Canada Japan Co-op Program - Internship
City: Various Country: Japan Disciplines: Various (students must be in a co-op or AWE program)
Canada Japan Co-op Program Website
For over 30 years, the Canada-Japan Co-op Program has provided Japanese employers with access to some of Canada’s top university and college students from a range of disciplines—including Arts, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Science–who bring the latest knowledge and expertise to workplaces across Japan.
Originally launched with the help of a grant from the Canadian government to bring Canadian university technical experience to Japanese companies, the Program has expanded to include students from most academic disciplines who can enrich Japanese companies with unique expertise and new perspectives.
Canada Japan Co-op Program staff, based in Vancouver, support students and employers in English and Japanese throughout their participation in the Program. Our commitment is to provide the highest possible level of service to ensure a positive experience for all employers and students.
Support provided includes:
• Providing pre-screened, motivated and talented undergraduate and graduate students ready to work
• Organizing telephone and video conferencing interviews
• Providing pre-departure training to all students
• Assisting with work authorization processes and documentation
• Providing communication and support in English and Japanese prior, during and after student co-op work terms, including mid-term check-ins with students and employers
• Maintaining contact with Canada-Japan Co-op Student Alumni after graduation
Fields of Study - More detailed position information is shared closer to each application period.
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences International Relations, Asian Studies and Language, Information management, etc.
Business and Tourism International Business, Marketing, Business Administration, Tourism, etc.
Engineering Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Materials, Computer, Chemical, Biomedical, etc.
Science Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.
The Canada-Japan Co-op Program will be hosting virtual Information Sessions via zoom.
DATE & TIME:
Mon, Feb 12 between 3:00pm-4:00pm (PST)/6:00pm-7:00pm (EST)
Tue, Feb 13 between 5:30pm-6:30pm (PST)/8:30pm-9:30pm (EST)
Thu, Feb 15 between 3:00pm-4:00pm (PST)/ 6:00pm-7:00pm (EST)
Fri, Feb 16 between 5:30pm-6:30pm (PST)/8:30pm-9:30pm (EST)
To receive Zoom link - RSVP and include the information of 1) Date to attend, 2) Your home institution, and 3)Discipline/Program to Yuko Nemoto, Canada-Japan Co-op Program Coordinator at coop.japan@ubc.ca.
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Year
Duration: 4, 8, or 12 month work-terms
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: Students in a co-op program (Engineering, Business, Arts (AWE), SIP)
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Note: Have/will complete at least one Japanese language course prior to departure. Students can apply if they agree to register and complete a Japanese course prior to departure. The course can be taken at various locations, for example, Continuing Education, Language Schools, Community Centres, or College/University and can be credit or non-credit.
Must have completed at least one work-term and have an academic term remaining.
Program Information & Contact
Contact Global Internship Coordinator at goabroad@ualberta.ca
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.