Study Abroad Directory Find listings for thousands of study abroad programs throughout the world. You can search for information by country, subject, language or program type. A list of study and work abroad programs specifically designed for Canadian youth. Canada World Youth is a non-profit organization that provides young Canadians with international work experience. CWY targets students and recent graduates, under the age of 30, who are unemployed or under-employed.
Participants live with local families while completing volunteer duties in the host community.
Volunteers may work in social or health services, environmental, education or information technology fields. CWY participants must meet selection criteria and raise funds for the duration of the exchange, which usually lasts six months or more. The Co-op Japan Program is open to undergraduates or recent graduates of science and engineering programs. Students gain international work experience and participate in an intensive language training program. Students pay a placement fee and are responsible for their travelling expenses.