[SFU OLC Blog] Co-op Vlog: Day in the Life of Jao Dantes

Jao Dantes

Environment

SFU Co-op Student

/ 25 August 2016 /

He was able to propose projects that interested him, explore skills in a workplace setting, and made lasting professional connections

In this video, SFU Communication Co-op student Jao Dantes explains his typical work day working for Simon Fraser University. While there are many diverse Co-op opportunities on campus, Jao has had the chance to work as a Special Projects Assistant for Science & Environment Co-op. In this role, he was able to propose projects that interested him, explore skills in a workplace setting, and made lasting professional connections. So tag along as he shows you a day in the life of an SFU employee. Jao submitted this video as his workterm project requirement for his co-op semester.

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Life Experience

Work Term Project

Workplace Success

Co-operative Education

Communication, Art + Technology Communication

Environment Resource and Environmental Management

SFU Science and Environment Co-operative Education Program

Special Projects Assistant

SFU Co-op Student

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