Global Citizens
We help young Canadians, like you, step out into the world so that you can become a global citizen, playing a positive role in the world by becoming more culturally aware and understanding.
At Stepabroad, we provide enriching working holiday and international internship opportunities to Canadians. We are passionate about helping you obtain personal and professional growth through work abroad experiences.
We Are a Recognized Organization
Stepabroad is a trusted, recognized and certified organization by the Government of Canada. We give young Canadians the opportunity to experience work and travel in destinations around the globe. Stepabroad’s friendly and hardworking team coordinates every aspect of the work and travel process for Canadians across the country.
Thanks to our Recognized Organization (RO) status designated by International Experience Canada (IEC), we are proud to help Canadians experience the world while they gain valuable international work experience. Our international internships and working holidays provide young Canadians with the unparalleled growth and development that comes from travel – something that also stands out to potential employers upon your return. Our inbound department, Stepwest, is also available to help foreign youth come to Canada for work and travel experiences.
We guide and support you from the moment you decide to leave, throughout your stay, until you return home. We provide safe, enriching and beneficial experiences that will remain with you for a lifetime.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted Canadian provider for internships and work experiences abroad by providing Canadian youth of all backgrounds with opportunities for personal, career and cultural growth through affordable, all-inclusive work experiences.
We see a future where we can empower young Canadians, regardless of socioeconomic status, to work and travel anywhere on the globe cost-effectively, and foster the latest technology to share their experiences with others both in Canada and around the world.
Stepabroad Team
Thomas Prieur
Chief Experience Officer
The countries I’ve lived and worked in:
France, Canada, Ireland.
My top tip for moving abroad:
When I land in a new country, I usually go straight to the local market, and check out the type of produce they have, pay attention to the way people communicate and what they eat. Then I usually proceed to the nearest food stall and order whatever people around me seem to be eating and enjoying. Best way to get an immediate shot of local culture!
My top travel moment:
I was sitting at this tiny elbow to elbow yakitori place in Tokyo. I started ordering whatever people around me were eating. This was a very local joint, and after a while the table next to me proceeded to send me a round of sake, to avoid a diplomatic incident I immediately returned the favour. After a few exchanges of “courtesy”, we ended up bringing the two tables together where they introduced me to an array of dishes I had never heard of before. They were all colleagues, office workers decompressing after a long day at work. This was my first night in Japan, and it could not have been a better introduction to what it is to be a Tokyoite!
Yeosong Kwon
Program Lead
THE COUNTRIES I’VE LIVED AND WORKED IN:
Sri Lanka, China, United States, South Korea, Mexico, Canada
MY TOP TIP FOR MOVING ABROAD:
Arrange to meet or make an effort to meet locals during your first week of arrival! Starting out at a hostel is great as you can meet other travellers and quickly learn about the best spots, but meeting and living like a local is another level of travelling – it doesn’t get any better. For example, find a local roommate or stay at a cute bed and breakfast place owned by locals.
MY TOP TRAVEL MOMENT:
In Dubai, my friends and I went on an impromptu tour to the ‘ghost town’ after our car wheels sank into the sand. Two camel farm owners from Saudi Arabia greeted us with their beautiful Jeep Gladiator and drove us seamlessly to the ghost town. I know that there are professional and organized safari tours that go there, but we did it at a much cheaper price. Plus, we got the unforgettable experience of holding dearly onto a rope as we were not able to sit properly on the super hot Jeep trunk surface. This is when I learned the meaning of interacting with locals to get the most unforgettable experiences, as well as the fun of spontaneity during travels.
Jasmin Ogunyinka
Travel Coordinator
The countries I’ve lived in:
The United Kingdom, Australia, The Netherlands, Ireland and now Canada!
My top tip for moving abroad:
Don’t wait too long to put yourself out there. Try something you’ve never done and make friends doing something new! Book yourself into a hostel for the weekend and join a pub crawl or karaoke night. My best motto in life is to feel the fear and do it anyway!
My top travel moment:
Australia was my first ever working holiday experience abroad and I was able to visit all states (Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory, Victoria, ACT and New South Wales) and take in all their very unique natural beauty. I took 6 days to explore and understand the Indigenous culture in Uluru and I will never forget camping underneath the stars and waking up at 4am to watch the sunrise.
Mira Lawless
Travel Program Specialist
THE COUNTRIES I’VE LIVED AND WORKED IN:
United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, Canada
MY TOP TIP FOR MOVING ABROAD:
My rule when I arrive in a new country is never say no to a social event. Step out of your comfort zone and do things you wouldn’t usually do in your home country. It’s also important to start on a clean slate! Your new country will have different behaviours, customs and expectations that you will learn as you go. It’s important to observe and learn how you can fit into your new environment, but not lose what makes you you.
MY TOP TRAVEL MOMENT:
Travelling from Montreal to London in 2017 for 3 days to see my favourite band in concert. I was so jet lagged the whole time, I ended up sleeping up until my 8:45pm alarm. Two days later, I was back on a plane home for finals week at uni!
Carolina
VP of Programs
The countries I’ve lived in:
Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, United States and Canada.
My top tip for moving abroad:
It does not matter if you don’t speak the language, you will be surprised by how many conversations you can get started just saying where you are from. I think everyone should experience a journey like this at least once in their lifetime!
My top travel moment:
South Tyrol and the Dolomites will always have a special place in my heart! Vienna, Munich, Lago Di Garda, … are all wonderful. Italian lakes and german castles are a top combination and if you are heading to Europe, you should not miss it, what about a road trip?
Tater
Chief Security Officer
The countries I’ve lived and worked:
France, Canada
My top tips for moving abroad:
Sniff out the food scene.
My top travel moment:
Meeting sea dogs for the first time!
Our Mandate
Our current mandate is to allow more Canadian youth to embark on work experiences abroad in order to create a 1:1 reciprocity ratio with foreign national youth coming to Canada.
We want to be able to provide both Canadian and foreign youth with the same amount of opportunities to travel to a new country and to gain work experience. Through these experiences, we aim to see youth immerse themselves in a new culture and eventually grow into mature and well-developed citizens who will be active and engaged members of their respective communities.
Our Awards
Stepabroad was honoured ‘Best Marketing Campaign‘ at the 2025 Global Youth Travel Awards for its Working Holiday Academy, a free platform that empowers young Canadians to prepare for international work and travel. As a Recognized Organization by the Government of Canada, this achievement highlights our commitment to removing barriers, expanding access, and supporting IEC’s mission to increase outbound youth mobility through trusted, innovative, and inclusive programs.
Our Values
Passion & Adventure
We are passionate about helping you break out of your comfort zone and into the world. We are dedicated to helping you begin the best adventure of your life for a memorable experience that enriches and inspires.
Genuine Support
We are just like you, we eat, sleep, and travel! We are a team of experienced travellers and can relate to the jitters and excitement that come along with moving abroad. We are here for you every step of the way!
Want to know more about Stepabroad?
Get in touch with our team to learn more about how you can travel, live and work abroad with Stepabroad. Let’s start planning your adventure of a lifetime!
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