Professional experience and a training leading to a qualification
This workplace readiness program is designed for international students seeking training in and knowledge of transferable soft skills for the international or Canadian workplace. Students gain the essential industry knowledge and skills in customer service, hospitality, and tourism to allow them to be successful in entry to intermediate level positions in a broad range of related employment settings, for example, hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants, convention centres and on cruise ships.
Graduates of this program will be trained for customer service, tourism, and hospitality positions in a broad range of settings: for example, hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants, casinos, convention centres, and cruise ships.
Join this program and live in Canada in Vancouver, or Whistler.
Gain Canadian work experience by participating in one of the co-op programs. You will apply the knowledge gained in class, develop professional contacts within the industry, and enhance your CV while continuing your studies.
Program duration may change depending on your objectives, we suggest:
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Students in the program complete a co-op placement that begins at the end of the study term. Co-op positions are typically entry-level to help you start progressing right away. Placements can be done in Vancouver or Whistler. You will receive assistance and tools to help you find a job and start earning income quickly! Our co-op coordinators work with you to connect you with employers and great job opportunities, and they stay in contact to support you throughout your program.
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About the final exam project
The final project is an academic endeavor in which students choose a topic related to their studies and professional field. This project is presented in the form of a final written report or a presentation. By selecting and working on their project, students exercise critical thinking, solve complex problems, and develop skills such as oral communication, research skills, planning, autonomy, and goal setting—valuable skills sought by employers!
The instructors at school are leading industry professionals with extensive knowledge and expertise in their field. They bring to the classroom a passionate, hands-on approach to learning through practical application of the material. Through an expert understanding of the local workplace, our instructors work to demonstrate how to be successful in Canada.
This program is available year-round. All training programs follow the course + paid internship model, except for the 7-month program. Please contact us for information on possible departure dates (varies depending on the program).
Housing is allocated by local NGOs, not by Freepackers - the descriptions are there to give you an idea of the type of accommodation, as it is very likely that conditions will vary on site depending on the number of volunteers, weather conditions, availability, etc. Each volunteer will be accommodated according to the stated conditions, but it is possible that the accommodation may not match the description or images shown on this site word for word, for example, in the case of annexed housing, renovations, relocations, etc.
Accommodation in option. Students can be accommodated in homestays. For the co-op portion, some hotels offer discounted accommodation for their employees.
A half-board option is included with homestay accommodation. For students who choose to spend their gap year in Canada in student residences, kitchens will be available for them to prepare their meals.
Canada is repeatedly ranked as one of the best countries in the world to study, work and live. Students who choose Canada get a quality education and earn widely recognized credentials.
Canada : have an affordable, world-class education, have a growing economy with many jobs, is a peaceful and safe cities, all cultures welcomed and celebrated and is ranked #1 country for quality of life
You will find Whistler in the Coastal Mountain range of British Columbia, just two hours north of Vancouver. This legendary resort is an international hub for mountain sports and a down-to-earth mountain town. Two side-by-side mountains, connected by the world-record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK gondola, provide access to the famous alpine terrain of Whistler Blackcomb, attracting hikers, skiers, and mountain bikers in search of breathtaking views. At a lower altitude, a coastal climate offers a lush contrast to the volcanic alpine environment. Sparkling glacier-fed lakes, towering ancient forests, waterfalls, beaches, parks, and golf courses are connected by a network of paved trails in the valleys. The place is bustling with life.
Once on site, with an average wage of about CAD15/hour, students typically manage to earn between €10,000 and €12,000 over the year, which more than covers the on-site expenses for the rest of the year.
Please contact the embassy or immigration website of the country you wish to enter.
You can find all ressources on the World Organization Website, in the Travel Advice section A vaccine vial.
For all international projects, Realstep requires participants to take out travel insurance covering accidents, illness, and repatriation, as well as civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For complete protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online by following this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which will give you a 5% discount.
If you take out another insurance policy, we will ask you to send us a copy of your certificate in English.
Achieve the language level required for your international project with tailored support. The Clic-campus method Free Packers X Clic Campus foreign language training courses combines videoconference lessons and an innovative e-learning platform, offering complete flexibility from the comfort of your own home.
A gap year is a period (often 6 to 12 months) during which you temporarily pause your studies or work to have a meaningful, structured experience: travel, volunteering, internship, job, personal project…
It can be done at any time, for the duration you choose, and in the field you want. The goal is to help you explore new possibilities for your personal and/or professional path.
Real Step offers a wide range of gap year programs abroad in various fields.
Anyone! A gap year can be taken at any age and is not limited to 18–25-year-olds. It can be done at any stage of life—whether for a career change, a lifestyle change, to explore different options, or to refine a professional project.
A gap year allows you to:
It depends on the country and your project. Make sure to budget for:
Internships during a gap year are varied, and you have a wide choice of fields: