2024 Student Experience Survey Results for the Public Service (PS) by Question 1. Through which program/process did you get your current student job? (Select only one)

The results of the 2024 Student Experience Survey are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. The results have been grouped by summing the responses to the two most positive or two least negative answers and summing the responses to the two least positive or two most negative answers in the response scale. These grouped responses, Most positive/Least negative answers and Least positive/Most negative answers, are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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Recruitment

Question 2a. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. It was easy to get information about the student employment program/process.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 25 44 12 14 4 0 2 70 18 2313
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 31 45 12 8 1 1 2 79 9 1712
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 19 33 15 26 7 0 0 52 33 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 27 42 11 14 1 1 4 73 16 146
2024 Other program 24 46 13 8 2 1 7 75 11 164
2024 Don’t know 20 38 16 13 3 3 7 64 18 268

Question 2b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. The application process was clear and easy to understand.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 38 40 8 9 3 0 2 80 12 2307
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 47 38 7 5 1 0 2 87 6 1710
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 30 52 7 11 0 0 0 81 11 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 36 45 6 8 2 1 3 84 10 146
2024 Other program 39 34 9 9 1 2 7 80 11 164
2024 Don’t know 31 40 8 11 3 2 6 76 15 269

Question 2c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. I was provided with sufficient information about the job prior to applying for the position.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 24 30 13 19 10 0 4 57 29 2311
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 33 40 10 12 4 0 1 74 16 1708
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 37 44 4 7 7 0 0 81 15 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 27 31 14 14 9 1 5 61 24 146
2024 Other program 25 35 15 14 5 0 6 64 20 164
2024 Don’t know 25 33 12 20 6 1 3 60 27 269

Question 3a. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 56 17 11 7 6 0 2 75 13 2308
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 78 14 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 1714
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 85 11 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 51 21 6 7 10 0 5 76 17 146
2024 Other program 60 12 9 6 10 0 3 74 16 164
2024 Don’t know 43 16 16 9 11 0 5 62 21 268

Question 3b. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Job location
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 40 31 16 8 5 0 1 72 13 2308
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 33 32 18 10 5 0 1 66 15 1709
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 30 26 19 11 15 0 0 56 26 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 32 34 19 9 5 1 0 67 14 145
2024 Other program 37 26 16 10 9 0 2 65 19 163
2024 Don’t know 41 31 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 269

Question 3c. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Establishing contacts and networking opportunities for future work in the federal public service
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 52 25 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 2309
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 49 29 15 6 2 0 0 78 7 1709
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 63 15 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 51 22 18 5 3 0 1 74 8 146
2024 Other program 48 23 20 6 1 1 1 73 7 163
2024 Don’t know 39 25 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 269

Question 3d. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Timing of the job offer
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 47 29 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 2306
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 45 30 14 6 3 0 1 76 10 1709
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 59 26 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 53 27 9 3 6 0 2 82 9 146
2024 Other program 52 26 12 5 5 0 1 78 10 164
2024 Don’t know 47 30 15 5 2 0 1 78 7 268

Question 3e. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Salary
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 30 31 22 11 5 0 1 62 16 2309
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 21 26 26 16 9 0 1 48 25 1705
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 33 19 22 22 0 0 4 54 23 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 28 32 23 12 4 0 1 61 16 145
2024 Other program 34 27 21 9 7 0 1 62 17 164
2024 Don’t know 41 30 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 268

Question 3f. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? No other job offers at the time
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 11 10 14 14 24 2 24 29 52 2293
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 13 12 14 15 20 3 24 34 47 1708
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 7 15 4 11 30 0 33 33 61 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 12 10 10 10 27 2 29 31 55 144
2024 Other program 13 9 12 18 20 1 28 30 53 163
2024 Don’t know 12 13 15 15 24 3 19 31 50 269

Question 3g. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Recommendations from other students working in the federal public service
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 12 13 12 12 20 3 28 36 46 2297
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 11 13 15 13 19 3 27 34 45 1700
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 11 7 11 15 19 0 37 29 53 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 14 12 11 13 15 1 34 40 43 145
2024 Other program 12 11 16 12 21 0 28 31 47 164
2024 Don’t know 12 14 10 13 16 4 32 39 45 268

Question 3h. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Educational requirement (e.g., CO-OP, Internship, etc.)
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 11 8 9 6 23 2 41 33 52 2301
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 49 20 13 8 6 1 4 72 15 1711
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 26 7 7 4 7 4 44 64 21 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 14 8 8 6 26 0 38 36 51 145
2024 Other program 15 10 10 10 24 1 30 37 49 164
2024 Don’t know 12 7 10 7 23 3 38 32 51 268

Question 3i. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Working in the official language of my choice
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 27 19 15 13 17 1 9 51 33 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 33 19 13 11 17 2 6 56 30 1711
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 37 7 19 15 11 4 7 50 29 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 25 18 16 10 18 1 12 49 33 146
2024 Other program 25 20 12 15 20 1 9 49 38 164
2024 Don’t know 29 17 15 10 18 1 10 51 32 269

Question 4c. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The length of time between first being contacted about the job and the interview
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 56 26 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 1355
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 65 24 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 1271
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 40 33 0 13 0 0 13 85 15 15
2024 Department-specific program/website 45 34 6 8 4 1 1 81 13 96
2024 Other program 46 30 12 9 1 0 1 77 10 106
2024 Don’t know 44 26 14 11 5 0 1 70 16 149

Question 4d. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The length of time between the initial job offer and the start date
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 42 24 11 15 8 0 0 66 23 1354
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 54 21 9 10 4 0 2 77 14 1271
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 20 33 13 20 7 0 7 57 29 15
2024 Department-specific program/website 56 25 7 7 4 0 0 81 11 96
2024 Other program 47 24 11 9 8 0 1 71 17 106
2024 Don’t know 46 23 11 13 5 0 0 70 19 149

Question 4e. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The amount of information I was provided about the job prior to accepting the position
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 32 32 14 16 5 0 0 65 21 1355
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 33 37 15 12 3 0 0 70 15 1271
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 33 40 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2024 Department-specific program/website 32 34 13 16 3 0 2 68 19 96
2024 Other program 30 35 16 17 2 0 0 65 19 106
2024 Don’t know 22 36 18 19 5 0 1 59 24 148

Question 4f. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The extent to which the interviewer made me feel at ease during the interview
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 74 18 5 1 0 0 1 94 1 1354
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 71 21 5 2 0 0 1 92 3 1272
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 60 27 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2024 Department-specific program/website 70 22 5 1 0 2 0 94 1 96
2024 Other program 67 25 5 0 0 0 3 95 0 106
2024 Don’t know 66 23 5 1 1 1 3 92 2 149

Question 4g. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. Overall, I was satisfied with the way in which the interview process was conducted.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 66 27 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 1354
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 66 28 3 1 0 0 0 95 2 1270
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 67 20 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2024 Department-specific program/website 55 39 2 3 0 1 0 95 3 96
2024 Other program 63 28 6 1 1 0 1 92 2 106
2024 Don’t know 56 33 6 4 1 0 1 89 5 149
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Onboarding and orientation

Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into the workplace, beginning with the acceptance of the initial job offer and continuing through the first weeks or months of employment. Onboarding includes training, mentoring and providing all pertinent information on internal policies, work processes and organizational culture. Orientation is a critical component of the onboarding process and typically includes tangible learning activities, including courses and other activities that outline a department’s security policies, procedures, information systems, health and safety procedures, and welcoming events.

Question 5b. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. The welcome I received from my supervisor/manager
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 81 13 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1398
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 79 14 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 1286
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2024 Department-specific program/website 85 9 2 2 0 1 1 96 2 99
2024 Other program 81 14 4 0 0 0 1 96 0 113
2024 Don’t know 78 16 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 163

Question 5c. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. The welcome I received from my colleagues in my work unit
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 78 15 4 3 1 0 0 93 3 1397
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 74 18 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 1286
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2024 Department-specific program/website 87 11 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 99
2024 Other program 81 12 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 113
2024 Don’t know 82 13 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 163

Question 5d. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. Being provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my work when I started my student job
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 65 24 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 1417
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 62 26 5 6 2 0 0 88 7 1288
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 73 13 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2024 Department-specific program/website 67 26 1 5 1 0 0 93 6 99
2024 Other program 63 25 3 6 4 0 0 88 10 114
2024 Don’t know 65 24 2 7 2 0 1 90 8 167

Question 5e. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. Having access to my department’s/agency’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure necessary to do my work when I first started my student job (e.g. access to systems, networks, software).
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 47 29 8 12 4 0 0 76 16 1414
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 48 30 6 12 4 0 0 78 16 1287
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 67 13 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2024 Department-specific program/website 43 26 13 14 3 0 0 70 17 99
2024 Other program 51 27 4 12 4 0 0 79 17 113
2024 Don’t know 42 28 6 16 5 1 2 72 22 166

Question 5f. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. The overall orientation I received about the work I would be doing
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 51 30 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 1416
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 48 34 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1288
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 67 27 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2024 Department-specific program/website 54 31 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 99
2024 Other program 55 27 11 4 1 0 1 83 5 114
2024 Don’t know 49 32 10 8 2 0 1 81 10 167

Question 5g. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. The overall orientation I received about my organization
Survey year Demographic Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 51 32 9 6 2 0 0 84 7 1418
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 50 33 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 1289
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2024 Department-specific program/website 64 25 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 99
2024 Other program 52 30 12 4 1 0 2 83 4 114
2024 Don’t know 47 34 12 4 1 1 1 82 5 167

Question 6. Did your manager or supervisor make you aware of orientation or student events offered by your organization or other organizations?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 67 20 9 3 2315
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 76 15 6 3 1714
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 63 26 11 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 70 20 5 5 146
2024 Other program 68 16 12 4 164
2024 Don’t know 67 19 11 3 269
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Work experience

Question 7a. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Throughout my student job, I was provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 73 21 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 2314
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 72 22 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 1714
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 67 30 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 73 22 0 3 1 0 0 95 5 146
2024 Other program 74 21 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 164
2024 Don’t know 74 20 1 3 2 0 0 94 5 269

Question 7b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was made to feel part of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 74 18 3 3 1 0 0 92 4 2313
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 75 18 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 1710
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 59 30 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 77 17 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 145
2024 Other program 81 14 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 164
2024 Don’t know 78 15 3 3 1 0 0 93 3 269

Question 7c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. The people I worked with valued my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 69 20 5 3 1 1 1 91 4 2310
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 73 20 4 1 1 0 1 93 2 1709
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 70 22 4 0 4 0 0 93 4 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 77 12 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 146
2024 Other program 69 20 8 1 0 0 2 91 1 164
2024 Don’t know 68 21 5 3 1 1 1 91 4 268

Question 7d. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My supervisor/manager was available for meetings or consultations.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 78 15 2 3 1 0 1 94 4 2313
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 80 16 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 1713
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 81 11 0 4 4 0 0 93 7 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 75 14 6 3 1 0 1 90 4 145
2024 Other program 80 14 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 164
2024 Don’t know 74 15 4 4 1 1 1 91 5 269

Question 7e. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I attended regularly scheduled staff or team meetings.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 74 12 3 3 2 0 6 92 5 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 85 10 2 1 1 0 2 96 2 1714
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 63 19 7 0 7 0 4 85 8 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 76 7 4 3 3 0 6 88 7 146
2024 Other program 76 12 3 5 2 1 1 90 7 164
2024 Don’t know 71 11 4 2 5 1 6 88 7 268

Question 7f. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Lines of authority and reporting relationships were made clear to me.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 65 23 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 2311
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 66 24 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 1711
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 56 19 7 7 11 0 0 74 19 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 70 18 6 5 0 0 1 88 6 146
2024 Other program 63 27 2 4 1 0 2 92 6 164
2024 Don’t know 64 24 6 4 1 1 1 89 5 268

Question 7g. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I knew how my work contributed to the achievement of my team's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 67 23 5 3 1 0 0 91 5 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 69 22 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 1712
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 67 19 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 70 19 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 145
2024 Other program 71 20 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 164
2024 Don’t know 65 23 6 4 2 1 0 89 6 268

Question 7h. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I felt my work made a contribution to my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 66 23 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 66 24 6 2 2 0 0 91 4 1713
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 63 19 11 0 7 0 0 81 7 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 63 27 5 4 1 0 1 90 5 146
2024 Other program 66 23 5 4 2 0 1 89 6 164
2024 Don’t know 65 24 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 269

Question 7i. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was encouraged to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 63 25 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 2309
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 68 25 5 2 1 0 0 93 3 1714
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 52 37 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 64 27 3 5 1 0 0 90 6 146
2024 Other program 63 29 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 164
2024 Don’t know 68 21 7 2 2 0 0 88 4 268

Question 7j. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was encouraged to work in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 70 12 8 2 0 1 7 89 3 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 71 11 6 1 0 1 9 92 2 1711
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 67 19 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 70 11 6 2 1 0 10 90 4 145
2024 Other program 71 10 6 1 0 0 12 92 1 164
2024 Don’t know 70 10 7 0 1 1 10 90 2 269

Question 7k. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, were available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 84 10 2 1 0 0 2 96 1 2302
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 86 8 2 1 1 0 3 97 1 1710
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2024 Department-specific program/website 82 11 3 3 0 0 1 94 3 146
2024 Other program 80 10 2 2 1 0 5 95 3 163
2024 Don’t know 83 9 4 1 0 0 3 95 1 269

Question 7l. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was given meaningful work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 54 28 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 2310
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 60 27 6 5 2 0 0 87 6 1714
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 63 22 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 62 25 5 4 2 1 0 88 6 146
2024 Other program 58 24 13 4 1 0 0 82 5 164
2024 Don’t know 58 24 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 269

Question 7m. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My job was a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 46 28 14 7 4 0 1 75 11 2313
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 53 30 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1711
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 67 22 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 54 29 12 3 3 0 0 83 5 146
2024 Other program 48 30 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 164
2024 Don’t know 44 33 10 6 5 1 1 78 11 269

Question 7n. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My job was a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 2310
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 58 30 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1712
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 67 26 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 63 22 10 3 1 0 0 85 5 146
2024 Other program 55 28 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 163
2024 Don’t know 55 29 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 269

Question 7o. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My job was a good fit with my field of study.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 45 23 13 10 7 0 2 69 18 2309
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 58 25 9 6 2 0 0 84 8 1713
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 78 15 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 50 18 14 8 7 0 3 70 15 146
2024 Other program 42 22 12 14 5 0 4 67 20 164
2024 Don’t know 36 20 16 9 12 1 6 60 23 269

Question 7p. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Overall, I had a positive work experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 74 20 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 2313
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 76 19 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 1714
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 70 11 7 7 4 0 0 81 11 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 72 21 3 3 1 0 0 92 5 146
2024 Other program 76 16 6 1 1 0 0 93 1 164
2024 Don’t know 70 22 6 1 1 0 0 91 2 269

Question 7q. Overall, the amount of work that I was assigned was…
Survey year Demographic Far too little
(%)		 Too little
(%)		 Sufficient
(%)		 Too much
(%)		 Far too much
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 2 15 77 3 1 1 1 78 22 2314
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 3 16 77 3 0 1 0 78 22 1714
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 0 85 11 0 0 4 88 12 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 1 10 84 3 1 0 1 84 16 146
2024 Other program 1 15 79 5 0 1 0 79 21 164
2024 Don’t know 4 12 78 4 1 1 0 79 21 269

Question 8a. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. There was a clear work plan in place for my student work term.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 37 30 12 11 6 2 3 70 17 2314
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 37 33 10 12 5 1 2 72 18 1714
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 41 37 7 11 4 0 0 78 15 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 44 32 5 10 4 1 3 79 15 146
2024 Other program 40 30 12 12 4 1 2 73 16 164
2024 Don’t know 42 28 12 9 5 1 4 74 14 269

Question 8b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My student work term generally followed the structure of the work plan.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 39 29 12 6 3 3 8 75 11 2310
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 38 30 13 8 3 2 6 73 12 1711
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 41 33 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 44 31 8 6 1 1 8 83 8 145
2024 Other program 43 26 15 6 2 1 7 75 9 164
2024 Don’t know 42 28 13 4 3 2 7 78 8 268

Question 8c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My daily tasks and duties were clearly defined for me.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 49 28 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 2313
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 45 32 10 9 4 0 1 77 14 1713
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 30 30 19 15 4 0 4 62 19 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 51 27 13 6 2 1 1 78 8 146
2024 Other program 48 28 7 14 2 0 2 77 16 162
2024 Don’t know 51 27 9 9 4 0 0 77 14 269

Question 8d. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My colleagues helped me learn more about the job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 72 20 4 3 1 0 0 93 4 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 74 20 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1713
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 48 33 7 7 0 0 4 85 8 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 73 23 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 146
2024 Other program 76 15 5 2 1 0 1 92 2 164
2024 Don’t know 66 24 4 3 1 0 1 92 5 268

Question 8e. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was provided with informative feedback about my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 57 26 7 6 3 0 1 84 9 2310
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 63 25 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 1710
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 52 30 7 0 11 0 0 81 11 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 64 19 8 8 1 0 0 84 9 146
2024 Other program 63 21 7 6 1 0 1 86 7 164
2024 Don’t know 56 25 7 7 4 0 1 82 11 268

Question 8f. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I gained an overall understanding of the work done in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 65 27 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 2313
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 69 26 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 1710
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 41 52 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 70 24 4 1 1 0 0 94 1 144
2024 Other program 71 22 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 164
2024 Don’t know 66 26 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 268

Question 8g. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I gained an understanding of how government works.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 55 31 8 4 2 0 1 87 5 2311
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 56 33 7 3 1 0 0 90 4 1712
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 41 30 19 11 0 0 0 70 11 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 49 35 7 6 1 1 1 86 7 146
2024 Other program 49 35 9 5 1 0 1 86 6 164
2024 Don’t know 42 30 12 9 4 2 1 74 13 268
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Accommodations

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements. Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to telework, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 9a. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs during your summer job?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 16 84 2306
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 12 88 1706
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 22 78 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 16 84 146
2024 Other program 13 87 163
2024 Don’t know 18 82 265

Question 9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 63 37 371
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 62 38 212
2024 Department-specific program/website 65 35 23
2024 Other program 64 36 22
2024 Don’t know 70 30 47

Question 9c. Did the accommodation measures that were put in place successfully eliminate the barriers you faced in the workplace? (Select only one).
Survey year Demographic The accommodation measures successfully eliminated the barriers I faced in the workplace.
(%)		 The accommodation measures did not fully eliminate the barriers I faced in the workplace.
(%)		 My accommodation measures request was approved but was not put in place.
(%)		 I am still waiting for a decision about my accommodation measures request (not yet approved or denied).
(%)		 My accommodation measures request was denied.
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 77 19 1 3 0 232
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 84 13 2 1 0 129
2024 Department-specific program/website 93 7 0 0 0 14
2024 Other program 86 14 0 0 0 14
2024 Don’t know 78 13 6 3 0 32

Question 9d. How long did it take for your accommodation measures to be fully implemented? (Select only one).
Survey year Demographic In less than 2 weeks after approval
(%)		 In less than 1 month after approval
(%)		 In less than 2 months after approval
(%)		 In less than 3 months after approval
(%)		 Over 3 months after approval
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 86 11 3 0 0 173
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 83 14 3 0 0 105
2024 Department-specific program/website 92 8 0 0 0 12
2024 Other program 58 33 8 0 0 12
2024 Don’t know 84 16 0 0 0 25

Question 9e. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. I was satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 66 23 6 1 0 0 3 92 2 219
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 69 21 4 2 0 1 4 94 2 126
2024 Department-specific program/website 64 14 0 0 0 14 7 100 0 14
2024 Other program 64 21 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2024 Don’t know 62 17 7 7 3 0 3 82 11 29

Question 9f. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. I would have felt comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 61 21 4 4 2 1 7 89 6 1932
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 62 21 4 3 1 1 8 91 4 1492
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 48 19 10 5 0 5 14 82 6 21
2024 Department-specific program/website 58 24 2 5 2 2 9 91 7 123
2024 Other program 72 18 2 2 1 1 4 95 3 141
2024 Don’t know 57 24 5 4 3 2 5 87 8 217
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Workplace well-being

Question 10a. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 68 22 4 3 2 0 2 92 4 2313
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 72 19 3 2 1 1 2 94 3 1714
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 59 19 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 74 16 3 3 1 0 2 92 4 146
2024 Other program 76 21 2 0 1 0 1 97 1 164
2024 Don’t know 70 19 5 3 2 0 1 90 5 269

Question 10b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was satisfied with the measures my department or agency has taken to protect my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 63 22 5 2 1 1 6 91 3 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 67 19 5 1 0 1 5 93 1 1711
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 56 22 7 7 0 0 7 84 8 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 71 14 4 5 1 0 4 89 7 146
2024 Other program 69 23 4 1 1 0 2 94 2 163
2024 Don’t know 63 18 7 6 1 1 4 85 7 269

Question 10c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 52 23 9 7 4 2 3 78 12 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 51 23 11 6 3 2 3 78 10 1713
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 48 22 0 22 7 0 0 70 30 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 54 20 11 5 6 1 3 77 11 146
2024 Other program 60 24 7 4 3 2 1 86 7 163
2024 Don’t know 47 20 14 11 7 0 1 68 18 269

Question 10d. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My immediate supervisor supported my mental health and well-being during my student job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 63 16 7 3 2 1 8 88 5 2310
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 62 18 8 1 1 1 9 89 3 1712
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 56 7 15 7 11 0 4 65 19 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 67 12 10 3 2 1 5 84 5 145
2024 Other program 67 12 9 1 1 1 10 88 1 164
2024 Don’t know 57 18 11 3 2 1 8 82 6 267

Question 10e. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My immediate supervisor was understanding when a conflict occurred between my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 70 11 3 1 1 0 14 94 2 2309
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 68 10 4 1 1 1 17 94 2 1712
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 67 11 0 11 4 0 7 84 16 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 73 8 5 2 1 0 11 91 4 146
2024 Other program 76 9 4 0 1 1 10 95 1 164
2024 Don’t know 62 11 7 1 2 0 16 88 4 269
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Employment in the federal public service

Question 11a. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I felt that my current student job provided me with contacts and networks that will assist me in

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 46 35 10 6 2 1 1 82 8 2314
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 49 37 8 4 1 1 0 86 6 1714
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 52 33 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 53 32 8 6 1 0 0 86 7 146
2024 Other program 57 25 10 5 2 1 1 83 7 164
2024 Don’t know 44 30 12 7 3 2 2 77 10 269

Question 11b. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I felt that my current student job provided me with valuable skills needed for future employment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 61 28 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 2310
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 68 26 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1711
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 70 26 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 62 30 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 146
2024 Other program 67 23 5 4 1 0 0 90 4 164
2024 Don’t know 59 31 4 4 3 0 0 90 6 268

Question 11c. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would seek another student job in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 66 17 6 2 2 2 4 89 4 2310
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 60 18 8 3 2 3 6 86 5 1713
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 48 26 15 4 4 0 4 77 8 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 67 14 6 2 1 4 6 90 3 145
2024 Other program 66 20 5 0 1 1 7 93 1 164
2024 Don’t know 55 20 9 3 4 6 3 83 7 269

Question 11d. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would seek a job in my department or agency after I complete my studies.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 53 22 9 5 4 5 1 80 10 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 59 22 8 5 2 3 0 85 7 1712
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 56 22 11 4 4 0 4 81 8 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 58 21 10 3 5 2 1 81 9 146
2024 Other program 58 21 10 1 2 3 4 85 4 163
2024 Don’t know 44 19 12 7 8 8 2 70 17 269

Question 11e. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would seek a career in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 58 22 9 3 2 5 0 84 6 2307
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 59 23 9 3 2 4 0 85 5 1711
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 63 22 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 59 23 8 2 3 3 1 86 6 145
2024 Other program 57 23 12 2 1 5 1 84 4 164
2024 Don’t know 40 20 17 7 7 9 0 66 15 269

Question 11f. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would recommend to other students that they seek a career in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 66 23 7 2 1 1 0 91 3 2311
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 60 26 10 2 1 2 0 87 3 1709
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 63 22 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 60 23 10 4 0 1 1 85 4 146
2024 Other program 68 23 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 164
2024 Don’t know 54 27 12 3 3 2 0 82 6 269

Question 12a. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? Gaining work experience in my field of study.
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 73 19 5 2 1 0 1 93 3 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 79 16 4 1 0 0 0 95 2 1713
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 89 7 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 65 21 8 1 1 1 3 89 3 146
2024 Other program 76 15 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 164
2024 Don’t know 68 15 9 3 2 0 3 86 5 269

Question 12b. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? Exciting opportunities and work experiences
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 77 18 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 76 20 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 1712
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 85 11 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 75 22 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 145
2024 Other program 75 20 4 0 1 0 0 95 1 164
2024 Don’t know 71 22 6 1 0 0 0 94 1 269

Question 12c. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? Ability to make a difference in people’s lives
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 60 23 10 4 1 1 0 84 5 2311
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 57 27 10 4 2 0 0 84 5 1712
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 70 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 54 22 12 7 3 1 1 77 11 145
2024 Other program 53 25 13 5 1 1 1 81 6 163
2024 Don’t know 59 20 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 269

Question 12d. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? Job location
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 46 32 13 6 2 0 0 78 8 2307
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 42 34 16 5 2 0 0 77 7 1711
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 48 33 4 7 7 0 0 81 15 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 44 30 19 4 1 1 1 76 6 145
2024 Other program 47 21 21 6 4 0 0 68 10 164
2024 Don’t know 52 25 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 269

Question 12e. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? Networking opportunities
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 45 31 16 6 1 1 0 77 7 2302
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 42 32 19 6 2 0 0 74 8 1710
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 44 26 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 43 30 19 4 1 1 1 74 6 144
2024 Other program 41 38 14 5 1 1 1 80 6 162
2024 Don’t know 46 25 18 5 4 2 0 73 9 268

Question 12f. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? Work-life balance
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 74 19 5 1 0 0 0 93 2 2310
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 74 20 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 1710
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 85 11 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 72 20 6 1 0 0 1 92 1 146
2024 Other program 78 17 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 163
2024 Don’t know 70 21 7 1 0 0 0 92 1 268

Question 12g. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave)
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 58 25 11 3 1 0 1 84 4 2307
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 58 26 11 3 1 0 1 85 4 1713
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 70 19 7 0 0 0 4 92 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 57 25 8 8 0 0 3 84 8 146
2024 Other program 54 30 10 4 0 1 2 86 4 164
2024 Don’t know 59 26 9 4 1 0 1 86 5 268

Question 12h. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? Salary
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 63 29 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 58 31 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 1712
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 70 19 7 0 0 0 4 92 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 52 35 9 3 0 0 1 88 3 146
2024 Other program 57 30 12 1 1 0 0 87 1 164
2024 Don’t know 67 24 8 1 0 0 0 90 1 268

Question 12i. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? Job security
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 72 21 5 1 0 0 1 94 1 2313
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 70 22 6 1 0 0 0 92 2 1709
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 70 19 7 0 0 0 4 92 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 64 25 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 146
2024 Other program 71 20 5 3 0 0 1 92 3 164
2024 Don’t know 74 18 6 0 0 0 0 93 0 268

Question 12j. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? Pension plan
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 53 27 11 4 2 1 2 83 6 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 48 30 13 5 2 1 1 80 7 1709
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 52 37 7 0 0 0 4 92 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 46 26 13 6 1 3 5 78 8 146
2024 Other program 55 23 12 5 1 2 2 81 6 164
2024 Don’t know 49 28 13 3 2 1 3 81 5 268

Question 12k. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? Health and dental care plans.
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 61 23 9 3 1 0 3 86 5 2311
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 57 27 10 3 2 0 1 86 5 1708
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 70 22 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 56 21 10 5 2 1 4 82 7 146
2024 Other program 59 25 8 5 0 1 2 87 5 164
2024 Don’t know 59 23 10 1 3 1 3 85 4 269

Question 12l. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? Career development and advancement opportunities
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 73 21 4 1 0 0 1 94 1 2311
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 72 22 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 1712
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 59 33 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 66 21 8 1 1 0 2 90 2 146
2024 Other program 75 21 1 1 0 1 0 98 1 163
2024 Don’t know 72 17 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 269

Question 12m. How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education? A workplace that supports diversity and inclusion
Survey year Demographic Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 64 20 8 4 3 1 1 85 7 2312
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 61 19 10 5 3 1 1 81 9 1708
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 70 22 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 73 11 8 3 4 1 0 85 8 146
2024 Other program 65 26 4 2 3 1 0 91 5 164
2024 Don’t know 71 12 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 269

Question 13a. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Gaining work experience in my field of study.
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 25 9 5 898
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 26 9 5 683
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 22 15 7 12
2024 Department-specific program/website 19 13 10 60
2024 Other program 25 8 3 59
2024 Don’t know 25 5 6 98

Question 13b. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Exciting opportunities and work experiences.
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 13 11 8 729
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 15 13 8 617
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 15 11 15 11
2024 Department-specific program/website 23 11 11 64
2024 Other program 9 12 11 53
2024 Don’t know 13 10 10 89

Question 13c. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives.
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 9 8 7 551
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 8 7 7 369
2024 Department-specific program/website 5 8 6 28
2024 Other program 9 5 7 35
2024 Don’t know 6 10 5 54

Question 13d. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Job location.
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 3 6 8 376
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 2 6 8 273
2024 Department-specific program/website 1 6 5 16
2024 Other program 3 4 8 24
2024 Don’t know 6 6 9 54

Question 13e. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Networking opportunities.
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 1 3 3 171
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 1 3 3 121
2024 Department-specific program/website 0 5 4 12
2024 Other program 0 4 3 12
2024 Don’t know 1 2 3 16

Question 13f. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Work-life balance.
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 14 14 14 966
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 16 15 16 793
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 15 15 15 12
2024 Department-specific program/website 17 11 11 57
2024 Other program 15 13 15 70
2024 Don’t know 13 13 15 109

Question 13g. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave).
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 0 3 4 155
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 0 2 4 105
2024 Other program 0 4 6 15
2024 Don’t know 0 3 5 24

Question 13h. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Salary.
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 14 23 17 1247
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 11 21 18 859
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 15 19 11 12
2024 Department-specific program/website 12 20 14 66
2024 Other program 15 20 17 85
2024 Don’t know 16 25 17 154

Question 13i. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Job security.
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 8 8 9 596
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 9 8 9 447
2024 Department-specific program/website 10 6 12 40
2024 Other program 8 11 7 42
2024 Don’t know 6 6 6 49

Question 13j. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Pension plan.
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 1 2 3 136
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 0 2 3 92
2024 Department-specific program/website 1 3 4 10
2024 Other program 1 2 4 12
2024 Don’t know 1 3 6 26

Question 13k. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Health and dental care plans.
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 1 3 5 205
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 0 3 4 118
2024 Department-specific program/website 1 6 5 16
2024 Other program 2 6 5 20
2024 Don’t know 1 3 6 28

Question 13l. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Career development and advancement opportunities.
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 8 9 12 657
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 9 8 11 488
2024 Department-specific program/website 7 8 13 40
2024 Other program 12 8 8 45
2024 Don’t know 8 9 8 68

Question 13m. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. A workplace that supports diversity and inclusion.
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 2 2 4 175
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 1 2 3 113
2024 Department-specific program/website 4 1 4 14
2024 Other program 1 3 6 16
2024 Don’t know 2 4 3 24

Question 13n. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you consider the most important, the second most important and the third most important. Other
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 0 0 0 10
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Pay

Question 14a. To what extent has your pay been affected by the issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 42 20 10 5 3 16 4 52 48 2317
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 53 15 6 2 2 17 5 68 32 1713
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 30 26 22 11 4 7 0 32 68 27
2024 Department-specific program/website 49 18 7 2 5 16 4 61 39 146
2024 Other program 43 16 7 4 3 22 5 59 41 164
2024 Don’t know 40 14 10 4 2 26 3 57 43 269

Question 14b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. I was satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 23 31 12 11 10 3 9 62 24 887
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 25 28 12 11 6 4 14 64 21 422
2024 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 18 18 6 24 24 0 12 40 53 17
2024 Department-specific program/website 28 33 9 20 9 0 2 62 29 46
2024 Other program 22 27 14 8 12 2 14 59 24 49
2024 Don’t know 15 31 15 10 11 4 15 56 26 81
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General information

Question 37. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. The series of summer events for the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities program were helpful.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 23 23 11 5 2 21 14 71 12 172
2024 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 41 14 23 5 0 9 9 67 6 22
2024 Other program 55 23 10 0 0 13 0 89 0 31
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