Develop your career in Canada
This program is currently closed for the rest of 2024.
Next year’s anticipated opening is in mid-January 2025. View upcoming orientations to get more program information. Due to a high number of inquiries, please allow us 3-4 business days to respond to individual inquiries.
The Young Professional program allows U.S. citizens 18-35 to work in a skilled profession in Canada for up to one year. You’ll have our support during the application process and throughout your program.
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The 2024 program year is closed. Please join the contact list for the 2025 program year cohort. We look forward to supporting your journey in 2025!
Life-changing international opportunities
InterExchange programs expand the worldviews of participants and hosts alike. Participants experience personal and professional growth, while hosts enjoy the intercultural value that these young people bring to their businesses and homes.
How it works
The Work & Travel Canada—Young Professional visa program invites candidates who currently have a job offer from a Canadian employer to work with the same employer for up to a year.
Location
Work throughout Canada.
Dates
Start anytime.
Application deadline
Rolling until government closes program.
FAQs
What types of jobs qualify?
What's the difference between InterExchange, SWAP, and International Experience Canada (IEC)?
International Experience Canada (IEC)
For official purposes you will be a participant on the International Experience Canada (IEC) – Young Professional program. IEC is the government body that oversees work exchange programs to and from Canada. Citizens from some countries are actually able to apply for this program through IEC directly. However, IEC requires that U.S. citizens work with a private organization they recognize, a “Recognized Organization” (R.O.).
SWAP Working Holidays
SWAP is an organization recognized by IEC (R.O.) making it possible for U.S. citizens to participate. SWAP is a cultural exchange organization based in Vancouver and Toronto offering programs in Canada, as well as for programs Canadians traveling abroad. Once you’re in Canada, they will be your main point of support.
InterExchange
InterExchange collaborates with SWAP from the U.S. We support you, a U.S. citizen, during the application process and provide pre-departure information. We are available to demystify the sometimes confusing IEC application. InterExchange is nonprofit 501(c)(3) cultural exchange organization offering experiences in the U.S. for citizens of countries worldwide, and programs abroad for U.S. citizens.
I want to travel to Canada ASAP. How should I proceed?
The first step is applying with InterExchange, and then we will contact you within a few business days regarding the next steps. We will inform SWAP of your intention to apply and advise you on the work permit application process through IEC.
After applying through IEC you must await approval to travel, after which you’re able to obtain a work permit upon entering Canada. You must have travel medical insurance and support funds before traveling.
Work permit processing times vary but we enocurage you to apply at least three months prior to your job start date.
Develop your career in Canada
You’ll have support during the application process and throughout your program.
