High School Transition

Federal Programs for Students

The federal government, through its various departments and initiatives, offers a number of programs geared toward helping students obtain a post-secondary education, and gain the skills needed to find meaningful work. The following profiles describe a few of the better known federal programs for students both with and without disabilities. To find out about more programs offered, consult the federal government’s annual publication, Youth Link. Ordering information for this free book can be found at the end of this section.

• Youth Employment Strategy
• Office for Disability Issues of Human Resources Development Canada
• Summer Language Bursary Program
• The Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
• Youth Link: Helping you make the transition from school to work