work opportunities for swiss in canada with tamwood&gi
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Work Opportunities for Work Opportunities for Swiss in CanadaSwiss in Canada
Language.Culture.LifeLanguage.Culture.Life
What is Tamwood?What is Tamwood?Tamwood’s Operating Divisions:
Tamwood Language CentresTamwood Language Centres
English Training for Adults including Work and Study Programs in Vancouver, TORONTO and WhistlerTamwood International CampsTamwood International Camps
Language, Sports and Adventure Camps for Juniors in Vancouver, Whistler, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston
GO International GO International Work and Travel ProvidersWork and Travel Providers
• Provider of Work and Travel, Internship, Volunteer and Work and Study Programs in Canada
• Agency sending North Americans abroad
Tamwood’s HistoryTamwood’s History
Founded in 1992 by Tamsin Plaxton Founded in 1992 by Tamsin Plaxton and Matt Collingwood, now in 20and Matt Collingwood, now in 20thth year year of operationof operation
Grown from 1 ESL/EFL program and Grown from 1 ESL/EFL program and single location to 24 programs, 5 single location to 24 programs, 5 Canadian locations and three USA Canadian locations and three USA locationslocations
Over 35,000 thousand students from Over 35,000 thousand students from over 30 countriesover 30 countries
IALC MembershipIALC Membership
Tamwood is 1 of only 3 Tamwood is 1 of only 3 English Schools in Canada English Schools in Canada
with an IALC Membership in with an IALC Membership in the past 20 yearsthe past 20 years
LTM Star AwardsLTM Star AwardsTamwood International
GO International
English Language School- NorthEnglish Language School- North
America 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, America 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 20122012
Work Experience Provider 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013
Tamwood Camps
GO International’s Status with GO International’s Status with CIC (Immigration Canada)CIC (Immigration Canada)
1997 – Tamwood offering Work and Study programs1997 – Tamwood offering Work and Study programs
2004 - GO International (GI) established – offering work programs without an 2004 - GO International (GI) established – offering work programs without an English componentEnglish component
2009 - GI and CIC signed an Agreement making us a recognized organization for 2009 - GI and CIC signed an Agreement making us a recognized organization for the International Experience Canada (IEC) Initiativethe International Experience Canada (IEC) Initiative
MOU allows GO International to operate Working Holiday Program pilot projects MOU allows GO International to operate Working Holiday Program pilot projects with quotas for the following countries: with quotas for the following countries:
BrazilArgentinaThailand
Tamwood Language Centres offers language training programs for Tamwood Language Centres offers language training programs for adults in three locations: adults in three locations:
Vancouver, Whistler and TORONTOVancouver, Whistler and TORONTO
• General English (V+T)
• Cambridge FCE and CAE (V+T)
• Business English (V)
• English for Lawyers (V)
• Private Lessons (V+T)
• IELTS preparation (V)
• University Pathway Program
Programs available in Tamwood, Vancouver and Toronto:
Winter Programs for Adult Winter Programs for Adult Students in WhistlerStudents in Whistler
General EnglishGeneral English English plus Ski or SnowboardEnglish plus Ski or Snowboard Ski or Snowboard Instructor Ski or Snowboard Instructor
CertificateCertificate Cambridge FCE and CAECambridge FCE and CAE
Summer Programs for Adult Summer Programs for Adult Students in WhistlerStudents in Whistler
General EnglishGeneral English Cambridge FCE and Cambridge FCE and
CAE CertificatesCAE Certificates English plus Mountain English plus Mountain
BikingBiking
Tamwood Camps offers 5 Summer Camps and one Winter Camp for kids 7 to 17
in Canada and the USA
San Francisco
State University
Whistler
Vancouver - SFU
Boston Curry College
Los Angeles -UCLA
Toronto - UofT
Tamwood Camps combine:
*English tuition, *Excursions,
*Sports, *Arts,
*Social activities and*Cultural interaction
for young students from all around the world each
summer and winter
Working in CanadaWorking in Canada1. What is “Work”
2. Work permit options
3. Work programs offered by GO International and Tamwood
4. Basic Service Option
5. Full Service Option
6. Hot Jobs List, Full Service jobs on Agent Web Site, Videos
7. Get more information
Do your Clients Need a Work Permit to Do your Clients Need a Work Permit to Intern / Work / Volunteer in Canada?Intern / Work / Volunteer in Canada?
BASIC RULE: BASIC RULE: Anyone who wants toAnyone who wants to “Work” “Work” in Canada must first in Canada must firstobtain a “Work Permit”obtain a “Work Permit”
““Work”Work” is an activity for which wages are earned is an activity for which wages are earned oror that that competes directly with activities of Canadians in the Canadian competes directly with activities of Canadians in the Canadian labour market. labour market.
TestTest: Will they get paid or will they be doing something that a : Will they get paid or will they be doing something that a Canadian should really have an opportunity to do?Canadian should really have an opportunity to do?
Examples of “Work” includeExamples of “Work” include : “Unpaid employment done for : “Unpaid employment done for the purpose of obtaining work experience such as an internship or the purpose of obtaining work experience such as an internship or practicum normally done by a student” practicum normally done by a student”
Examples of “non-work activityExamples of “non-work activity: unpaid volunteer work that is : unpaid volunteer work that is part-time and “incidental to the main reason the person is in part-time and “incidental to the main reason the person is in Canada” – eg. Being a Big Brother, sitting on the board of a charity Canada” – eg. Being a Big Brother, sitting on the board of a charity institution, volunteering at a fund raising event… institution, volunteering at a fund raising event…
Canada’s Work Canada’s Work Permit OptionsPermit Options
Three Work Permit OptionsThree Work Permit Options
1.1. IEC Initiative – IEC Initiative – people ages 18-30/35 people ages 18-30/35 can get a permit to work in Canada on a can get a permit to work in Canada on a work and travel program, as an intern or work and travel program, as an intern or trainee or as a volunteertrainee or as a volunteer ((certain certain countries onlycountries only).).
2.2. Coop Education Programs Coop Education Programs - - exemption exemption code C30 – allows code C30 – allows anyoneanyone, any age to get , any age to get a work permit to work as part of their a work permit to work as part of their course of study in Canada.course of study in Canada.
3.3. Volunteer Work for a Registered Volunteer Work for a Registered CharityCharity – exemption code C50– exemption code C50
Work PermitsWork PermitsYouth, ages 18-35 (max 29 or 30 in some countries) from the following Countries are Youth, ages 18-35 (max 29 or 30 in some countries) from the following Countries are
eligible to apply for a work permit allowing them to work in Canada under bilateral eligible to apply for a work permit allowing them to work in Canada under bilateral
arrangements that have been made between Canada and foreign countries and arrangements that have been made between Canada and foreign countries and
territories under the “territories under the “International Experience Canada InitiativeInternational Experience Canada Initiative
AustraliaAustraliaAustria*Austria*BelgiumBelgiumCosta Rica Costa Rica Croatia **Croatia **Czech RepublicCzech RepublicDenmarkDenmarkEstoniaEstoniaFinland*Finland*FranceFranceGermanyGermanyHong KongHong KongItalyItalyJapanJapanKoreaKoreaLatviaLatviaLithuaniaLithuaniaMexicoMexico
New ZealandNew ZealandNetherlandsNetherlandsNorwayNorwayPolandPolandSwitzerland*Switzerland*Slovak Republic **Slovak Republic **SloveniaSloveniaSpain Spain SwedenSwedenTaiwanTaiwanUkraine**Ukraine**UK UK IrelandIreland•Agreement allows for work permits for Agreement allows for work permits for Internships only. Applicant must have a Internships only. Applicant must have a internship offer in writing before applying internship offer in writing before applying for their work permit. for their work permit.
** signed but not yet implemented ** signed but not yet implemented
International Experience CanadaInternational Experience CanadaYoung Professionals CategoryYoung Professionals Category for Swiss citizens, particularly graduates of post-secondary educational institutions in Switzerland, who wish for Swiss citizens, particularly graduates of post-secondary educational institutions in Switzerland, who wish
to further their careers by gaining work experience to further their careers by gaining work experience under a pre-arranged contract of employment under a pre-arranged contract of employment in in
Canada (maximum 18 months).Canada (maximum 18 months).
Quota: 175Quota: 175
Young Professionals Young Professionals places remaining: 11places remaining: 11
Updated: October 1, 2013Updated: October 1, 2013
To be eligible for the Young Professionals category, you must:To be eligible for the Young Professionals category, you must:
be a Swiss citizen who normally resides in Switzerland;be a Swiss citizen who normally resides in Switzerland;
be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive);be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive);
have the equivalent of C$2,500 to help cover your expenses at the beginning of your stay – you may have have the equivalent of C$2,500 to help cover your expenses at the beginning of your stay – you may have
to present evidence of this insurance when you enter Canada;to present evidence of this insurance when you enter Canada;
be prepared to take out health-care insurance for the duration of your stay – you may have to present be prepared to take out health-care insurance for the duration of your stay – you may have to present
evidence of this insurance when you enter Canada;evidence of this insurance when you enter Canada;
pay a participation fee that is equivalent to C$150 in Euros;pay a participation fee that is equivalent to C$150 in Euros;
have received a signed letter of offer or contract of employment in Canada that is related to your field of have received a signed letter of offer or contract of employment in Canada that is related to your field of
professional expertise (degree and/or work experience) and that supports your career development professional expertise (degree and/or work experience) and that supports your career development
(progression or lateral movement).(progression or lateral movement).
International Experience CanadaInternational Experience CanadaInternational Coop (Internship) CategoryInternational Coop (Internship) Category
for Swiss citizens who are registered students at a post-secondary institution in Switzerland and who intend to for Swiss citizens who are registered students at a post-secondary institution in Switzerland and who intend to
complete a work placement or internship in Canada (maximum 18 months) to fulfill part of their academic complete a work placement or internship in Canada (maximum 18 months) to fulfill part of their academic
curriculum.curriculum.
Quota: 75Quota: 75
International Co-op International Co-op
Updated: 01/10/2013Updated: 01/10/2013places remaining: 9places remaining: 9
To be eligible for the International Co-op (Internship) category you must:To be eligible for the International Co-op (Internship) category you must:
be a Swiss citizen who normally resides in Switzerland;be a Swiss citizen who normally resides in Switzerland;
be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive);be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive);
have the equivalent of C$2,500 to help cover your expenses at the beginning of your stay – you may have to have the equivalent of C$2,500 to help cover your expenses at the beginning of your stay – you may have to
present evidence of this insurance when you enter Canada;present evidence of this insurance when you enter Canada;
be prepared to take out health-care insurance for the duration of your stay – you may have to present evidence of be prepared to take out health-care insurance for the duration of your stay – you may have to present evidence of
this insurance when you enter Canada;this insurance when you enter Canada;
pay a participation fee that is equivalent to C$150 in Euros;pay a participation fee that is equivalent to C$150 in Euros;
be registered as a student in Switzerland;be registered as a student in Switzerland;
have received a signed letter of offer or contract for a work placement or internship in Canada that meets the have received a signed letter of offer or contract for a work placement or internship in Canada that meets the
requirements of your academic curriculum in Switzerland.requirements of your academic curriculum in Switzerland.
Option 2: Coop Education Option 2: Coop Education Programs Programs (exemption code C30)(exemption code C30)
Foreign Students whose employment in Canada forms anForeign Students whose employment in Canada forms an
““essential and integral” part of their courseessential and integral” part of their course
of study in Canada and where the employment practicum of study in Canada and where the employment practicum does not form more than does not form more than
50% of their total program of study50% of their total program of study, ,
can apply for a work permit to allow them to complete their work can apply for a work permit to allow them to complete their work practicum.practicum.
Option 2: Coop Education Option 2: Coop Education Programs Programs (exemption code C30)(exemption code C30)
1.1. Work is referred to as a “Practicum” Work is referred to as a “Practicum”
2.2. Work practicum may be paid or unpaid, depending on field of Work practicum may be paid or unpaid, depending on field of work.work.
3.3. Program must be offered by a School and teaching must be done Program must be offered by a School and teaching must be done in the school (homework and distance education assignments do in the school (homework and distance education assignments do NOT count towards study requirements).NOT count towards study requirements).
4.4. Open to any person of any age from any country who needs to Open to any person of any age from any country who needs to learn English. No maximum duration.learn English. No maximum duration.
Option 3: Charity Work Option 3: Charity Work (exemption code C50)(exemption code C50)
Charitable workers who are carrying out duties for a Charitable workers who are carrying out duties for a Canadian Charitable Organization can apply for a work Canadian Charitable Organization can apply for a work permit without requiring any pre-approval. permit without requiring any pre-approval.
Work Permit application must include letter of Work Permit application must include letter of volunteer job offer from Canadian registered Charity.volunteer job offer from Canadian registered Charity.
A non-profit is not necessarily a “charitable A non-profit is not necessarily a “charitable organization”. Charitable organization has a mandate organization”. Charitable organization has a mandate to relieve poverty, or benefit the community, to relieve poverty, or benefit the community, educational, or religious institutions.educational, or religious institutions.
Meet SofiaMeet Sofia
SofiaSofia
She is from SwitzerlandShe is from Switzerland She is 26 years old, she graduated from university 18 months ago She is 26 years old, she graduated from university 18 months ago
and is currently working full time.and is currently working full time. Does she need a work permit and how does she qualify for one if Does she need a work permit and how does she qualify for one if
she wants to:she wants to:
• Volunteer in a national park?Volunteer in a national park?
• Do an unpaid internship at an import company in Vancouver Do an unpaid internship at an import company in Vancouver for 12 weeks?for 12 weeks?
• Work in a hotel in Whistler?Work in a hotel in Whistler?
• Study English and while studying, volunteer for one day for the Study English and while studying, volunteer for one day for the Run to Cure Cancer ?Run to Cure Cancer ?
WHAT WE OFFERWHAT WE OFFER
GO International and Tamwood’s GO International and Tamwood’s Work Programs in CanadaWork Programs in Canada
Paid Work ProgramsPaid Work Programs
Canadian Working Holiday Program (IEC)Canadian Working Holiday Program (IEC)
Camp Canada Work Program (IEC)Camp Canada Work Program (IEC)
English Coop Program (C30)English Coop Program (C30)
Internship ProgramsInternship Programs
Canadian Internship Program (IEC)Canadian Internship Program (IEC)
English Internship Program (C30) English Internship Program (C30)
Volunteer ProgramsVolunteer Programs
Canadian Volunteer Program (charitable work, C50, or working holiday)Canadian Volunteer Program (charitable work, C50, or working holiday)
English Volunteer Program (C30) English Volunteer Program (C30)
Paid Work ProgramsPaid Work ProgramsEnglish Coop Program ~ Canadian Working Holiday English Coop Program ~ Canadian Working Holiday
Program ~ Camp Canada Work ProgramProgram ~ Camp Canada Work Program
Work Opportunities: Work Opportunities:
hotels ~ ski operations ~ tourist attractions ~ hotels ~ ski operations ~ tourist attractions ~ retail ~ restaurants ~ cafes…retail ~ restaurants ~ cafes…
JOB PLACEMENT OPTIONS:JOB PLACEMENT OPTIONS:
Full ServiceFull Service: We arrange their job!: We arrange their job!
Basic ServiceBasic Service: Participants arrange his/her own job : Participants arrange his/her own job with help from us including:with help from us including:
• HOT JOBS LISTHOT JOBS LIST
• Resume writing workshop Resume writing workshop
• Interview skills workshopInterview skills workshop
• Dedicated adviserDedicated adviser
Employers GI Partners WithEmployers GI Partners WithFor Full Service PlacementsFor Full Service Placements
SKI OPERATORSSKI OPERATORS PanoramaPanorama SunshineSunshine Lake LouiseLake Louise MarmotMarmot Blue MountainBlue Mountain Canada Olympic ParkCanada Olympic Park
OTHER BUSINESSESOTHER BUSINESSES• Grocery Stores in WhistlerGrocery Stores in Whistler• Retail Stores in WhistlerRetail Stores in Whistler• Zip TrekZip Trek• Totem Fishing ResortTotem Fishing Resort• Elephant & Castle Pub Elephant & Castle Pub
(Whistler)(Whistler)• Earl’s restaurant (Whistler)Earl’s restaurant (Whistler)• Snowmobile and White Snowmobile and White
Water Rafting CompaniesWater Rafting Companies• Hell’s Gate Air TramHell’s Gate Air Tram• Major Hotels Like FairmontMajor Hotels Like Fairmont
Paid Work OpportunitiesPaid Work Opportunities
Tamwood Paid Work and Study Tamwood Paid Work and Study ProgramProgram
English Coop Program English Coop Program ContinuedContinued
Open to people from all countriesOpen to people from all countries
No Quota on number of visasNo Quota on number of visas
No age or status requirementsNo age or status requirements
Student applies for Study Permit and Work Permit but only pays for Student applies for Study Permit and Work Permit but only pays for one permit (work permit application is fee exempt)one permit (work permit application is fee exempt)
Must be 50/50 in terms or weeks or hoursMust be 50/50 in terms or weeks or hours
Study can be completed in Toronto, Vancouver and/or WhistlerStudy can be completed in Toronto, Vancouver and/or Whistler
Students can study first and then work (“Classic Structure”) or study Students can study first and then work (“Classic Structure”) or study and work at the same time (“integrated Structure”)and work at the same time (“integrated Structure”)
Work opportunities exist in many locations including: Whistler, Banff, Work opportunities exist in many locations including: Whistler, Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, BC Interior, Quebec, Ontario, VancouverJasper, Lake Louise, BC Interior, Quebec, Ontario, Vancouver
Tamwood’s Paid Work and Study Tamwood’s Paid Work and Study ProgramProgram
English Coop Program - Program Options:English Coop Program - Program Options: Classic and Sandwich StructureClassic and Sandwich Structure: FULL or BASIC SERVICE Placement: FULL or BASIC SERVICE Placement
Integrated StructureIntegrated Structure: LOWEST COST OPTION. BASIC SERVICE : LOWEST COST OPTION. BASIC SERVICE Placement only.Placement only.
Work and Study Term (minimum 4 months)
Mornings Study (20 l/w)
Afternoons/Evenings/ Weekends Work (20 h/w)
Study Term Work term Possible 2nd Study Term
English Classes Minimum 4 month Job English Classes
GO International’s Paid Work GO International’s Paid Work ProgramsPrograms
Camp Canada Work ProgramCamp Canada Work Program• Summer Camp Jobs in Canada
• July and August
• Perfect for students who can only work in their summer vacation
• All placements made before arrival /Full Service option only (interviews made in January to March)
GO International’s Work ProgramsGO International’s Work Programs
Internship ProgramsInternship Programs Professional Internships (Professional Internships (UNPAIDUNPAID) in many fields) in many fields
Placements possible in: marketing, finance, design, Placements possible in: marketing, finance, design, architecture, engineering, social work, legal advocacy…architecture, engineering, social work, legal advocacy…
Placements made before arrival or while student studying Placements made before arrival or while student studying EnglishEnglish
Canadian VolunteerCanadian Volunteer Program Program
2014 Projects:2014 Projects:
• Six Animal Rescue CentresSix Animal Rescue Centres
• Three National Park Conservation projects Three National Park Conservation projects and a BC Parks Project in Whistlerand a BC Parks Project in Whistler
• Four Social Service ProjectsFour Social Service Projects
Our Vision StatementOur Vision Statement
““To be the industry leader in To be the industry leader in excellence and service”excellence and service”
ANDAND
““To constantly refine existing To constantly refine existing programs and create new programs programs and create new programs that reflect the globalization of the that reflect the globalization of the
international education community”international education community”
The Team at GIThe Team at GI
Tamsin Plaxton Tamsin Plaxton – program development, sales – program development, sales and marketing. [email protected] and marketing. [email protected]
KatieKatie– work programs coordinator, send her all – work programs coordinator, send her all bookings! [email protected]! [email protected]
ShifanaShifana– Work Placements Coordinator – she – Work Placements Coordinator – she makes the Full Service work placements. makes the Full Service work placements. [email protected] [email protected]
Sarah and Marjorie-Sarah and Marjorie- Program Advisors for all Program Advisors for all clients on the CWHP and ECP Basic Service clients on the CWHP and ECP Basic Service Programs. [email protected] Programs. [email protected]
ResourcesResources Videos on our web site and YouTubeVideos on our web site and YouTube www.gointernational.ca www.gointernational.ca www.international.gc.ca/experiencewww.international.gc.ca/experience Agent Web Site: Agent Web Site:
• www.gointernational.ca/agentswww.gointernational.ca/agents• Username: giagentUsername: giagent• Password: 604giPassword: 604gi
Agent Manuals – download from our Agent Manuals – download from our agent web siteagent web site
Contact Us for Contact Us for More Information!More Information!
www.gointernational. ca