Email: coop.japan@ubc.ca
Tel: (604) 822-6579
2385 East Mall, Vancouver
BC, Canada V6T 1Z4
www.thecoopjapanprogram.com

Canada-Japan Co-op Program Work Term Checklist
1.

CONTACT INFORMATION:• Complete the Student Work Term Information Form
http://thecoopjapanprogram.com/students/downloadstudent-forms/

2.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:• Review your Canada-Japan Co-op Program work term
parameters and responsibilities with your supervisor.
• Review your Learning Objectives with your supervisor.
• Complete your Canada-Japan Co-op Program Learning Objectives
and have your supervisor review and sign the form.
Email the form to:
The Canada-Japan Co-op Program
Attention: Yuko Nemoto
Email: coop.japan@ubc.ca/yuko.nemoto@ubc.ca

3.

By the third week of your work term.

It is your responsibility to schedule ameeting with your supervisor during
your first week of employment.
By the third week of your work term.

CANADA-JAPAN CO-OP PROGRAM WORK TERM REPORT
1. Inform your supervisor that CJCP students are required to writea Canada-Japan Co-op Program Experiential Work Term Inform your supervisor of the report
Report.
by the second week of your work2. Your Canada-Japan Co-op Program Experiential report is a term.
ten-page experiential report based on your experiences whilein Japan. This report is intended to:
3. Encourage you to reflect on your present Japanese work
experience and how it relates to your academic and careerdevelopment;
4. Give you an opportunity to reflect on the skills that you are
acquiring during your Canada-Japan Co-op Program workterm(s) and help you analyze your personal work
preferences;
5. Help you clarify your goals for future Co-op work terms basedon your experience in your Canada-Japan Co-op Programwork placement; and6. Assist future Canada-Japan Co-op Program students who areinterested in working where you are now.
Please provide your report to yourYour Canada-Japan Co-op Program Experiential Work Term Report supervisor at least four weeks prior
to your end date to allow time formust be:review.
1. A minimum of 10 pages, typed.
2. Contain a title page, which includes the name, address & web
page (if available) of the organization; your name, discipline,
school and date of submission.

3. Include a discussion on:• The nature of the organization employing you; history,
where they fit in the industry, products/services;• The nature of the work you are doing;• Your role in the department/organization;• Where your department fits within the organization, its roleand responsibilities;• The knowledge and skills you are acquiring;• A reflection on how this Canada-Japan Co-op Program work
experience will contribute to both your academic and careerdevelopment;• A description of the relationships you have with Japanese coworkers and superiors;• A description of your Japanese living arrangements andcultural experiences;• A list of the cultural experiences you had during yourduration;• Recommendations you would make to other Canada- Japan
Co-op Program students on how to obtain or be successful inthe kind of work you are doing; and,• Your overall impression of living in Japan for an extended
period and the memories that you will bring back home toCanada.
If possible please include photos.
NOTE: Approval must be received by your supervisor if photos
taken at the worksite.

Within 7 days before your last day ofwork.

Your supervisor must review your report before it is submitted inorder to make sure that it does not contain confidential information.
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Please note: your experiential work term report may be displayed on
The Canada-Japan Co-op Program website for up to twelve months
after submission.

* NOTE: Absolutely no reports will be
accepted without a Work Term
Unlike a technical report, this report may be written in first person and is Report Release form.
based on your impressions and experiences. A Pass (P) or Fail(F) grade will be associated with this report.
Canada-Japan Co-op Program Experiential Work Term Report:
Submit to your supervisor for review.
Work Term Report Release Form:
Submit to your supervisor for signature. Forward to the CanadaJapan Co-op Office along with the Report.

4.

Contact Yuko Nemoto when you
Canada-Japan Co-op Program Advisor:Your Canada-Japan Co-op Program Advisor is the Canada-Japan arrive in Japan and have commenced
Co-op Program Coordinator, Yuko Nemoto. Please contact Yuko by your position.
email to advise her that you have arrived safely in Japan andstarted your job. Please keep in regular contact with Yuko via Yuko Nemoto
email throughout your period in Japan.
Email: coop.japan@ubc.ca
You will be contacted by CJCP staff by phone/zoom during your Phone: 604-822-6579
work term to ensure you are satisfied in your position. Work site
visits will be scheduled and conducted if we are visiting Japan
during your work term.

Student Evaluation of The Canada-Japan Co-op Program Work Within 7 days of your last day ofTermwork.

5.

Employer Evaluation of The Canada-Japan Co-op Program Work By the last day on the job with yourProgram
Term:
Canada-JapanCo-op
Ensure that you review the evaluation with your supervisor. It should employer.
be signed by you, your supervisor (or an HR representative) beforesubmission to The Canada-Japan Co-op Program.

Student Evaluation of The Canada-Japan Co-op Program Work Within 7 days of your last day ofTermwork.

6.

Employer Evaluation of The Canada-Japan Co-op Program Work By the last day on the job with yourProgram
Term:Canada-Japan
Co-op
Ensure that you review the evaluation with your supervisor. It should employer.
be signed by you, your supervisor (or an HR representative) before
submission to The Canada-Japan Co-op Program.

Please keep in touch with the Canada-Japan Co-op Program team during your period in Japan.
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Yuko Nemoto
The Canada-Japan Co-op Program
Email: coop.japan@ubc.ca
Tel: 604-822-6579

Have a fantastic time in Japan and remember we want to hear from you!