Overview
The YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) is a six-week program that offers youth ages 16-17 the opportunity to gain paid work experience, practice their second official language skills, and discover another community within Canada.
Objectives
SWSE was developed with program goals to increase understanding of Canada among Canadian youth, develop second official language skills, deepen appreciation of difference and diversity, and create possibilities for youth to gain valuable employment experience.
Instructions
Explore their website for more details on program eligibility, deadlines and application process.
SWSE English Homepage (ymcagta.org)
Key Highlights
- Travel to an area of Canada where your second official language is spoken
- Work full-time in a community-based organization
- Stay with a host family
- Participate in program activities
- Make new friends and have fun