By Dawn Sheldon on 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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By Dawn Sheldon on September 16, 2022
This past August, as he settled into a new position in Victoria as a Policy Analyst for the Indigenous Education division of the Ministry of Education and Child Care with the Government of British Columbia, UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Education alumnus Damyn Libby reflected on how far he’d come since his early days as a Bachelor of Arts student.
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By Dawn Sheldon on August 22, 2022
Each co-op work experience provides students with the opportunity to integrate their academic studies with practical experiences in various fields and explore different career options. In this blog, you will find some helpful tips for a successful work term, and resources to support you through your Co-op journey.
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By Dawn Sheldon on May 28, 2022
Akeem Johnston completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2021 with a major in English, and is currently working as Brand Coordinator at Bylands Nurseries in West Kelowna. Recently, Akeem Akeem shared more about his time here at UBCO, including his time in the Co-op Program, and what he is doing now that he has graduated.
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By Dawn Sheldon on April 12, 2022
UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Program continues to enhance, support, broaden and explore new relationships with community, and collaborate with partner organizations to develop a wide range of meaningful work experiences for students. Through co-operative education students have the opportunity to ‘learn by doing’, enhancing career pathways and possibilities, and infusing a passion for reflective learning.
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By Dawn Sheldon on March 11, 2022
In this newsletter, UBCO co-op students are seeking work experience for this upcoming summer, supports for Indigenous co-op students and employer partners, new wine sector co-op program announced, an upcoming virtual event, and more!
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By Dawn Sheldon on March 11, 2022
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.
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