Formal Report Outline

Increasing Available Co-op Positions for UBC Students

I. INTRODUCTION

1. Definition of co-op
2. Background on the benefits of co-op placements
3. Description of barriers to getting a co-op placement
4. Purpose and intended audience
5. Brief description of research and sources
6. Scope of inquiry

II. DATA SECTION

1. Overview of current co-op program structure
2. Barriers to landing a co-op placement
   1. Lack of relevant work experience
   2. Limited available opportunities
   3. Time-consuming applications
   4. Unpaid positions
3. Analysis of student surveys
4. Strategies to increase placement rate for co-op students
   1. Current approaches to training co-op students
   2. Pros and cons of creating co-op jobs on UBC campus
5. Feasibility of proposed solution
   1. Estimated cost
   2. Creative process for new co-op roles

III. CONCLUSION

1. Summary of findings
2. Recommendations