24 January 2011

International Exchange Program

As mentioned on parade, the Cadet Exchange program is available again this year.  Cadets selected travel to any of the destinations listed below at no cost and are paid a small stipend for their time.

Bermuda (Jul 4 – Jul 17)   Japan (Jul 25 – Aug 9)   Netherlands (Jul 15 – Jul 31)   Russia (Aug 8 – Aug 19)
          
South Korea (Jul 24 – Aug 8)     Sweden (Jul 4 – Jul 17)     United Kingdom (Jul 27 – Aug 11)

To request to submit an application for International Exchange you must meet or exceed the following prerequisites:

(1)  have attained the age of 16 years as of the first day of the exchange;
(2)  have successfully completed Phase IV from the Corps program & hold the rank of PO2;
(3)  have completed any TG 2 or 6-week specialty course;
(4)  be strongly recommended by the Corps CO;

Exceptional cadets who have not had the opportunity to undergo summer training are eligible to participate in international exchanges if they meet or exceed the following prerequisites:
(1)  have attained the age of 17 years as of the first day of the exchange;
(2)  have successfully completed Phase IV from the Corps program;
(3)  hold the rank of CPO2, on application;
(4)  be strongly recommended by the Corps CO;

You must submit:
- Your complete application to the Admin Officer NO LATER THAN February 10
- copy of birth certificate AND valid CANADIAN PASSPORT, and
- two color pictures (passport or photomat/photo booth size).

Please be advised, exchanges may include rigorous training (e.g., long distance walking and hiking) and visit programmes conducted in extreme heat and humidity.  It is important that applicants have a high level of physical fitness and be free of any condition and restriction which requires or may require treatment, including the requirement for the use of an inhaler; which precludes or may preclude them from taking part in exchange programme activities, training and visits; or precludes or may preclude them from following direction and taking part in exchange programme activities, training and visits.