In 1975, our forward-thinking founders sent a small group of intrepid Canadians off to live and work in New Zealand. They understood that the key to seeing more of the world – was to earn while they did it. SWAP was born, and with it, a belief that working abroad is one of the most transformational (and fun) things you can do in your twenties or thirties.

50+ years and 76,000+ Swappers later – we're one of Canada's leading work and intern abroad organizations. Proudly Canadian with HQs in Toronto and Vancouver, today we offer 11 programs in 8 countries.

We believe that travel changes everything, but we get that the cost can be a dealbreaker. That’s why we created the Youth Access Scholarship Fund – where we donate 5% of profits to help support young Canadians to have the life-shaping experience of working or interning overseas. It’s our way of backing 18-30s from lower-income and under-represented groups to make big moves abroad.

Applications for 2026 scholarship funding are now closed. Applications for 2027 scholarship funding will typically open in Oct '26. To find out more, visit our parent JENZA site.

While SWAP is proudly Canadian born and raised, we’re part of a wider group of like-minded youth travel brands under the JENZA Travel Group banner. United in our mission to open up a world of cultural exchange opportunities for students and 18-30s globally, our sibling brands include: Summer Camp USA experts BUNAC, global work and intern experts JENZA, Irish work abroad legends USIT, and leading US visa sponsor IENA.

We have global HQs in the UK, Ireland, Australia and the USA – offering arrival support, 24/7 emergency help, and peace of mind for our Swappers abroad.