Discover Co-op. Discover Yourself.

The Arts Co-op Program offers students a way to enrich their educational experiences for personal and professional growth. Here’s what some of our alumni have to say about their journeys in co-op.

“Doing a Co-op degree was the smartest choice I made at UBC!”
- Phil Casey, BA 2010, Geography & Visual Arts

“Co-op helped me to decide what I wanted to do with my career.”
-  Jouel Tiu, BA 2002, English Literature & Commerce

“The Co-op program sets you apart from other graduates…head and shoulders above.”
- Simon Lai, BA 2006, Economics & International Relations

What You’ll Get Out of Co-op

• Explore career options, while building your skills and discovering your interests
• Clarify career goals and options available to you with a BA
• Gain job search skills through extensive and specialized pre-employment training, including resume/cover letter writing, interview, and workplace success strategies
• Build 12 to 16 months of experience to add to your resume before you graduate
• Enrich classroom learning, and discover how your degree applies in the workplace
• Increase your confidence and potential as you take steps towards your future career
• Help finance your degree with relevant, paid work
• Develop a network of contacts that will increase your chances of finding meaningful work upon graduation
• Access mentorship opportunities with more experienced co-op students and alumni
• Receive continual support and career coaching throughout the program