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Faculty of Management CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION

ANNUAL REPORT 2015

VIU Faculty of Management Co-op Report 2015, Page 3

INTRODUCTION

The Co-operative Education Department, on behalf of the

Vancouver Island University Faculty of Management, is pleased to

present the 2015 Co-operative Education Annual Report. The aim

of this report is to highlight the success of students and alumni of

the Hospitality Management and Recreation and Tourism

Management degree programs at VIU.

This report summarizes the data and activities of the

Co-operative Education program at VIU, as well as brings to light

some of the individual success stories of employers who work

with VIU co-op students, and alumni who have completed their

schooling and are doing great things in their careers.

The report is intended to be beneficial in representing our

institution to employers, current students, prospective students

and their families.

What is Co-operative Education?

Co-operative education (co-op) is strategic full-time employment

completed by students that focuses on their area of study. Co-op

enhances classroom theory by integrating hands-on work

experience, which heightens students learning and creates a

more employable graduate. Some of the advantages of co-op for

students include feedback from employers on work

performance, practice and reinforcement of professional skills,

the chance to build a professional network, and ongoing

mentorship.

Faculty of Management co-op students are employed in paid

work term positions which help to offset the expense of their

education. Co-operative Education is also an opportunity for

partnership between education and businesses in the public and

private sector who want to share their enthusiasm and

experience and employ knowledgeable students who have

chosen to study in their industry.

CONTENTS

Message from the Co-op 4-5

Coordinators

Message from the Executive 6

Director, Student Affairs

Message from the Manager, 7

Co-operative Education

Message from the Dean, 8

Faculty of Management

Current Student Experiences 9

Program Facts & Figures 10-13

Co-op Student of the Year 14

Graduate Profile 15

2015 Co-op Employer 16-17

Partners


This past year has seen significant growth in the Hospitality Management program, with an increase in our enrollment numbers. More and more students are choosing to begin their educational and career journey within the field of Hospitality Management, which bodes well for them and the ever expanding opportunities we are experiencing in the hospitality industry.

I’m pleased to share that VIU students who participate in the Faculty of Management’s Co-operative Education programs now have something in common – they’re all taking part in programs accredited by the Association for Co-operative Education (ACE), after VIU’s Faculty of Management Co-operative Education programs were awarded accreditation in April of 2015.

ACE is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote Co-operative Education to students, employers, and key stakeholders; provide high quality professional development for members, and maintain a leadership role provincially, nationally and internationally in the field of Co-operative Education and other forms of experiential learning. Accreditation is awarded to institutions that demonstrate an institutional commitment to co-operative education as well as an established assessment model. Twenty one B.C. post-secondary institutions are active members of ACE, which was formed in 1973 and strives to foster and advance post-secondary co-operative education in B.C.

Special acknowledgement needs to go to Jim Ketelsen, Manager of Co-operative Education who provided significant leadership to the accreditation process. Jim’s knowledge, historical perspective and extensive expertise were instrumental in VIU being awarded the designation.

The university’s mission is to break the “no experience without a job, no job without experience” cycle by expanding experiential learning opportunities to every VIU program. Co-operative Education at VIU is aligned both with the institutions goal of student learning, engagement and success and also with the BC governments strategic goals of students having opportunities to participate in experiential learning options. As experiential learning continues to grow at VIU, Co-op can be proud to serve as a successful model for new experiential learning development.

I am proud to contribute to the university’s and provinces strategic development initiatives and more importantly, I am proud to play a small part in the learning and

development of our future leaders. I believe in the power of experiential learning as it supports students to explore interests, aptitudes, and values while increasing retention, completion and transition opportunities for VIU learners.

Lynda Robinson

MESSAGE FROM THE COORDINATOR—Hospitality Management

http://www.co-op.bc.ca/

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MESSAGE FROM THE COORDINATOR—Tourism Studies & Recreation Management

“In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be, by remaining what we

are.” Max DePree, Leadership Is an Art.

The transformation this quote epitomises occurs in learners through VIU co-op work experiences. This past

summer I have had the honour and joy of supporting, coaching and evaluating VIU Tourism and Recreation

learners through their Co-op experiences. It is exhilarating as an educator to see what they have learned about

themselves, about coworkers, about organizations, and about employment opportunities within their chosen

educational/career path. These learners have represented themselves and VIU in Canadian and international

communities well, they applied their academic knowledge in tangible ways that contribute to success, and have

transformed themselves through the diverse and sometimes challenging co-op experiences. Through these

intentional, active and synergetic experiences, learners practice and apply theories gleaned from class, they

reflect upon the experience, which further empowers them to test the theoretical knowledge in multiple setting

in and outside the classroom. To state it simply, students do indeed learn by doing.

Not only are the learners gaining tangible learning experience through the Co-op, they are also contributing to

the organizations, community partners, and clients. While a specific situation this quote illustrates the sentiment

of many employers for VIU co-op learners, “I can only hope the student returns and applies for the Camp

coordinator role next year. They are always on time, assisting when and where needed and takes initiative to

learn all the kids’ names, and they got to know all the parents/caregivers throughout the summer as well.”

I am honoured by the contributions, skill and attitudes of our VIU co-op learners. Not only do I think they are

exceptional, they are proving it.

In closing, co-op as a method of experiential learning intends to transform learners, and it appears that VIU co-op

learners are not only transforming themselves but they are also influencing, and transforming supervisors,

organizations, communities and clients.

W. Brook Pearce


When most students tell us that building their career path is one of the most important goals that they need to achieve by studying at VIU, we take our responsibility to help them accomplish this goal very seriously. We are proud of the opportunities that we provide to enable VIU students to develop the practical knowledge and skills they require to attain their desired careers. One of the ways we do this is by bridging the world of work with students’ studies through our co-operative education programs. The commitment demonstrated by both the Co-operative Education Coordinators and the entire faculty in the Tourism, Recreation, and Hospitality Management programs when it comes to preparing students for their careers is outstanding. I see this commitment in the way that our co-operative education programs are formally integrated throughout each student’s learning. Delivering co-op as a part of students’ studies ensures exposure to

both theoretical knowledge and hands-on work experience for their first, second, and third work terms. This allows students graduating from VIU to embark on their alumni path with exceptional academic knowledge and skills, applicable work experience, contacts in their field of study, and a professional and relevant resume; all of which provide the best possible foundation for a successful career. There are many different co-operative education programs and models throughout Canada. The key similarity is they all require partnerships and coordination between the student, University, and the employer. When delivered well (as they are in the Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality Management programs), our students, our employer partners, and the broader VIU community benefit today and into the future. The Co-operative Education Annual Report is a great read. It informs through statistical information, acknowledges the support and sponsorship from local organizations, and celebrates the students and employers who have been awarded the Co-operative Education Student and Employer of the Year Award, which is now in its fourth year. The Dean of the Faculty of Management and the Manager of Co-operative Education at VIU nicely summarize the advantages and successes of the Faculty of Management co-op programs. Let me close by saying how excited I am, as a passionate advocate for experiential learning, to be a part of the excellent work being accomplished at VIU. I look forward to ensuring that we continue to preserve the important workplace learning outcomes that are the hallmark of VIU’s Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality Management Co-operative Education programs. Dr. Carrie Chassels Executive Director, Student Affairs

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STUDENT AFFAIRS


Anyone who has received an e-mail from me knows that I have a sense

of humour–one hint is that I always include a quotation from Confucius

in my closing signature:

I Hear, I Forget. I See, I Remember. I Do, I Understand.

--Confucius (Co-op Student 521 BC - 518 BC)

Of course, I’m having fun by calling Confucius a “co-op student.” But

his ancient words perfectly capture what Co-operative Education is all

about. The best learning occurs when you get an opportunity to apply

and practice your new knowledge – you experience it and you live it.

We usually choose to attend university to get the very best education possible, in turn giving us the

knowledge and skills to be happy and productive citizens. But the desire for that education is rooted

in dreams: dreams of being successful, making a positive impact on our community and society,

and yes, having a career that contributes to personal and financial happiness.

Co-operative Education relates to all of the above as it allows our students to “test-drive” their

careers, gaining solid experience in their field of study while also developing professional networks.

When you add personal motivation, ambition, and determination to a great academic education

with progressive real-world experience – dreams can indeed come true.

Most experiential learning models, including co-op, are more demanding, more expensive, and give

students less “down time” than traditional classroom-based models. But while employers have

minimum educational requirements for professional positions, they also tend to hire applicants

with the most experience and significant professional relationships in their field. Our graduates

have been extremely successful in their career pursuits due to the high quality of their academic

education as well as all of the applied and experiential earning incorporated into their programs.

I love my job, and feel privileged to be a part of such a powerful, value- added learning model for

our students.

Jim Ketelsen

Manager, Co-operative Education

MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGER, CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION


MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Co-operative Education is a fundamental component of three programs within the Faculty of Management (FOM)—Hospitality Management, Recreation and Sport Management, and Tourism Studies. Co-operative Education provides the opportunity for students to experience and practice many of the skills and concepts acquired in the classroom. Some of the advantages of co-op for students include feedback from employers on work performance, reinforcement and practice of professional skills, ongoing mentorship and the chance to build a professional network. For the employer, co-op provides an opportunity to share their enthusiasm and experience for the industry, meet future employees, and work with motivated, experienced and knowledgeable students who have chosen to study in their industry. Our Co-operative Education faculty takes great pride in our program and students. Their experience and commitment to students and community partners is evident in the many initiatives they bring forward and continue to advance through their ongoing engagement. Graduates tell us repeatedly through surveys and anecdotal reporting that their participation in co-op provided them with opportunities they might not otherwise have had. Congratulations to students for choosing a program that encompasses experiential education. You have already embarked on what will surely be an outstanding, exciting and rewarding career. You will find that the faculty in your program are engaged, knowledgeable experts who are committed to student learning and preparing you for a dynamic global workplace. Opportunities always exist for new industry partnerships with the VIU Co-operative Education team; I encourage you to contact our Coordinators to explore the options for your business. Dr. Dave Twynam

Dean, Faculty of Management


CURRENT STUDENT EXPERIENCES

We asked students fresh off their summer co-op work term to share what they took away from the

learning experiences, and this is what they shared:

Ana Carvalho (2nd year)

I was a sales and events coordinator at the Coast Bastion Inn

Nanaimo for my first co-op. I really enjoyed my job as it taught

me a lot about the different positions in the industry, and not

just one way you can go to get to your goals. The co-op program

provide a lot of support to the students. I always loved the

hospitality industry and love helping others and found that this

program has helped me to expand my career options. It’s one of

the only schools that provide a full degree program, practical

learning and real industry experience; all relevant to career work.

Yash Gupta (3rd Year)

My co-op experience at Capilano Suspension Bridge this year

helped to develop my personality and has given me excellent

on-the-job training. At Capilano, I was able to explore my other

abilities related to hospitality industry such as culinary and

leadership where my courses came in handy.

Shiho Amemiya (4th year)

I completed my third co-op work term at the Fairmont Chateau

Whistler. I was a banquet server but cross-trained in a supervisory

role. The benefit of co-op is to observe company culture without

any pressure and obligations to stay. I found that I was able to try

everything and learnt about each company and where I may want

to work once I graduate. It depends on who you meet along the

way that makes your experience at each co-op but the experience

really helps to determine your career path. Co-op helped me learn

about Canadian work culture.


Co-operative Education began in 1989 for Recreation and Tourism programs , and in 1991 for the Hospitality

Management program. The Program Facts & Figures section of this report, however, features statistical data

from the past six years. VIU Faculty of Management Co-op students have completed a total of 887 individual

work terms since 2010. In 2015 students completed 175 work terms, including 78 from Hospitality Management

and 97 from Recreation and Tourism Management.

PROGRAM FACTS & FIGURES

HOSP Hospitality Management, 1st & 2nd year diploma students

BHM Hospitality Management, 3rd year degree students

RMGT Recreation & Sport Management, 1st & 2nd year diploma students

TOUR Tourism Studies, 1st & 2nd year diploma students

BTM Tourism Management, 3rd year degree students

Students in the Faculty of Management Co-op programs are required to complete three separate

co-op work terms throughout their degree program. Students are prepared for their work terms

through course work and one-on-one coaching with their co-op faculty. Students are encouraged

to develop their career goals as they move through their programs, always with an emphasis on

following their passions, interests, and dreams.

Co-op Work Terms—Number Per Year

HOSP BHM RMGT TOUR BTM TOTAL

2010 52 9 45 30 16 152

2011 38 2 33 25 18 116

2012 43 8 34 29 36 150

2013 48 12 21 38 20 139

2014 59 11 24 38 23 155

2015 63 15 35 43 19 175

2010-2015 303 57 192 203 132 887



Where in the World are 2015 VIU Faculty of Management Co-op Students?

30% of students found work within the Central

Vancouver Island region

22% of all students found co-ops in Nanaimo

An additional 11% of students completed co-ops within 40kms

of Nanaimo

The most popular province to work in outside of BC

was Alberta, with 22% of students in total.

11% of co-op students worked in the Alberta Rockies

Other Canadian provinces where co-op students

worked included Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and the

in Northwest and Yukon territories

In 2015, a total of 13% of

students completed work terms

outside of Canada

The most common

international destination for

co-op students was China

This year students completed

work terms in 7 countries, as op-

posed to 5 in 2013



Hospitality Management Diploma and Bachelor of Hospitality Management

This trend graph shows the breakdown of each

year’s Hospitality Management and Bachelor of

Hospitality students co-op work term geographic

dispersal. This year, the majority of students left

BC to work in other parts of Canada; mainly the

Rocky Mountain region of Alberta. Like previous

years, a significant portion of students stayed on

Vancouver Island for their work terms, several

students found work in Mainland BC, and a small

handful of students ventured internationally for

the summer.

The pie charts represent 2015 Hospitality Management diploma co-op students and Bachelor of Hospitality

Management co-op students span of geographic locations. The Hospitality Diploma students worked in a variety

of locations consistent with past trends, whereas all the Bachelor of Hospitality students remained in Canada for

their co-ops. The Hospitality Diploma co-op students have the least amount of students to remain on Vancouver

Island.

Bachelor of Hospitality Management Co-op

Work Terms by Geographic Location

20%

20%

20%

20%

20%

Hospitality Management Diploma Co-op


29%

14%

19%

16%

22%

Bachelor of Hospitality Management Co-op Work Terms by Geographic Location

Canada

International

Mainland BC

Vancouver Island

Nanaimo

29%

14%

19%

16%

22%


Canada

International

Mainland BC

Vancouver Island

Nanaimo

Breakdown Hospitality Management Diploma and

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

by Geographic Region from 2011—2015

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Canada International

Mainland BC Vancouver Island



Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM), Tourism Studies Diploma (TOUR), and

Recreation & Sport Management Diploma (RMGT)

The pie charts represent the breakdown of 2015 RMGT, TOUR,

and BTM Co-op students span of geographic locations. Each

cohort has similarities in their co-op selections, such as the

majority staying within the Nanaimo area for their work terms

even though less students stayed in Nanaimo overall. This

year, each section also had students study throughout BC, Can-

ada, and Internationally.

This trend graph shows how TRMT, RMGT, and BTM

students have dispersed geographically for their co-ops

over the past 5 years. Every year the majority of students

find employment on Vancouver Island, but this year there

was almost an even split between students on and off the

island. This year, more students chose to seek either

employment throughout Canada or Internationally than

in past years.

Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) Co-op

Work Terms

Recreation and Sport Management Diploma

(RMGT) Co-op Work Terms by Geographic Location

Tourism Studies Diploma (TOUR) Co-op


29%

14%

19%

16%

22%


Canada

International

Mainland BC

Vancouver Island

Nanaimo

24%

0%

24%28%

24%

Recreation and Sport Management Diploma (RMGT) Co-op Work Terms by Geographic Location

Canada

International

Mainland BC

Vancouver Island

Nanaimo

21%

16%

10%21%

32%

Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) Co-op Work Terms by Geographic Location

Canada

International

Mainland BC

Vancouver Island

Nanaimo

14%

23%

21%

12%

30%

Tourism Studies Diploma (TOUR) Co-op Work Terms by Geographic Location

Canada

International

Mainland BC

Vancouver Island

Nanaimo

Breakdown of Bachelor of Tourism Management, Tourism

Studies Diploma, and Recreation & Sport Management

Diploma by Geographic Region from 2011—2015

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Canada International

Mainland BC Vancouver Island


VIU CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to the 2014’s Faculty of Management Co-operative Education Student of the Year awardees Taylor Doherty and Alex Vandal. Each year, Tourism/Recreation Management and Hospitality Management students have the opportunity to be nominated by their co-op employers for their outstanding contributions to their places of employment.

Tourism Management student Alex Vandal was nominated on her first year co-op with Parks Canada. She was responsible for working with other students to create a nation wide assessment of Canada’s parks from the youth perspective, including researching the trip planning process and then actually travelling to the National Parks and Historic Sites in the east coast of Canada. Parks Canada felt that Alex was an exemplary employee based on her leadership, enthusiasm and hard work displayed throughout the summer. Her enthusiasm and hard work was noticed throughout the summer, and she was able to apply her passion for education to her work in the field. Alex feels that her summer co-op truly was an experience of a lifetime! She attributes her success to her ability to believe in herself, and encourages other students to do the same in order to learn, grown and inspire.

Hospitality Management student Taylor Doherty was nominated by her first year summer co-op employer at the Fox Hotel and Suites in Banff where she worked at the Front Desk. Taylor loved providing the highest quality of customer service to guests from around the world, and was always eager to learn from other areas of the hotel. Her hard work and dedication paid off, and she was recognized as an integral part of the Fox Hotel and Suites team. Through her co-op, Taylor was able to gain valuable industry experience and gain insight on her career goals and work preferences. Taylor was seen as a natural leader and a true ambassador of the hospitality industry and VIU.

The award was created to recognize students who were ambassadors of the co-op program, impressing their employers with their skills and work ethic and connecting their experiences to what they learned in the classroom.

Both Alex and Taylor were very deserving of their awards, as they represent the best of Co-operative Education and VIU. Their contributions over the summer speak volumes of the incredible capacity of VIU’s Co-operative Education students, and open up opportunity for future students to work with excellent employers.

Nominations for the 2015 Co-op Student of the Year awards will be accepted in October 2015, after summer co-op work terms have been completed.

Nominations for the 2015 Co-op Student of the Year

awards will be accepted in October 2015, after

summer co-op work terms have been completed.

For more information contact:

[email protected] or 250.740.6387 or

[email protected] or 250.740.6428

Taylor Doherty Alex Vandal


As a strong believer of gaining education and experience at the same time, Vancouver Island University was a

clear choice when deciding where I would study; purely based on the inclusion of an experiential learning aspect in

the program. When deciding to leave Australia to pursue my dream career in the hospitality industry, there seemed

no better place to go than Canada. Two years later and a diploma in Hospitality Management, I have studied in one of

the most beautiful countries in the world. With that, I also had the privilege to work and live in some of the most

picturesque parts of this wonderful country, all through the opportunities given to me through my co-op work terms.

Co-op, to me, was all about setting targets and goals, as well as using the necessary resources, connections

and support from faculty to achieve these goals. Contrary to the saying of “when one door closes, another door

opens”, co-op creates the effect of continuous doors opening for you at the same time, and none closing. As with

many industries nowadays, creating networks and building connections is one of the most important tools when

landing your dream job.

The highlight for me was securing my first co-op position as a Guest Services Agent at the Fairmont Banff

Springs Hotel. It felt like I was getting paid whilst being on holidays in one of the most iconic and most visited places

in Canada. Not only did I learn about the industry in what seems like a giant people factory, I gained new friendships

from all over the world. I also built a strong network of people in the hospitality industry to help me succeed in

achieving my goals and was able to bring it all back to the classroom at VIU. The experience allowed me to grow with

a renowned company and chain of luxury hotels, and led me to securing my second co-op at the Fairmont Empress

in Victoria as a Front Desk Agent. Working with a chain company, there are endless opportunities to advance in an

organization that mentors and support their employees all around the world.

With education becoming more and more accessible, employers will tend to look more towards experience,

as well as the coveted “piece of paper”. From the start to the end of the program, I felt that I was continually

achieving goals and understanding more about the industry through applying class-

room theory to real world situations; knowing that it is setting me up for when I

graduate. I encourage fellow and future students to continue dedicating

themselves to this amazing program and use all the resources and support

available to make their experience more fulfilling.

Two years later, I am still in Canada, another step closer to my dream, but

with many more doors that have opened to me, new friendships and a great

network of people. With the growth of the industry and abundance of

opportunities, we are now in the right place at the right time. Congratulations to

those that have finished the program alongside me and have become leaders or

will be the future of the industry. Thank you to the faculty for the continuous

support and advice. For all current students, keep on chasing and achieving those

dreams!

GRADUATE PROFILE—Jerren Heng, Hospitality Diploma and Co-operative Education Graduate

Jerren Heng


2015 CO-OP EMPLOYER PARTNERS

Alberta Junior Forest Rangers

Anwar Al Madinah Moevenpick Hotel

Banff Lodging Company

Banff Park Lodge

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Barceló Arrendamientos Turísticos

BC Ferries

Beijing Legend

Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn

Best Western, The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre

Betterpackage Co., Limited

Black Gold Lodge

Brewster Travel Canada

BTG International Travel & Tours

Buchan Hotel

Buckskin Leather Company

Camp Stephens

Canadian Pacific Algae

Canlan Ice Sports Corporation

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Church's Chicken

City of Edmonton

City of Nanaimo

City of Whitehorse

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Hotels

Community Recreation and Culture Centre

Comox Valley Sports and Social Club

Cottonwood Golf Course

Courtenay Recreation

Crimson Coast Dance Society

Crowne Plaza Chengdu Panda Garden

Crystal Cove Beach Resort

Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Center

Delta Lodge at Kananaskis

Disney Store

District of Ucluelet

Econolodge South Hotel

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort

Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Fairmont Peace Hotel

Fairmont Waterfront Hotels and Resorts

Farellon LTDA

Government of the Northwest Territoires

Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Greenscape Design & Decor

Hai Yan Travel Agency

Harbour Air

Harrison Ecotours

Heart of Gold

Henan Changjiangriver International Tourism Co. Ltd

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyua

Houston Leisure Facility

Inn on Long Lake

Jamie’s Whaling Station

JAPADOG

JW Marriott - The Rosseau Muskoka

La Stella Trattoria

Lifestyle Health & Fitness Center

Lighthouse Bistro and Pub

Living Forest Campground

Long Beach Lodge

Majestic Ocean Kayaking

McDonald's


2015 CO-OP EMPLOYER PARTNERS

Merridale Ciderworks

Merriman Soccer

Mount Royal Hotel - Brewster Travel Canada

Municipality of North Cowichan

'Namgis First Nation

Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation

Nanaimo Golf Club

Nordia

Nori Japanese Restaurant

North Island Kayak

Oceanside Village Resort

Oliver Parks and Recreation

OSBC Skimboarding camps/Lessons

PacficSport

Pacific Shores

Painted Turtle Guesthouse

Pan Pacific Vancouver

Parksville Beach Festival

Ramada Inn Nanaimo

River Valley Adventure Co.

Rosewood Estates Winery

Royal Jasmine - Restaurant

Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre

Sea to Sky Park Services

Second Beach Concession

Sephora

Shandong China Railway International Travel Agency Ltd.

Shandong Jinma Hotel

Shangri-La Hotel Dalian

Shishou Passenger Station

Skyline Luge

Sofitel Shanghai Hyland

South Malahat 4-H Senior District Council

Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre

Spring Park International Hotel Management

St. Paul People's Museum

Starbucks Coffee Corporation

Steve Marshall Ford Lincoln

Strathcona Hotel

TELUS Spark Science Center

The Cove Lakeside Resort

The King David Hotel in Jerusalem

The Rimrock Resort Hotel

The Ritz Carlton

The Vancouver Fish Company

Tigh-Na-Mara

Tim Horton’s Foundation

Toronto Scarborough Town Centre Y (YMCA)

Tourism Designers

Tourism Nanaimo

Town of Port McNeill

Umai Sushi

Umi Sushi Express

Uniglobe Specialty Travel Ltd DBA Discover Canada Tours

Vacances Sinorama

Vancouver Aquarium

Vancouver Island Exhibition

Vancouver Island University

Vernon Visitor Centre

VIU Res Life

Walt Disney World

Western Student Housing Ltd.

Westmark Whitehorse Hotel and Conference Centre

Whitley House B&B

Wildfire Management Branch

WildPlay Element Parks

William Lutsky YMCA

Wyman Liu Investment Ltd

ZOV Cafe Company

To learn about Co-operative Education at Vancouver Island University, please contact:

Lynda Robinson Brook Pearce

Hospitality Management Recreation and Sport Management,

[email protected] Tourism Studies, Tourism Management

(250) 740-6428 [email protected]

(250) 740-6387

Dorchester Hotel

Northgate Inn

Thank you to the following members of the

Nanaimo Hospitality Association for funding the

Co-operative Education Student of the Year Award.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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