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WORK. CULTURE. LIFE. GO International Work and Travel Providers (GI) is your answer to the adventure of a lifetime. We make it easy to travel, work and study abroad. By joining our programs, participants develop the skills to live effectively in a global and culturally diverse world. GI was founded in 1994, and is a division of Tamwood International, an international education and youth travel company, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto and Whistler, Canada. GI is a Canadian company that works with partner organizations around the world to deliver highly recognized work and travel programs both in Canada and abroad. Whether you are looking for an internship in your career field, an opportunity to earn some money or a chance to volunteer your time, we have the program for you!

Top 5 reasons to go with GO

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One Stop Resource Center Want advice on what to wear to interviews? Need to know how to travel from city to city? Need internet access? Our programs offer support and advice from local advisors so you spend less time looking for answers and more time enjoying your adventure abroad.

Find Work Faster Our programs are designed to help you find a job faster. There are designated staff who make it their goal to find you work. We also offer programs that place you in a job before you even leave home.

Community Find friends fast and connect with like-minded participants. Your new roommate/new best friend could be one plane ride away! This is a great way to meet people with whom you can share experiences and sightsee!

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Safety Net Are your parents worried that you are going to a foreign country? Going on a GO International program will provide them with peace of mind. There is emergency support if you ever need it (*knock on wood* hopefully not!), and answers/ advice to any question you have while on the program.

Canadian Owned and Operated We provide advice on traveling abroad and what to expect! Let us be your resource for all your travel abroad questions i.e. what is the best Japanese restaurant in town, what is the cost of living in Canada, what should I pack?

TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAMS IN CANADA

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Overview

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Visas

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What’s Included

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Paid Work

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English Studies + Work

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Intern in Canada

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Volunteer in Canada

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Camp Canada

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CANADIANS GO ABROAD

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GO at a Glance

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Oh Canada! Programs in Canada Choose your own Canadian adventure! Here are just some examples of what you can do in Canada…

Whistler Unleash your adventurous side! Go kayaking, hiking and biking with campers as a summer Camp Counsellor on the Camp Canada Work Program!

Rocky Mountains Hit the slopes while earning money at one of the top ski destinations in the world on the Canadian Working Holiday Program!

Banff Get in touch with nature while educating the public and monitoring wildlife at Canada’s oldest national park on the Canadian Volunteer Program!

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Georgian Bay Work at a resort and use your spare time to perfect your golf swing in the summer or your snowboard tricks in the winter on the Canadian Working Holiday Program!

Vancouver

Discover “Hollywood North” while working at one of the city’s many tourist attractions (and maybe even spot a celebrity!) on the Canadian Working Holiday

Toronto Be part of the hustle and bustle of this multicultural city while gaining work experience for your future career on the Canadian Internship Program!

Visas All of our programs require you to have valid immigration documentation.

International Experience Canada (IEC) Initiative The IEC initiative creates opportunities for youth interested in travel to obtain temporary work permits to visit Canada and for Canadians to go abroad. The number of work permits available, eligibility requirements and application procedures can be found on the website of the Canadian Embassy for your country. If your country is listed below, you may qualify: Australia Austria Belgium Chile Costa Rica Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Estonia France Germany

Greece Hong Kong Ireland Italy Japan Rep. of Korea Latvia Lithuania Mexico Netherlands New Zealand

Norway Poland Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Ukraine United Kingdom

GO International Pilot Project with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAIT) The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has chosen GO International as an “Official Recognized Organization” and has allocated a number of working holiday visas to GI for select counties each year. These countries include: Argentina, Brazil and Thailand.

C50 Exemption for Charitable Workers If you have a volunteer job offer from a registered charity in Canada, you can apply for a work permit under the C50 exemption. Some of our volunteer projects are registered charities.

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Paid Work in Canada Take the leap and come work and travel in Canada! Experience the people, culture and breathtaking beauty of this country. •

Meet locals, gain international work experience and earn money to travel and see Canada.

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Jobs are PAID entry level positions in hotels, restaurants, shops, resorts and tourist attractions.

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Choose between the Basic Service and Full Service Work Placement Options. (see sidebar for more details)

GO Earn Money to Travel Program

Canadian Working Holiday Program - BASIC or FULL SERVICE BASIC SERVICE - Every two weeks on a Friday. Best months (in dark blue) to find work are: JAN

Program Start Dates

FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

FULL SERVICE - Beginning of the summer or winter season. Must be able to work for the entire season. MAY JUN

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN

SUMMER SEASON

FEB MAR APR

WINTER SEASON

Work Placement Options Basic Service Find your own job doing what you want, where you want. GI will give you help and support once you arrive via our weekly workshops, one on one job counseling and access to the online HOT JOBS list. Find work fast! Average time it takes for participants to find a job: 26 % less than 1 week

English Level Required Intermediate – Advanced

35 % less than 2 weeks

Age Requirement

Minimum 19

34 % less than 1 month

Program Length

12-52 weeks

Visa Type

IEC Work Permit

Job Type

BASIC SERVICE – Entry level positions in the hospitality, tourism and retail industries. FULL SERVICE – Seasonal positions: Hotels, Resorts, Tourist Attractions See page 4 for list of typical job opportunities.

Salary

Generally between CAD $9.40-12.50 per hour

Work Locations

Across Canada Toronto or Vancouver arrival for orientation

Accommodation

Hostel, Homestay, Hotel Staff Housing at subsidized rate ($9-15/night) Note - 1 night hostel included in program

Placement Option

BASIC SERVICE – Upon Arrival Job Search Assistance FULL SERVICE – Pre-Arrival Job Placement

Deadline to Apply

BASIC SERVICE – 3 weeks before arrival date FULL SERVICE – April for Summer Season jobs, October for Winter Season jobs

5% more than 1 month

Full Service Come to Canada with a job in hand! GI will find you a job before leaving your home country. GI will source job opportunities for you, prepare you for your job interview and help you secure your job offer.

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English Studies Plus Work Clients who are interested in improving their English skills can combine any of the work programs offered by GO International with English classes at Tamwood Language Centres, a sister company to GO International. Tamwood has English schools in Toronto, Vancouver and Whistler and shares office space with GO International in all three locations. Whether you want to study English for career advancement, for academic purposes or for personal development, Tamwood has a program that will allow you to achieve your goals. Contact GO International for English program options and details.

Typical Work Opportunities for Working Holiday Program Participants BASIC SERVICE participants Restaurants: Servers, Chefs, Food Prep, Dishwasher, Host/Hostess, Attendants, Retail, Bussers Cafés/Coffee Shops: Counter Attendants, Baristas, Bakers, Food Prep, Cleaning Construction and Grocery Stores

FULL SERVICE participants Hotels/Resorts: Housekeeping, Maintenance, Ski and Bike Rental, Lift Operator, Cashiers, Front Desk, Reservation Agents, Servers, Retail Sales Clerk, Equipment Technician, Kitchen Staff, Porters, Bellman, Ski Instructors Tourist Attractions and Leisure Activities: Tour Guides, Ticket Sellers, Guest Services, Maintenance, Operators, Cleaners, Parking Attendants

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Camp Canada Live at camp, enjoy Canada’s warm summer weather, work with kids and meet people from around the world at a Canadian Summer Camp. •

Spend your summer working as a camp counsellor at a camp – enjoy working with kids, discover nature, keep active and make lifelong memories.

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GO International sources summer camp jobs for you, prepares your for your job interview and assists you in securing your job offer.

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If you have a specific background, education or certification, you may be employed as an instructor or teacher in fields such as Arts, Dance or Sports.

GO Be a Kid Again Programs

Camp Canada Work Program

Program Start Date

Early July

English Level

High Intermediate – Advanced

Age Requirement

Minimum 18

Program Length

Minimum 4-8 weeks

Visa Type Job Type

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Camp Counsellor

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Kitchen Worker

IEC Work Permit

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Sports Instructor

Paid positions at summer camps or volunteer work at nonprofit camps

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English Teacher

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Life Guard

Salary

Paid (Between CAD $9.75 and $13.00 per hour) or unpaid

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Arts Instructor

Work Locations

British Columbia or Ontario

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Activity Instructor

Accommodation

1 night at hostel included; some camps provide free or subsidized room and board

Placement Option

Pre-arrival

Deadline to Apply

April

“Everyone at GO International really helps you out… and you never feel alone when you are in this foreign country. Best part of camp is meeting all the counselors and campers and learning so much about the world and all the different cultures.” Susan (Scotland)

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Program Start Date

BASIC SERVICE - Every two Canadian Working weeks on a Friday Holiday Program – FULL SERVICE - Nov/Dec for Basic or Full Service Winter Season jobs and April to

English Level

Minimum Age

Program Length

English Classes

Visa Type

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IEC Work Permit

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English + Work Program

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Canadian Internship Program

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High Intermediate - Advanced

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Anytime

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Canadian Volunteer Set dates and year-round Program dates depending on project

English + Volunteer Program

Set dates from June - September

Low Intermediate - Advanced

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USA

May – July

Advanced

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9 weeks or more

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Australia

Anytime

Advanced

18-30

4-52 weeks

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Australian Working Holiday Visa

Entry Level Posit

New Zealand

Anytime

Advanced

18-35

4-52 weeks

N/A

New Zealand Working Holiday Visa

Entry Level Posit

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Advanced

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Accommodation Options

Placement Option

Deadline to Apply

Optional: Homestay, Hostel, BASIC SERVICE - 3 BASIC SERVICE – Upon Arrival weeks before arrival or Hotel. Job Assistance Staff Housing at subsidized FULL SERVICE - April for Summer Season rate ($9-15/night) FULL SERVICE – Pre Arrival Note - 1 night hostel included for program

Further info on page

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Job Placement

jobs, October for Winter Season jobs

BASIC SERVICE – Upon Arrival

BASIC SERVICE - 3 weeks before arrival FULL SERVICE - 12 weeks before start of job season

See Tamwood Language Centres brochure or contact us

Pre-arrival

12-16 weeks prior to start date

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Between CAD $9.40-12.50 per hour

Optional: Homestay, Hostel, or Hotel. Staff Housing at subsidized rate ($9-15/night)

Unpaid

Optional: Homestay, Hostel, or Hotel

Unpaid

Optional: Homestay, Hostel, or Hotel

Post-arrival


Unpaid

Included for most projects or at subsidized rate

Pre-arrival

3 months prior to start date

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Job Assistance

FULL SERVICE – Depends on start date, either pre-arrival or post arrival job placement

Included for most projects or at subsidized rate

Pre-arrival


See Tamwood Language Centres brochure or contact us

British Columbia, 1 night at hostel included, Paid (CAD $10.25 some camps provide free or Alberta or per hour) or unpaid subsidized room and board Ontario

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Paid, depends on age and length of contract

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Pre-arrival

March

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Across Australia

AUD $15.96 $20.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL PROGRAM – None ULTIMATE PROGRAM – 2 night hostel included

Upon Arrival Assistance

4 weeks before planned start date

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Across New Zealand

NZL $13.50 – $17.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL PROGRGAM – None ULTIMATE PROGRAM – 2 night hostel included

Upon Arrival Assistance

4 weeks before planned start date

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£4.92 - £10.00 per hour

UK ESSENTIAL – Optional UK ULTIMATE – Staff housing (£30 to £65 per week)

UK ESSENTIAL – Upon Arrival Assistance UK ULTIMATE – Pre Arrival

UK ESSENTIAL – 4 weeks before planned start date UK ULTIMATE – 8 weeks before planned start date

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Goa, Rajasthan, Himachal, Jaipur and Nepal

Unpaid

Varied

Pre-Arrival

Dependant on program

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Varied

Unpaid

Varied

Pre-arrival

Dependant on program

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I met many people in Vancouver from all over the world and more importantly gained experience within a Canadian office. It was a great opportunity that will help me in my future career. Kazumi (Japan)

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Intern in Canada Gain experience in a professional Canadian work environment! •

GO International offers unpaid internship placements in Canadian companies in Toronto and Vancouver. Internship placements in the hospitality field may be made in resort locations across Canada.

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Internship placements are available in a wide range of fields and based on your education, experience, English level and program duration.

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Optional English classes at Tamwood Language Centres are available to supplement your internship. For native or advanced English speakers, English classes may not be necessary.

GO Gain Valuable Work Experience Program*

Canadian Internship Program

Program Start Date

Anytime

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Marketing

English Level Required


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Office Administration

Age Requirement

Minimum 20

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Law

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Media / Communications

Program Length

12-52 weeks

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Environment / Conservation

Visa Type

IEC Work Permit

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Graphic Design / Web Development

Professional internship positions in specific career fields. See list on right sidebar.

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Information Technology

Job Type

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Hospitality / Tourism

Salary

Unpaid

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Community Services

Work Locations

Vancouver, Toronto or resorts across Canada

Accommodation

Optional: Homestay, Hostel, Hotel, apartment rental

Placement Option

Pre-arrival if not taking English classes, after arrival if taking English classes

Deadline to Apply


Internship Fields

*Note: for participants interested in developing their English skills and vocabulary for a specific career field, Tamwood Language Centres offers specialized English courses that can be added to the Internship Program. Contact us or Tamwood for more details.

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Service Learning - Volunteer to Learn, Explore and Contribute Why do service learning?

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Conservation Projects

Career Advancement A survey carried out by TimeBank through Reed Executive showed that among 200 of the UK’s leading businesses: * 73% of employers would recruit a candidate with volunteering experience over one without; * 94% of employers believe that volunteering can add to skills; and * 94% of employees who volunteered to learn new skills had benefited either by getting their first job, improving their salary, or being promoted.

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Academic Opportunities

Wildlife Rescue Projects

Popular universities and colleges around the world are selecting students for admission based not only on their academic record but also on their work experience and community service experience. For some universities, volunteer experience is a mandatory entry requirement.

New Experiences Volunteering is a brilliant way to get life experience. Whether you mail flyers to raise awareness for a local charity, clean a stream in a park or care for an injured wild animal, you will experience the real world through hands-on work.

Community Service Projects

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Networking Volunteering brings together a diverse range of people from all backgrounds and walks of life and offers a unique networking opportunity. The people you meet volunteering can be a rich source of inspiration. Not only will you develop lasting personal and professional relationships but it is also a great way to learn about people from all walks of life, different environments, and new industries. Networking is an exciting benefit of volunteering and you can never tell who you will meet or what new information you will learn and what impact this could have on your life.

Develop skills, discover new interests, boost your career. GO Make a Difference Program*

Canadian Volunteer Program

Program Start Date

Most projects operate only in the summer, May to October, but some accept volunteers year round

English Level Required

Intermediate – Advanced

Age Requirement

Minimum 18

Program Length

Minimum 4 weeks

Visa Type

IEC Work Permit, C50 Exemption (for Registered Charity projects), or Tourist Visa (Park projects only)

Job Type

Gain valuable experience and make a difference by volunteering in a national or provincial park, with animals or in a community service organization

Salary

Unpaid

Work Locations

British Columbia, Alberta or Ontario

Accommodation

Included for most projects or offered at a subsidized rate

Placement Option

Pre-arrival

Deadline to Apply


*Note: for participants interested in developing their English skills and vocabulary, Tamwood Language Centres offers English programs that can be added to this program in three locations in Canada. Contact us or Tamwood for more details.

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors:

“I was able to meet so many wonderful people in Banff. The Parks Canada staff, the other volunteers, and the visitors were very friendly and helpful. I learned about how to connect with nature and with people through the volunteer program.” Mari (Japan)

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Canadians GO Abroad

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Canadians GO Abroad Discover new places, meet new people, learn new skills and have a unique experience only travelling abroad can bring! GO International offers Canadians the chance, to work, travel and volunteer abroad. We work with partner organizations overseas who make your experience of going to a new country stress free. Whether you want to find work while you travel abroad, or volunteer on a marine conservation project, GI is here to offer programs that suit your needs.

GO Gain Valuable Work Experience Programs

Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA, India and Volunteer Worldwide

Program Start Date

Work and Travel - Anytime Volunteer - Varies Summer Camps – May-July

English Level


Age Requirement

Work and Travel – 18-30 (35 for NZL) Volunteer – Minimum 18 Summer Camp Jobs – minimum 18

Program Length

Work and Travel – Max 1-2 years. No minimum (except for UK Ultimate) Volunteer – Varies Summer Camps – 9 weeks

Visa Type

Work and Travel – Working Holiday Visa Volunteer – Varies (often just travel visa) Camps – J1 Cultural Exchange visa Work and Travel – Entry Level Positions: Receptionist, Waiter/Waitress, Housekeeping, Bar Staff, Kitchen Staff, Laundry Assistant, Porter, General Assistant, Sales Associate, Ticket Seller, Cook, Fruit Picker, Retail Associate and more... Volunteer - Teaching, Sports, Healthcare, Wildlife, Youth, Construction, Marine Conservation and Climate Change Camps – Camp Counselor or Support/Activity Staff

Job Type

Salary

Work and Travel – Varies: AUSTRALIA – AUD $15.96 - $20.00 per hour NEW ZEALAND – NZL $13.50 – $17.00 per hour UNITED KINGDOM – £4.92 - £10.00 per hour Volunteer – Unpaid Camps – depends on age and duration of contract

Work Locations

Work and Travel – Varies (outside of Canada) Volunteer – Varies (outside of Canada) Summer Camps across the USA

Accommodation

Work and Travel – Hostel, Residence and Staff Accommodation Volunteer - Varies Summer Camps – included

Placement Option

Work and Travel - Pre and Post Arrival Volunteer – Pre Arrival Camps – pre-arrival

Deadline to Apply

Open all year round Summer prinCamps – March

What you get •

Visa Instructions

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Flexibility to book your flight or insurance

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Accommodation assistance (2 nights hostel for AUS and NZL and pre arrival option for the UK)

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Support in the case of an emergency

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Orientation (most programs)

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FIND WORK FASTER - 12 months of job assistance and access to job database (UK has a pre-arrival placement option)

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Advice/assistance on opening a bank account or cell phone

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Help to obtain the equivalent of a SIN #

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Chance to meet others on the same program from all over the world

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Founded in 1994 230-842 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, British Columbia,

GO international Work and Travel Providers is a division of Tamwood International College Ltd.

Canada V6E 1W2

GO International is a “Recognized Organization” with International Experience Canada Initiative, CIC, Canada

Tel: +1 604 899 4480

Contact us today for more information about our programs

Toll Free +1 866 533 0123 Fax: +1 604 899 4481 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gointernational.ca www.facebook.com/gointernational.ca www.twitter.com/goworkandtravel www.youtube.com/user/GOInternational2009 www.tripping.com/network/go-international

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