Current Students
If you are a current graduate Arts Co-op student, we’ve compiled a list of resources and opportunities for you. Apply for Co-op Jobs Access Symplicity online to search for co-op job openings, apply to positions, schedule interviews, and access ongoing co-op news and announcements. Arts Co-op Hub The Arts Co-op Hub is an online collection […]
Supervisor Resources
Find answers to your frequently asked questions about supervising and working with UBC Arts Co-op students. What to Expect in the Work Term Arts Co-op provides a supportive structure for students and supervisors to make the most of the work experience. For each 4-month work term, you can expect a few things to take place. […]
Funding
There are various sources of funding you can access to support the hiring of your co-op student. Student Work Placement Program The federal Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) provides wage subsidies for employers to hire post-secondary students across Canada. Through SWPP, employers can receive subsidies for every student hired through the program, with amounts of: […]
Landing Your First Work Term
In the latter half of search terms, students often worry over whether they would land co-op placements in time. Senior Arts Co-op student Mathew Ho is very familiar with this concern. It was not until three search terms later that he landed his first co-op position as Student Taxpayer Services Agent at the Canada Revenue Agency.