culture.
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Teaming Up for Success
December 4, 2019
Co-op students pair up to support a local company’s vision
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If the Shoe Fits
December 4, 2019
Human kinetics student Shayla Mclean and a local orthotic company were a perfect match through Co-op Education.
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