2016/2017 Student Information Session For Prospective Canada-Japan Co-op students

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1 2016/2017 Student Information Session For Prospective Canada-Japan Co-op students

2 Overview - Overview of The Canada-Japan Co-op Program - Participating Universities - Benefits of participation to Students - Eligible fields of study - Who can apply? - What kinds of jobs are available? - Cost to students - Your Internship Accommodation in Japan Expectations at work Canada-Japan Co-op Role and Support Evaluation of the work term - Evaluation of the work term - Questions?

3 The Canada-Japan Co-op Program Overview The Canada-Japan Co-op Program is a Canadian university and college based, international co-op/internship program linking some of the best undergraduate and graduate students in the engineering, science, business and arts discipline from across Canada with highly committed Japanese businesses. The Canada-Japan Co-op Program formally integrates an undergraduate/graduate student s Canadian academic studies with valuable work experience in a Japanese company. The program is open to universities and colleges nationally and is currently administered from The University of British Columbia.

4 Vision and Mission Vision The Canada-Japan Co-op Program s vision is to be the best program for Canadian undergraduate and graduate students wishing to complete Co-op work terms/internship in Japan and the leading international Co-op/internship program for Japanese employers requiring experienced and pre-qualified students. Mission The Canada-Japan Co-op Program s mission is to provide top caliber Canadian undergraduate and graduate Co-op students with high quality career-oriented work opportunities in Japan as well as to provide participating Japanese employers with Canadian undergraduate and graduate students who can make valuable contributions to their organizations.

5 Proven Program Track Record The Canada-Japan Co-op Program in 2016 celebrates its 25 th anniversary. We have seen over 1,020 students from across Canada in engineering, science, business, arts, and forestry academic programs participate in co-op work terms in Japan.

6 The Canada-Japan Co-op Program Placement History Statistics to date Note: Placements in calendar year

7 Total Students and Work Terms Secured to date 140 Number of Placed Students Number of Co-op Work T erms Secured /06 07/08 09/10 11/12 13/14 15/16 Note: Numbers of placements in fiscal year April 2015-March 2016

8 Participating Educational Institutions over the History of the Program * Indicate current member institutions BRITISH COLUMBIA Simon Fraser University* The University of British Columbia* The University of Victoria* Thompson Rivers University* British Columbia Institute of Technology ALBERTA The University of Alberta* The University of Calgary* SASKATCHEWAN The University of Regina The University of Saskatchewan ONTARIO The University of Ottawa* Ryerson University* The University of Waterloo The University of Toronto McMaster University Queen s University The University of Ontario Institute of Technology MANITOBA The University of Manitoba* NEWFOUNDLAND Memorial University of Newfoundland QUEBEC Concordia University* Ecole de Technologie Superieure* McGill University* Ecole Polytechnique Montreal* Université de Sherbrooke* NOVA SCOTIA Dalhousie University Acadia University Saint Mary s University Technical University of Nova Scotia NEW BRUNSWICK Université de Moncton The University of New Brunswick

9 Eligible Fields of Study Student Disciplines Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Software, Civil... Science Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Molecular Business - Marketing, Business Administration Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences..

10 Benefits of participation for Canada-Japan Co-op Program Students Opportunity to gain valuable international work experience Broaden student outlook and perspective on career and education goals Enhance student value to Canadian industry Opportunity to travel and learn another language and culture 2015 Student of the Year Award Recipient Ryan Hirakida (right), Jenny Reilly, CJCP Director (left)

11 Who can apply? Co-op students from member Canada-Japan Co-op institutions who have completed at least one Co-op work term or will do so prior to commencement of their work term/internship in Japan. Students who have completed AT LEAST one Japanese language course (credit or non credit). Note: Students can apply if they agree to register and complete a Japanese course prior to departure. Students who have at least one full time academic term to complete upon their return from their co-op/internship in Japan. Minimum age of 19 years. Students who are flexible with respect to the type of work they are willing to accept. Students who are flexible in terms of duration they are willing to work in Japan (preference given to students who can commit to 12 months). Students who possess a mature attitude and enthusiasm to work in Japan and learn more about the Japanese culture. Students who are willing to participate in mandatory predeparture training.

12 Canada-Japan Co-op Employer Expectations of Interns.. Although the internship is carried out primarily for international exchange, the reason for hosting interns varies from company to company. More or less, they expect the following: To facilitate internationalization and activation of the office To establish and expand foreign networks To interact with top young specialists and apply their talent and knowledge to actual works To examine interns as a possible candidate for future employers To make a social contribution, especially to academic education or international exchanges Source: JETRO Manual for Interns

13 Key Canada-Japan Co-op Student Attributes Strong technical/academic background Maturity and self confidence Relevant prior Co-op work experience Knowledge of Japanese language and culture Ability to adapt and immerse into a new culture Perceived ability to handle new culture: - previous international experience - leadership experience - community involvement - outgoing personality

14 What kinds of jobs Canada-Japan Co-op Students are doing in 2016? Automated production Chemical analysis of cement/concrete Computational Fluid Dynamics International business Materials Analysis/testing Mechanical design Molecular Cloning Programming Research and Development Steel Making process Software and hardware Telecommunications 3D modeling

15 Participating Canada-Japan Co-op Companies in 2015/2016 ATR (3) Autoliv (2) Azbil (5) Dai Nippon Printing (2) Fukui Byora (2) Honda Research Institute (4) JFE Steel (5) J. Morita (1) Kao Corporation (2) NIMS (1) Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (18) Osaka Gas (3) Taiheiyo Cement (1) Taiyo Industrial (1) Tokyo Gas (2) Note: Numbers of placements in fiscal year April 2015-March 2016

16 2015/2016 Canada-Japan Co-op Student Locations Note: Numbers of placements in fiscal year April 2015-March 2016

17 Canada-Japan Co-op 2015/2016 placement Statistics Total Student Placements Per School S 14 F 14 W 15 Total Work Terms University Discipline Student Placements Business 1 Concordia University Engineering Science 1 École de technologie supérieure Engineering École Polytechnique de Montréal Engineering Engineering 2 McGill University Science Ryerson University Arts 1 Simon Fraser University Engineering Science 1 The University of Alberta Engineering The University of British Columbia Engineering 18 Science The University of Calgary Engineering The University of Manitoba Engineering 1 Science The University of Ottawa Science The University of Victoria Engineering The University of Waterloo Engineering Thompson Rivers University Université de Moncton Université de Sherbrooke TOTAL Note: Numbers of placements in fiscal year April March 2016

18 2015/16 Canada-Japan Co-op placement Statistics Discipline Female Male # of students Arts 1 1 Business 1 1 Engineering 35 Chemical 2 1 Computer 2 Electrical/Electronics 3 6 Industrial 1 Integrated 1 4 Materials 4 2 Mechanical 2 5 Physics 2 Science 15 Biochemistry 1 Biophysics 1 Biotechnology 1 Congnitive Systems 1 Computer Science 1 7 Engineering Physics 2 Pharmacology 1 TOTAL work term (4 months) 9 2 work terms (8 months) 22 3 work terms (12 months) 21 Total Student Placements 52 Summer 2015 start date 29 Fall 2015 start date 9 Winter 2016 start date 14 Total Student Placements 52 Note: Numbers of placements in fiscal year April March 2016

19 Cost to Students Technical Work Terms Application Fee $ 100 Language Test $ 30 Mandatory Canada-Japan Training Week $ 250 (if placed prior to course being facilitated in May) Average return airfare $1,500 Co-op Tuition Fee $ $2, (registered at UBC for each 4 month CJCP term based on $ UBC tuition (as of May 1, 2016) per term for two or three terms) Materials $ 100 Insurance $ (*based on $1.15 per day) Total cost for typical Canada-Japan Co-op student = $2, $4,590.50

20 Student Support Technical Work Terms Potential Co-op Earnings Average Canada-Japan Co-op student Salary $1,793 CAD per month X 12 months (3 work terms); Company dorm $8,435; and Misc. expenses $1,841 = $31,792 CAD Cost of students for 12 months (3 work terms) $100 Application fee; $30 Language test fee; $250 Training Week fee; $1,500 Airfare; $2, Co-op Work Term fee (3 work terms as of May 1,2016); $100 materials and $420 insurance Total Investment = $4, CAD

21 Typical Work Term Conditions Living allowance (per month): 70, ,000 yen (net amount after deduction of any applicable taxes) In additional to the living allowance, the company and /or student are responsible for the following items: Item Company pays Student pays Dormitory Fee X Breakfast (at Dorm) X Lunch Dinner (at Dorm) X X Futon/ bedding rental or purchase Electricity charges Telephone/ Internet charges Local commuting Health Insurance Return Airfare (Canada-Japan) *10% of companies offer all or half of airfare costs (This is optional) X X X X X X

22 Canada-Japan Co-op 2015/2016 Student Salary Average Discipline # of students Avg. Salary (yen/month) Arts 1 150,000 Business 1 150,000 Engineering 35 Chemical 156,667 Computer 177,500 Electrical/Electronics 144,500 Industrial 150,000 Integrated 135,000 Materials 102,000 Mechanical 143,333 Physics 118,400 Science 13 Biochemistry 160,000 Biophysics 150,000 Biotechnology 150,000 Congnitive Systems 120,000 Computer Science 157,500 Engineering Physics 150,000 Pharmacology 70,000 TOTAL ,288 Note: Numbers of placements in fiscal year April 2015-March 2016

23 What you have to look forward to.

24 Golden Temple in Kyoto

25 Night view of Yokohama bay side

26 Mt. Fuji

27 Tokyo Sky Tree & Tokyo Tower

28 Akihabara, Electronic town in Tokyo

29 The Great Buddha of Kamakura

30 Traveling in Japan-Shinkansen

31 Train tickets

32 Purchasing Tickets

33 Train Station Entrance/Exit

34 Rush Hours

35 Local train station sign

36 Company Dormitory

37 Company Apartment

38 Money- Daily Spending in Japan

39 Japanese meals Traditional Japanese Meal Typical meal at work/dorm cafeteria

40 Work Uniform

41 Open Space Office

42 Activities outside of work Kyudo (Japanese Archery) practice Bike trip Tea ceremony Taiko (Japanese drum) practice Snowboarding

43 Cultural Experience

44 Japanese Customs Parade Castle

45 Japan s scenic places Amanohashidate, Kyoto (bridge in the heaven) Miyajima, Hiroshima (floating gate)

46 Old & New in Tokyo Imperial Palace Neon Light Advertisement

47 Canada-Japan Co-op Program Role during Work Terms/Internship in Japan Ongoing communication with students Resolution of difficulties with assistance of the Embassy of Canada and Consulate offices in Japan On-site visit with the student and the company while the internship is in progress Collection and evaluation of work term reports and employer evaluations

48 Evaluation of Canada-Japan Co-op Student Work Terms To gain credit for Canada-Japan Co-op work terms students must submit: - Technical report as per home institution requirements or agreement with The Canada-Japan Co-op Program - A 10-page experiential report for release on the Canada-Japan Co-op website - Student performance review from supervisor, and - Student Evaluation of work term. *A student must receive a satisfactory mark on their reports and a satisfactory employer evaluation to receive a passing grade for Canada-Japan Co-op work terms/internship.

49 Canada-Japan Co-op Student Application Process 1. Schedule an appointment with your institutional Canada-Japan Co-op Liaison Officer to determine your eligibility for the program. 2. Complete the Canada-Japan Co-op Student Online Application Form on the Canada-Japan Co-op website 3. Make your certified cheque/money order payable to: The Canada-Japan Co-op Program The University of British Columbia, and mail or drop off your $100 Application Fee and $30 Language Test Fee cheque to: The Canada-Japan Co-op Program c/o The University of British Columbia 2385 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Attn: Yuko Nemoto 4. Interview with your Canada-Japan Co-op Liaison Officer for recommendation for the program

50 Canada-Japan Co-op Student Application Process 5. Complete the Japanese Language test; the Canada-Japan Co-op Program Assistant will contact you to arrange a convenient time for the oral (and/or written test). 6. Upon acceptance into the program, you will be given access to job postings. *Acceptance into the program does not guarantee placement; ultimately the matching and hiring decision comes from the Japanese employer. 7. You will be advised when short listed for interview and if necessary a phone or video conference interview will be organized by the Canada-Japan Co-op Program Assistant. 8. Upon receipt of matching confirmation from employer and student, paperwork for visa processing will commence. Please note: visa processing usually takes up to three months. 9. Attend pre-departure mandatory training in Vancouver. 10. Students depart for their Japanese Co-op placements based on their contract start date.

51 What s in it for a student... Undergraduate and graduate co-op students have the opportunity to gain valuable technical skills and at the same time experience a new culture and way of life. An internship in Japan is a life changing experience! What are you waiting for.. Apply to The Canada-Japan Co-op Program now!

52 The Canada-Japan Co-op Website If you have any questions or require more information, please contact : Jenny Reilly Director, The Canada-Japan Co-op Program c/o The University of British Columbia Phone: Fax: jenny.reilly@ubc.ca Yuko Nemoto Program Assistant c/o The University of British Columbia Phone: Fax: coop.japan@ubc.ca