Career Carrots

S3 E2: Start Sprouting Experience | An Introduction to Co-op with Sanya Sivic

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Wondering how to gain relevant career experience as a

student? Joining the Co-op Program is a great way for students to build skills and gain work experience to support their future career endeavors.

In this episode, Allison and Jules sit down with Sanya

Sivic, the LFS Co-op Coordinator, to learn more about the
Science Co-op Program and what opportunities exist for LFS students.

 

(2:42) Overview of Sanya’s role as LFS Co-op Coordinator

(7:08) Sanya’s trajectory to becoming the Science Co-op

Program

(14:42) What excites Sanya about her role

(21:26) Why students should apply to co-op

(26:52) What co-op positions exist for LFS students

(37:06) Employer benefits from taking on co-op students

(39:40) Sanya’s hopes for the Co-op Program

(41:05) What companies could benefit from joining the

Co-op Program

(42:03) How to determine if co-op is right for you

 

Want to learn more?

Contact Sanya at UBC Science Co-op

Science Co-op Website: https://sciencecoop.ubc.ca/

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Career CarrotsBy Allison Mander-Wionzek; Jules Unick