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Home / 2019 / November / 22 / Work Study applications now opens

Work Study applications now opens

By Michele Gabourie on November 22, 2019

$400,000 available annually to help fund on-campus student employment opportunities

Work Study applications are now open and being received until January 10 for 2020/21 summer and winter session funding.

Working on campus is an excellent way for students to learn through doing, create strong connections within the UBC Community, and develop professional skills required for life beyond their degree.

To apply or find out more, visit: students.ok.ubc.ca/career-experience/hire-a-student/work-study/eligibility

Quick facts

  • Applications are welcome from all UBC Okanagan faculty and staff
  • Funding is in the form of a minimum wage subsidy; required employer contribution is just $1.75 per hour (based on a minimum wage salary)
  • Students are eligible to work up to 20 hours per week during the summer (May - Aug) and up to 12 hours per week during the term (Sept-Apr)
  • One funding application period per year
  • Broad pool of eligible students to select from

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Contact

Michele Gabourie
Work Integrated Learning Program Coordinator
Student Development and Advising

The University of British Columbia
Okanagan campus
Tel: 250 807 9040
E-mail: michele.gabourie@ubc.ca

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