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Join us on an exhilarating adventure as Karli, a Canadian working holiday participant in New Zealand, takes us through her captivating working holiday escapade in the stunning landscapes of New Zealand. Prepare to be spellbound by her incredible journey as she shares her firsthand experiences!
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Get ready to dive into the captivating experience of Nevada, a Canadian on a whirlwind working holiday adventure in Australia. We follow her journey with GO International from the stunning landscapes of Canada to the sun-soaked beaches of Australia. Join us as Nevada shares her stories and memorable moments down under!
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Dreaming of working and traveling in Australia? In this episode, we chat with Laura Borgeest, office manager of The Work and Travel Company in Sydney, about the opportunities and challenges of a working holiday in Australia. Laura shares her insights on visa requirements, job opportunities, and cultural differences, as well as tips for navigating the Australian job market and making the most of your time abroad.
Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time adventurer, this episode has something for everyone!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:12 - The popularity of Australia as a destination for Canadian travelers and workers, and the benefits of the Working Holiday Visa program
02:45 - Overview of the requirements for obtaining a Working Holiday Visa, including age limits, nationality requirements, and health checks 04:15 - Advice for preparing for the trip, including budgeting, researching job opportunities, and obtaining travel insurance
06:08 - Types of jobs available to working holidaymakers in Australia, including hospitality, farming, and office work
07:48 - Tips for finding work in Australia, including using online job boards, networking, and registering with employment agencies
09:30 - Discussion of the cost of living in Australia, including accommodation, food, and transportation expenses
11:10 - Advice for exploring Australia on a budget, including taking advantage of free activities and attractions, and using public transportation
13:05 - Conclusion and encouragement for Canadians considering working and traveling in Australia to take the leap and explore this amazing country
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Are you a Canadian who wants to work and travel abroad to a place filled with fun, nature, and adventure? If so, you're in luck because in this episode of Canadians Work and Travel Abroad, we talk to Megan Brown from Xplore about the programs they offer for Canadians who want to work and travel in Costa Rica.
We discuss various topics including the benefits of teaching English, the certification process, and the types of institutions and language schools where participants can find jobs. Additionally, we provide some helpful tips on preparing for the experience, including financial and psychological readiness. Tune in to learn more about this fantastic opportunity.
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If you're a Canadian considering a working holiday in Japan, this episode is a must.
In this episode of "Canadians Work and Travel Abroad," we talk to Engler and Thais Tenaka from WorldUnite, GOInternational’s partner organization that provides work and travel programs to participants from all over the world.
We discuss the working holiday program in Japan - which allows Canadians to work and travel in the country for an extended period of time, cover topics such as the types of jobs available, how long it takes to find a job, recommended Japanese language lessons, the benefits of the program, and cultural differences in the workplace.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:22 What is World Unite and the core program it offers especially working holiday program in Japan
05:54 The types of jobs Canadian participants get in Japan through World Unite's program
06:46 The average time it takes for participants to find a job with the support of World Unite.
08:11 Recommended duration and intensity of Japanese language lessons for participants who knows no Japanese.
09:27 The main reasons to choose Japan as a destination for a working holiday program.
10:38 The benefits participants can expect from the program.
11:57 The earnings participants can expect and whether it will be enough to cover their living expenses and travel.
12:46 Advice for Canadians preparing to travel to Japan, especially with regards to cultural preparation.
13:31 The workplace culture in Japan
16:22 Job opportunities for Canadians in Japanese ski resorts
18:59 Remarkable stories about participants' experiences in Japan.
20:12 Trends in what participants are looking for and how the organization helps them navigate the system.
24:42 Chris' work and travel experiences before starting World Unite
26:11 How Chris and Thais' experiences working and traveling abroad impacted their careers.
27:18 Their advice for listeners considering work and travel programs.
27:51 The minimum length of time people should come if they want to work.
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Ever wonder why Canadians can work and travel abroad? In this episode, you'll learn more about International Experience Canada (IEC), the benefits of working and travel abroad to partner countries, most popular destinations for Canadians, and so much more with Sean Lynch who works as Assistant Director for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Timestamp
01:20 - Sean's role in the IEC
02:08 - What is IEC?
06:16 - Benefits to Canada for initiating IEC and its benefits for participants
09:18 - Type of work experience Canadians are allowed to when they work abroad on an IEC facilitated work permit
12:13 - The number of Canadians going abroad under IEC category programs
13:11 - Can Canadians go abroad more than once under IEC?
14:32 - Why IRCC works with recognized organizations like GO International
17:47 - The most popular destinations for Canadians going abroad to work and travel
19:58 - The rationale for signing more partner countries for work and travel opportunities
22:18 - What goes behind the scenes for arranging and negotiating bilateral work and travel abroad opportunities for Canadians
24:55 - Remarkable stories of participants that Sean can share
26:42 - Growing trends with Canadians working and traveling abroad
30:56 - Tips for someone who wants to work and travel abroad
35:06 - Sean's work and travel abroad experience
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Do you want to know what it feels like to work & travel in Japan?
Watch this video as Cole Murdoch shared his experience working with GO International through our Working Holiday Program. He shared how seamless his overall experience in Japan through our partner World Unite, how much money you should save if you’re planning to stay in Japan, and so much more.
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Want to work and travel in Paris and experience the french way of living while traveling on the weekends? Here’s an episode for you.
In this episode, Elizabeth shared her experience working with GO International on her 8-week work and travel internship to France. Throughout her 8-week experience, she only worked 3 days a week, and the rest were full of travel. She even went to Berlin, England, Scotland, and many more.
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Interested in traveling and earning money at the same time in the U.K.? Look no further
In this episode, we talked with Nick Hare—Managing Director of UK Pub Co.—who gave us a rundown on how Canadians can apply for live-in hospitality jobs in the U.K.
Since 1997, U.K. Pub Co has helped 20,000 people experience life in the United Kingdom by assisting them with arranging great live-in hospitality jobs for travelers headed to the UK on their big overseas adventure.
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Being an au pair is an amazing opportunity for Canadians who would love to work and travel abroad, especially in the U.K. where living costs can be quite expensive. That’s why In this episode, we are joined by Tuuli Liiskmaa, Owner and Managing director of Smartaupairs - one of the UK’s leading au pair agencies; has 15 years of experience in the au pair industry; and one of GO International’s partner in the U.K.
We talked extensively about the benefits of working as an au pair, how to become one, the screening process, the least known opportunities you can get by working as an au pair, and many more.
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In this episode, we are joined by Dave Jury and Chris Whitehead of PGL.
PGL provides residential, outdoor education, adventure, and ski trips for school children and groups, as well as adventure holidays for individual children and families.
PGL is the UK’s leading provider of activity courses and holidays for schools, colleges, youth groups, and individual children and young people. PGL operates 25 centers spread across the UK, France, Spain, and Australia.
PGL also operates an extensive program of cultural, language, and sports tours for schools to the UK and European destinations. In winter, PGL arranges inclusive ski packages to well-known European and American resorts.
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In this episode, we have Victoria Tonolier, Work Experience Manager of France Langue. Since 1976 France Langue is the best experience you can make for learning French in France.
Whether you want to learn french for pleasure or to achieve educational or professional objectives, France Langue has an offer that fits all kinds of learning needs. Go International works with France Langue to promote two of their programs to Canadians.
Tune in to learn what those programs are, how it works, what to expect, how to qualify, and much more
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Welcome to our introductory episode! In this podcast, host Tamsin Plaxton, Founder and CEO of GO International Work and Travel Providers, talks about all things work and travel. Targeting Canadians ages 18 to 35, this show shares valuable information, tips and tricks about overseas work and travel programs and destinations open to young Canadians to work, travel, Au pair, intern and learn abroad. Through interviews with travel experts, international program providers, current and past work and travel participants, and Canadian immigration staff, this show dives into everything you could want to know about why you should go on a work and travel program, factors to consider in selecting a destination and how to book and plan your international work experience adventure.
To learn more about programs available for Canadians to work and travel, Au pair and intern abroad visit: www.gointernational.ca
GO International is a Recognized Organization for the International Experience Canada initiative, a program of IRCC.
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