Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn about how you can apply your UBC MPPGA degree to possible career paths in government, not-for-profit, and the private sector around the world. Hear directly from Kerry Ross, Co-op & Career Services Manager, about the opportunities to enhance your professional skills and networks with the MPPGA Professional Policy Practice Course (PPGA 510) and other opportunities available throughout the program.

Presenters:
- Kerry Ross, Co-op & Career Services Manager, Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs
- Sanmini Koffi, MPPGA Alumni, Class of 2020; Business Expertise Consultant, Employment and Social Development Canada – Service Canada, Western Canada and Territories Region
- Paige Rumelt, MPPGA Alumni, Class of 2021; Research Assistant and Project Manager, The University of British Columbia
- Simin Yook, MPPGA Alumni, Class of 2019; Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (Government of Canada)

Applications are now open! Apply to the MPPGA program by January 20, 2022: sppga.ubc.ca/master-public-policy-global-affairs/admissions

0:00 - Intro
1:46 - Who We Are
3:00 - MPPGA Professional & Academic Development
4:36 - Professional Development
7:51 - Arts Co-op
10:05 - Types of Co-op Work
11:41 - Co-op & Professional Experience Opportunities
14:35 - Year 2 Academic Support
15:49 - Alumni Careers
19:53 - Alumni #1: Sanmini Koffi
26:15 - Alumni #2: Paige Rumelt
31:46 - Alumni #3: Simin Yook
37:15 - Q&A