UBC Arts Co-op Program
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As Youth Services Librarian at the North Memorial Branch of the Halifax Public Libraries (HPL), Stephanie organized youth programs, led a Summer Reading Club for kids, and provided customers with technological assistance. Having witnessed first-hand the immense impact that a library can have on its local community and vice versa, Stephanie believes co-op solidified her interest in and need to continue working with communities in the future. Her remarkable efforts both in co-o...p and in community involvement earned her the 2018/19 Honourable Mention iSchool MLIS Co-op Student of the Year. To read more about Stephanie's career development story, visit https://artscoop.ubc.ca/person/stephanie-marston/ . . . #educated2employed #UBCiSchool

This week, we want to highlight a special tip from UBC's Thrive Initiative: Did you know that social connection helps with your mental health? Remember that physical distancing doesn't need to mean social isolation. There are still ways for you to connect with your family, friends and community while protecting yourself and others. You can call a friend, organize an online game night, or even just let someone know you're thinking of them. <3 . .... . #UBCThrive #selfcare #mentalhealthmatters #socialdistancing #SocialConnection See more

Keen to make your mark in the emerging startup or tech industry? Curious how an Arts degree can be applied in this unique space? If you are a current Co-op student, join us on October 28th in the second session of our Boost! Lunch and Learn series. This session is titled "Spotlight on Startup and Tech." Our guest speaker is Nicholas Fong, Team Development Specialist with entrepreneurship@UBC, who scales and helps early staged startups grow. Nicholas is a recent UBC Sauder graduate with 7+ years in the luxury retail industry before spending the past 3 years in startup. RSVP in Symplicity > Events > Workshops. We’ll send you a link to the Zoom meeting in advance of the session.

Don't miss out on tomorrow's webinar, Arts Career Conversations: Beyond the Classroom! Hosted by the Faculty of Arts, this free online event will take place from 6:00pm to 7:30pm PST! Come to learn about how co-curricular opportunities like pursuing Arts Co-op experiences, going on exchange, and joining clubs can round out your time at UBC! :) To learn more about this event and RSVP, visit:... https://www.arts.ubc.ca//arts-career-conversations-beyond/ See more

On Saturday, our new cohort of 246 undergraduate Arts Co-op students kicked off their co-op journey at the first of 2 virtual conferences! The first pic features some of our alum and senior student speakers, and the second pic features our Undergraduate Student Engagement Team (USET!) In addition to providing effective job application skills, we had a Q&A with an employer panel, group application reviews, and networking sessions. Special thanks to our 4 employer panelists ...and 45 alums and senior students for taking part! During these times like no other, it's just as important as ever to build career readiness and resiliency, and we're excited to work with our new students to do just that. Psst: Keen to join Arts Co-op? Our annual intake happens each September and we typically admit ~250 undergrad students. Check back in September 2021 for details! . . . #educated2employed #hireeducation #professionaldevelopment #newstudents #ubcartscoop #ubc

"If anybody had told me at the start of my Arts Co-op journey that I would interview for a Fortune 500 company, let alone work for one, I would have thought the...y were joking." From applying to over 80 jobs to landing an exciting role at Microsoft, fourth-year Arts student Mifrah Khan reflects on her journey through the UBC Arts Co-op Program.

Calling all MA, PhD and postdoctoral fellows! The UBC Arts Amplifier is a new professional development initiative for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the UBC Faculty of Arts. Learn more about how you can turn your ideas and projects into real-world work experiences through their official launch event on November 5 from 12pm-1pm (PST) on Zoom. RSVP: https://amplifier.arts.ubc.ca//launch-party-panel-discuss/... #educated2employed

Curious about where your degree can take you? Connect with employers, graduate schools, volunteer organizations and professional programs to explore your options at the West Coast Virtual Career Fair on Nov. 17 & 18 from 9am-6pm PST. Sign up in Symplicity > Information Sessions > West Coast Recruitment Fair

We're so happy to hear that Arts Co-op helped UBC Psychology alumna Lexie Bergen find a career she really enjoys. "Going into te job market is such a black hole and co-op really taught me where to start. But more than that, I was able to see what sort of careers were really out there for people with BAs in Psychology - and there really were so much more than I could have ever thought," she reflects. #educated2employed UBC Department of Psychology... https://psych.ubc.ca//qa-with-lexie-bergen-ubc-psychology/

Just a final reminder that Undergraduate Arts Co-op applications are due by 4pm on Monday, September 28! So if you haven't completed it yet, here's something for you to do this weekend! To apply, click on the following link: https://artscoop.ubc.ca/.../undergraduate/apply-for-co-op/... Good luck!

Keen to make your mark in the emerging startup or tech industry? Curious how an Arts degree can be applied in this unique space? If you are a current Co-op student, join us on October 28th in the second session of our Boost! Lunch and Learn series. This session is titled "Spotlight on Startup and Tech." Our guest speaker is Nicholas Fong, Team Development Specialist with entrepreneurship@UBC, who scales and helps early staged startups grow. Nicholas is a recent UBC Sauder graduate with 7+ years in the luxury retail industry before spending the past 3 years in startup. RSVP in Symplicity > Events > Workshops. We’ll send you a link to the Zoom meeting in advance of the session.

The Arts Co-op Program keeps growing every year! To learn more about what we accomplished in the past year, see our 2019/20 Annual Report on our website: https://artscoop.ubc.ca/about-us/annual-report/ . . . #educated2employed #ubc #ubcartscoop #hireeducation

Today we are bringing back our student success stories! Pursuing a Dual Master of Archival and Library and Information Studies, Ruby completed a work term as a Records Management Intern at Deloitte Canada. There, she worked on the transition to paper-lite business operations by preparing paper audit records for future dispositions. By monitoring, communicating and documenting her digitized implementation plan, Ruby showcased her strong planning, innovation and project manag...ement skills. Given her outstanding achievements both in Co-op and in the community, she was recognized as the 2018/19 Honourable Mention iSchool MAS Co-op student of the year. To read more about her story, visit https://artscoop.ubc.ca/person/ruby-yuen/ #educated2employed

From exploring career options and gaining work experience, to forming a network of professional contacts, there are many benefits to being a UBC Arts Co-op student! To learn more about all that the Arts Co-op Program can offer you, check out our website at https://artscoop.ubc.ca/prospective-students/benefits/ The deadline to submit Undergraduate Arts Co-op applications is 4pm next Monday on September 28. There is only 1 intake of students per year, so make sure you don't mis...s this opportunity to professionally develop yourself! :) #Educated2Employed #UBC #UBCArtsCoop

Just a friendly reminder that Undergraduate applications for joining the Arts Co-op Program are due 1 week from now on September 28! To apply, click on the following link: https://artscoop.ubc.ca/prospective-stud//apply-for-co-op/ Good luck! We look forward to reading your applications.

Imagine Day is almost here! We'll have live drop-in hours from 2-6pm at our virtual booth on September 8, 2020. Come join us by signing up at the following link: https://amscampusbase.ubc.ca/Artscoop/club_signup We look forward to seeing you!

Undergraduate applications for joining the Arts Co-op Program are open! There is only 1 intake per year, so make sure you apply by September 28th! Click on the following link to apply: https://artscoop.ubc.ca/prospective-stud//apply-for-co-op/

We are concluding this summers student success stories with: (4th) Agyekum worked as a Client Services & Research Librarian for Yukon Energy, Mine, & Resources Library. Agyekum’s experience in co-op set him on the right path to success after graduation, he began working for the Whitehorse Public Library as a Relief Librarian. https://lnkd.in/gsBaQwY... (2nd) Naeemah worked as HR Administrative Support for the National Research Council. She requested to help with projects related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, to help create a welcoming space for everyone. https://lnkd.in/gs27iZX (3rd) As an Analyst for the Privy Council, Gavin was responsible for staying current on developments on the countries and issues that he was assigned to. Gavin’s work experience deepened his understanding of the machinations and internal dynamics of government. https://lnkd.in/gZsYbp5 (1st) Emily has been working as a Digital Content Writer for Arrive, RBC Ventures. Emily’s main task is writing articles for the Arrive website, a platform that helps newcomers access information and assistance when transitioning to Canada. https://lnkd.in/guMkBa6 #Educated2Employed

This month we are highlighting 4 successful Arts Co-op students who took on diverse positions to grow both professionally and personally. Vanessa Y (Top Left): The ISI gave Vanessa the tools, resources, and role models to continue looking up to in the future. I am extremely thankful for this opportunity as it has allowed me to better understand my strengths and weaknesses. Schyler Edmundson (Top Right): Schyler worked as a Policy Analyst for Environment and Climate Change... Canada. She worked firsthand on implementing progressive program files in an effort to see through federal strategies for reducing national greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris Agreement. Deborah Komkov (Bottom Left): During Deborah's work term at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNA) as a Research Assistant, she went beyond her Research Assistant role to find other opportunities to help further reconciliation between Indigenous groups and the Government of Canada. Jiejun Wu (Bottom Right): Through her co-op terms as a Production Assistant for Arts Umbrella and Associate Producer for Theatre Replacement, Jiejun solidified her passion for the theatre industry and gained the confidence needed to pursue this path as a career. #Educated2Employed

Calling all UBC Arts Co-op students! Want a chance to win 1/4 $25 giftcards to any Canadian retailer of your choice? Fill out the diversity, equity, and inclusion survey emailed to you before June 28th at 11:59 pm for a chance to win!

Want to know if The UBC Co-op Program is for you? Throughout May, we shared student success stories from the Arts Co-op Program. The following students shared their experiences on how their work terms have helped them in their academics and post-graduation. First, Ayan Aman (1), Research and Knowledge Mobilization at Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI). Being in the UBC Arts Co-op Program has given him direction in post-graduate work and areas t...o pursue after. More info here: https://artscoop.ubc.ca/person/ayan-aman/ Next, August Meyer(2). August worked as Special Events Assistant at the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS). Through his position at CCS, August has improved his time management and organizational skills, which will help him achieve greater academic success when back in school. Read more here: https://artscoop.ubc.ca/person/august-meyer/ And last but not least, Fatima Rodriguez (3). Junior Human Resources Advisor at Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) Although initially, Fatima did not see how working in Human Resources (HR) would be transferable to her degree in psychology, attending the career fairs helped with that. Read here: https://artscoop.ubc.ca/person/fatima-rodriguez/ #Educated2Employed

Having a mentor to help navigate your career is always important but especially so during these incredibly challenging times. Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) connects top post-secondary students with leading industry professionals. Applications are now open for the LOT 2020-21 program. Apply today at: https://bit.ly/3atbIvn

Congratulations to UBC Arts Co-op student Bashara Hussain, who has been recognized as the 2019 University Co-op Student of the Year by the Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning in BC/Yukon (ACE-WIL), which represents over 300 co-op programs in 25 post-secondary institutions. Bashara Hussain honored for exceptional contributions to BC Ministry of Jobs, Trade, and Technology. To read more about her accomplishment, check out her page on our website: https://artscoop.ubc.ca/person/bashara-hussain/ #Educated2Employed