This program allows citizens of participating countries to gain Canadian professional work experience by working for a Canadian Employer. In order to apply, the applicant must have a job offer from a Canadian employer. Young Professionals who have been selected for the program will be issued employer-specific work permits, which means they will have to work for the same employer in the same location during the duration of their stay in Canada. The Young Professionals program is a good option for foreign nationals from participating countries who are seeking the following:

• Those whose work will be paid and not self-employed

• Those with a job offer from a Canadian employer which contributes to their professional development

• Those who intend to work for the same employer in the same location while in Canada

A post-secondary graduate can apply for this category if they have an offer of employment and a contract of employment from a Canadian employer. The job must be in their field of expertise (based on their course work or work experience) and contribute to their professional development. Generally, a position must be National Occupation Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, or B to be considered as contributing to professional development. Canada approves predetermined quotas of applicants for this program on a per-country basis. Applicants interested in this program should verify the quotas for their country in order to gain an accurate understanding of their probability of success.

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The International Co-op Internship program allows international students to complete a work placement or internship in Canada as a requirement for their post-secondary education. In order to complete this program, an applicant must have a Canadian work experience or internship offer. Applicants must be enrolled as students for the duration of the internship. Work placements or internships must be completed in Canada in order to fulfill part of the requirements of the academic curriculum. Through this program, successful applicants receive an employer-specific work permit, meaning they must remain employed by the same employer in the same location during their stay. The International Co-op Internship program is a good option for foreign nationals from participating countries who are seeking the following:

• Those who are international students registered at a post-secondary institution

• Those with a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada

• Those requiring a work placement or internship to complete their studies

• Those willing to work for the same employer in the same location during their stay in Canada

The purpose of a co-op program is to mimic the process of applying for positions in your field. The position type that you apply for will depend on your program of study. You are not guaranteed a co-op job as a student. If you want to get one, you must impress employers and compete against other students. This could mean interviewing for a dozen jobs before you get one.