{"id":124901,"date":"2023-08-09T12:22:46","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T16:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/international-experience-canada-iceland-added-to-youth-exchange-work-permit-program\/"},"modified":"2023-08-09T12:22:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T16:22:46","slug":"international-experience-canada-iceland-added-to-youth-exchange-work-permit-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/international-experience-canada-iceland-added-to-youth-exchange-work-permit-program\/","title":{"rendered":"International Experience Canada: Iceland Added To Youth Exchange Work Permit Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Iceland and Canada inked a deal this month to allow up to 120 young people aged 18 through 30 from either country to travel and work in the other country, under the <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/international-experience-canada-program\/\">International Experience Canada Program<\/a> (IEC).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYouth mobility arrangements are all about supporting our young people, their dreams, their passions and their potential to make a difference,\u201d said Marie-France Lalonde, parliamentary secretary to the minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith this exciting arrangement in place, we are creating a path for them to connect, learn and grow together, fostering friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether, we are building a world where our youth can gain valuable life skills and experiences while supporting Canadian employers with a larger and more diverse talent pool.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Under the deal, Canadian and Icelandic youth will be able starting next year to work and travel in each other\u2019s country through IEC or its Icelandic equivalent for up to 12 months, with the possibility of repeating the experience for another 12 months.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Read More<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/newly-arrived-immigrants-finding-jobs-at-better-rate-than-before-pandemic\/\">Newly-Arrived Immigrants Finding Jobs At Better Rate Than Before Pandemic<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/british-columbia-spends-7m-on-jobs-for-new-immigrants\/\">British Columbia Spends $7m On Jobs for New Immigrants\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/who-is-marc-miller-canadas-new-immigration-minister\/\">Who Is Marc Miller, Canada\u2019s New Immigration Minister?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u201cIceland is very pleased to sign a youth mobility arrangement with Canada, here in Manitoba,\u201d said slaug Arna Sigurbj\u00f6rnsd\u00f3ttir, Iceland\u2019s minister of higher education, science and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough this arrangement, Icelandic and Canadian youth will have the opportunity to work and travel in each other\u2019s country, exploring new cultures while enhancing their life skills and improving career prospects.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Canada, which is home to the largest population of Icelandic immigrants and their descendants outside Iceland with 101,990 people of Icelandic origin in the country, has signed youth mobility agreements with 38 countries and foreign territories.<\/p>\n<p>The IEC\u2019s three streams are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Working Holiday:<\/b>\u00a0participants under this stream receive an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/open-work-permit-in-canada\/\">open work permit<\/a>\u00a0that allows them to work anywhere in the host country to support their travels.<\/li>\n<li><b>International Co-op:<\/b>\u00a0participants of this internship program receive an employer-specific work permit that allows students to gain targeted experience in their field of study.<\/li>\n<li><b>Young Professional:<\/b>\u00a0the participants in this stream receive an employer-specific work permit to gain targeted, professional work experience that is within their field of study or career path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since 2008, the IEC has allowed more than 240,000 Canadians to live and work abroad. This year, Canada is extending this opportunity to nearly 90,000 international\u00a0youth\u00a0from partner countries and territories.<\/p>\n<p>As of 2021, there were 8.5 million people between the ages of 18 and 35 in Canada or about one in four Canadians.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Video<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9pMHa85qwJU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Marci Ien, Canada\u2019s minister for women and gender equality and\u00a0youth, said earlier this year the higher cap on the IEC benefits sectors like the tourism industry by allowing those employers to find the workers they need.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Recognized Organizations Can Help IEC Youth Plan Their Trips Abroad<\/h3>\n<p>Under the\u00a0IEC, applicants have the option of coming to work and travel in Canada with the help of a Recognized Organization (RO) to help them plan their trip.<\/p>\n<p>These organizations, which usually charge a fee for their services, can help applicants:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>get information about Canadian culture, languages, laws, taxes, and job opportunities;<\/li>\n<li>find transportation, and;<\/li>\n<li>provide general support and advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Using an RO can help some of those who may want to apply from non-IEC\u00a0countries come to Canada through the program. Every applicant to the\u00a0IEC\u00a0who is using an RO needs to provide a confirmation letter indicating that the organization is helping him or her and upload it to his or her profile.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a list of these recognized organizations, their target markets, the work permit they help provide and the countries in which they operate.<\/p>\n<h3>AIESEC Canada<\/h3>\n<p>AIESEC Canada\u00a0is a non-profit organization that helps develop leadership in\u00a0youth.<\/p>\n<p><b>Types of work permits:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Young Professionals (employer-specific work permit) for career development<\/p>\n<p><b>Target market:<\/b>\u00a0Youth\u00a0aged 18 to 30<\/p>\n<p><b>Eligible to:<\/b>\u00a0IEC\u00a0countries\/territories, Brazil, India<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Go International<\/h3>\n<p>GO International\u00a0is a Canadian organization that offers work and travel opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><b>Types of work permits:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Working Holiday (open work permit)<\/p>\n<p><b>Target market:<\/b>\u00a0Youth\u00a0aged 18 to 35<\/p>\n<p><b>Eligible to:<\/b>\u00a0IEC\u00a0countries\/territories, the United States<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)<\/h3>\n<p>IAESTE\u00a0offers opportunities in technical career-related jobs.<\/p>\n<p><b>Types of work permits:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Young Professionals (employer-specific work permit) for career development<\/p>\n<p>International Co-op (Internship) (employer-specific work permit) for students<\/p>\n<p><b>Target market:<\/b>\u00a0Youth\u00a0aged 18 to 35<\/p>\n<p><b>Eligible to:<\/b>\u00a0IEC\u00a0countries and other IAESTE country partners<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>A-Way to Work\/International Rural Exchange Canada Inc.<\/h3>\n<p>Through\u00a0A-Way to Work, the non-profit International Rural Exchange Canada offers paid opportunities to young people in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>agriculture<\/li>\n<li>hospitality<\/li>\n<li>culinary arts<\/li>\n<li>tourism<\/li>\n<li>horticulture<\/li>\n<li>landscaping<\/li>\n<li>other sectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Types of work permits:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Working Holiday (open work permit)<\/p>\n<p>Young Professionals (employer-specific work permit) for career development<\/p>\n<p><b>Target Market:<\/b>\u00a0Youth\u00a0aged 18 to 35<\/p>\n<p><b>Eligible to:<\/b>\u00a0IEC\u00a0countries\/territories only<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)<\/h3>\n<p>Memorial University\u00a0offers internships for students and recent graduates.<\/p>\n<p><b>Types of work permits<\/b>:<\/p>\n<p>Working Holiday (open work permit)<\/p>\n<p>International Co-op (Internship) (employer-specific work permit) for students<\/p>\n<p><b>Target market:<\/b>\u00a0Youth\u00a0aged 18 to 35<\/p>\n<p><b>Eligible to:<\/b>\u00a0IEC\u00a0countries\/territories only<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Stepwest<\/h3>\n<p>Stepwest\u00a0offers work experiences ranging from paid ski resort jobs to industry-specific student internships.<\/p>\n<p><b>Types of work permits:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Working Holiday (open work permit)<\/p>\n<p>Young Professionals (employer-specific work permit) for career development<\/p>\n<p><b>Target market:<\/b>\u00a0Youth\u00a0aged 18 to 35<\/p>\n<p><b>Eligible to:<\/b>\u00a0IEC\u00a0countries\/territories only<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>SWAP Working Holidays<\/h3>\n<p>SWAP Working Holidays\u00a0helps with working holidays and young professional work and travel opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><b>Types of work permits:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Working Holiday (open work permit)<\/p>\n<p>Young Professionals (employer-specific work permit) for career development<\/p>\n<p><b>Target market:<\/b>\u00a0Youth\u00a0aged 18 to 35<\/p>\n<p><b>Eligible to:<\/b>\u00a0IEC\u00a0countries\/territories, the United States<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iceland and Canada inked a deal this month to allow up to 120 young people aged 18 through 30 from either country to travel and work in the other country, under the International Experience Canada Program (IEC). \u201cYouth mobility arrangements are all about supporting our young people, their dreams, their passions and their potential 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