Canada Global (Web News) The Government of Canada is expanding the applicant pool for next year’s International Experience Canada (IEC) program. He announced the program’s opening date of January 9, 2023 at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today.
The IEC program allows young people between the ages of 18 and 35 living in any of Canada’s 36 partner countries to work and travel in that country for up to two years, and vice versa. On January 9, 2023, its application scale will increase by 20%, or approximately 15,000 additional positions. It will make it possible for “about 90,000 candidates … to work and travel to Canada, including francophone youth, helping employers fill labor gaps, including seasonal work opportunities in Canada’s tourism industry.” ”
In the words of Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, “Our government is helping more international youth work and travel to Canada, effectively supporting employers, many of whom are in tourism. are from industry, looking for the workers they need. By giving young people the opportunity for international travel and work experience, we are strengthening our economy and helping our businesses succeed, especially in places like Banff where seasonal help is needed.”
Ultimately, this change to the IEC program allows Canada to further two of its most desirable goals: helping Canadian employers get the workers they need and “acquainting young people with new cultures, languages and Helping to find communities, all while developing life skills and improving your job prospects. For the future.”
About the IEC Program
The IEC program consists of three streams, which are outlined below.
Work Holidays: IEC participants in this regard receive “an open work permit that allows them to work anywhere in the host country” as a means.
International cooperation (internship): Participants in this IEC series are provided with an employer-specific work permit. This targeted work permit enables students to gain focused work experience in their field of study.
Young Professionals: Participants in this strand of the IEC program also receive an employer-specific work permit, as are those involved in international cooperation. However, in addition to allowing these students to “gain targeted, professional work experience that is relevant to their field of study,” the experience these students gain is also intended to help them navigate their desired career path. To help them in their capacity.
