2025 Student Experience Survey Results for the Public Service (PS) by Question 1. Through which program/process did you get your current student job?

The results of the 2025 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 20 51 11 12 3 1 1 73 16 1826
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 22 51 13 10 1 1 2 75 11 1177
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 16 33 14 31 4 2 0 50 35 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 26 41 15 8 7 0 3 69 15 73
2025 Other program 21 44 13 12 2 0 9 72 15 104
2025 Don’t know 21 41 15 10 3 3 6 68 15 231

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 39 42 7 8 2 0 2 83 10 1819
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 48 39 7 4 1 0 2 89 5 1175
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 22 51 12 12 0 2 0 75 13 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 37 47 5 7 3 0 1 85 10 73
2025 Other program 35 37 10 4 4 0 12 80 9 104
2025 Don’t know 31 39 11 7 3 2 7 77 11 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 24 33 14 16 8 0 4 60 26 1825
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 32 39 10 15 3 0 1 72 18 1174
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 33 37 6 12 6 0 6 74 20 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 26 34 11 11 14 0 4 63 26 73
2025 Other program 34 37 8 10 5 0 6 76 16 105
2025 Don’t know 31 32 10 16 6 0 4 66 23 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 56 19 10 7 5 0 2 77 12 1824
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 74 17 6 3 1 0 0 91 3 1177
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 76 20 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 44 25 11 7 11 0 3 70 18 73
2025 Other program 51 19 9 5 10 0 7 76 15 105
2025 Don’t know 42 18 11 13 10 0 6 64 24 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 42 33 13 7 4 0 0 76 10 1824
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 33 32 19 11 4 0 1 65 16 1174
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 53 27 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 41 32 11 7 8 0 1 74 15 73
2025 Other program 42 29 12 8 8 1 1 72 16 105
2025 Don’t know 45 33 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 52 26 13 6 3 0 1 79 9 1823
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 50 27 14 7 1 0 0 78 8 1176
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 65 22 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 49 19 11 14 4 3 0 70 19 72
2025 Other program 48 31 12 7 0 1 1 81 7 105
2025 Don’t know 34 30 13 14 6 1 2 66 20 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 53 28 11 4 2 1 1 83 6 1821
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 54 29 10 4 2 1 1 84 6 1177
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 45 35 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 42 36 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 73
2025 Other program 42 33 12 5 4 1 3 78 9 105
2025 Don’t know 43 33 14 7 1 1 0 77 9 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 31 33 21 10 5 0 0 64 15 1822
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 17 30 27 17 8 0 1 48 25 1175
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 31 40 17 10 2 0 0 71 13 48
2025 Department-specific program/website 19 31 19 21 8 0 1 51 30 72
2025 Other program 28 36 21 10 2 0 3 66 13 105
2025 Don’t know 31 31 25 9 4 0 0 62 13 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 14 14 16 15 20 4 16 36 45 1821
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 19 15 16 13 18 3 16 42 38 1175
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 21 10 17 6 29 2 15 38 43 48
2025 Department-specific program/website 14 7 12 22 22 3 21 27 57 73
2025 Other program 12 14 13 14 29 2 15 32 52 105
2025 Don’t know 9 15 13 12 28 6 17 31 52 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 12 18 14 11 19 3 23 40 41 1821
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 8 15 14 14 22 4 22 32 49 1175
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 20 12 22 8 14 2 20 42 29 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 7 11 14 11 25 5 27 27 53 73
2025 Other program 8 13 14 10 22 4 29 31 48 105
2025 Don’t know 11 14 18 9 17 4 27 37 37 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 12 13 11 8 23 3 30 38 46 1821
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 48 25 13 5 7 1 2 75 12 1174
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 33 18 14 6 12 2 14 61 22 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 7 8 12 11 29 4 29 22 59 73
2025 Other program 14 15 11 8 25 1 26 40 44 105
2025 Don’t know 9 11 10 9 30 7 24 29 57 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 35 22 13 10 15 1 4 60 26 1823
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 35 22 15 9 15 1 3 59 26 1173
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 35 20 10 10 16 2 6 60 29 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 22 26 19 8 19 0 5 51 29 73
2025 Other program 30 19 20 9 15 2 6 53 26 105
2025 Don’t know 35 24 14 10 12 1 4 62 23 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 54 29 8 7 1 0 0 84 8 882
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 64 24 6 4 2 0 1 89 5 837
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 52 27 15 3 3 0 0 79 6 33
2025 Department-specific program/website 49 35 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 43
2025 Other program 65 20 4 5 2 0 4 89 8 55
2025 Don’t know 44 29 12 10 2 1 1 75 13 134

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 39 24 13 17 7 0 0 63 24 883
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 52 24 10 7 4 0 1 78 12 839
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 48 27 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 33
2025 Department-specific program/website 58 14 21 5 2 0 0 72 7 43
2025 Other program 58 22 11 5 2 0 2 81 7 55
2025 Don’t know 43 25 15 9 5 0 2 70 15 134

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 30 36 15 14 4 0 0 66 18 880
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 33 38 11 13 3 0 0 72 16 837
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 45 24 9 18 3 0 0 70 21 33
2025 Department-specific program/website 23 49 12 12 5 0 0 72 16 43
2025 Other program 42 35 5 16 2 0 0 76 18 55
2025 Don’t know 32 38 11 17 2 0 0 70 19 133

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 74 20 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 882
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 74 18 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 840
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 73 21 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 33
2025 Department-specific program/website 72 26 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 43
2025 Other program 78 15 5 0 0 0 2 94 0 55
2025 Don’t know 67 27 5 0 0 0 1 95 0 134

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 70 25 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 884
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 72 23 3 1 0 0 0 95 2 839
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 66 25 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 32
2025 Department-specific program/website 58 37 2 0 0 2 0 98 0 43
2025 Other program 71 24 0 4 0 0 2 96 4 55
2025 Don’t know 58 34 7 1 0 0 0 92 1 131
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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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 80 14 3 2 1 0 0 95 3 908
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 79 15 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 845
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 69 23 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 35
2025 Department-specific program/website 86 12 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 43
2025 Other program 88 8 0 0 2 0 2 98 2 60
2025 Don’t know 75 20 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 138

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 76 17 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 908
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 77 17 3 2 0 0 0 95 3 846
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 57 29 6 0 6 0 3 88 6 35
2025 Department-specific program/website 81 14 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 43
2025 Other program 83 12 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 60
2025 Don’t know 79 16 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 137

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 63 24 5 6 3 0 0 87 8 926
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 62 26 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 852
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 58 21 3 0 18 0 0 79 18 33
2025 Department-specific program/website 58 33 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 43
2025 Other program 66 27 2 2 2 0 2 95 3 59
2025 Don’t know 58 27 5 8 1 0 0 85 10 144

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 47 29 6 11 5 1 1 77 16 924
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 48 29 7 11 3 0 0 78 15 853
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 49 31 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 35
2025 Department-specific program/website 50 19 10 17 2 0 2 71 20 42
2025 Other program 40 27 7 13 5 0 8 73 20 60
2025 Don’t know 34 37 8 14 3 2 2 74 18 143

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 49 34 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 927
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 47 34 8 8 2 0 0 82 9 849
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 43 34 9 6 6 0 3 79 12 35
2025 Department-specific program/website 42 40 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 43
2025 Other program 63 30 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 60
2025 Don’t know 44 45 8 1 2 0 0 90 3 143

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 51 31 9 6 2 0 1 83 7 923
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 50 33 9 6 1 0 1 83 8 852
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 49 31 9 3 9 0 0 80 11 35
2025 Department-specific program/website 60 26 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 43
2025 Other program 50 42 5 2 0 0 2 93 2 60
2025 Don’t know 43 37 17 1 0 1 0 81 1 143

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 65 22 9 4 1825
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 67 22 8 3 1175
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 71 20 4 4 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 77 12 7 4 73
2025 Other program 64 17 11 8 104
2025 Don’t know 53 15 23 8 233
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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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 68 25 3 3 1 0 0 94 4 1821
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 73 21 2 3 1 0 0 95 3 1176
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 65 27 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 62 27 4 5 0 1 0 90 6 73
2025 Other program 63 32 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 105
2025 Don’t know 67 26 1 5 1 0 0 93 6 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 73 20 4 2 1 0 0 93 4 1821
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 75 18 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 1174
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 65 20 2 4 8 0 0 86 12 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 75 18 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 73
2025 Other program 81 15 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 104
2025 Don’t know 76 21 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 68 22 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 1825
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 71 22 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 1177
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 71 16 2 4 6 0 0 88 10 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 66 22 5 4 0 1 1 90 4 73
2025 Other program 71 24 3 0 0 1 1 97 0 103
2025 Don’t know 66 25 6 3 0 0 0 92 3 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 78 16 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1823
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 80 14 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 1176
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 78 14 2 0 6 0 0 92 6 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 70 21 3 5 0 1 0 92 6 73
2025 Other program 78 18 0 2 2 0 0 96 4 104
2025 Don’t know 73 20 4 3 0 0 1 94 3 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 71 13 4 3 2 0 6 91 5 1822
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 85 8 2 1 1 0 2 95 3 1173
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 71 12 2 0 4 0 10 93 5 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 71 16 1 1 3 1 5 94 4 73
2025 Other program 58 22 6 2 2 0 10 89 4 105
2025 Don’t know 55 17 6 5 1 0 16 86 7 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 61 27 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 1822
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 65 25 4 4 2 0 0 91 6 1175
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 69 16 4 2 6 2 0 88 8 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 65 27 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 71
2025 Other program 61 27 8 4 1 0 0 88 5 105
2025 Don’t know 55 29 9 4 1 1 0 85 5 231

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 67 25 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 1819
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 66 25 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 1175
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 65 24 2 4 4 0 0 90 8 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 75 19 0 4 0 1 0 96 4 73
2025 Other program 71 24 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 105
2025 Don’t know 66 27 3 2 0 1 0 95 2 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 65 27 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 1821
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 63 28 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 1176
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 69 20 2 4 4 0 0 90 8 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 71 22 3 0 3 1 0 94 3 73
2025 Other program 69 25 2 3 0 0 2 95 3 105
2025 Don’t know 66 28 3 2 0 0 0 94 3 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 64 23 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 1822
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 67 23 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 1173
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 73 16 2 0 6 0 2 92 6 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 64 29 1 1 1 0 3 96 3 73
2025 Other program 71 19 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 104
2025 Don’t know 67 23 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 229

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 71 12 8 2 1 1 6 89 3 1826
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 69 9 10 1 1 1 8 86 2 1175
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 67 17 6 0 2 0 8 91 2 48
2025 Department-specific program/website 74 8 8 1 1 0 7 88 3 72
2025 Other program 66 15 9 5 0 0 6 86 5 105
2025 Don’t know 64 14 10 3 1 1 8 85 4 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 86 8 2 1 0 0 2 97 1 1821
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 86 7 2 1 1 1 2 95 2 1174
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 80 12 2 2 0 0 4 96 2 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 89 7 0 1 1 1 0 97 3 73
2025 Other program 85 9 3 1 0 0 3 96 1 105
2025 Don’t know 82 9 3 1 0 1 4 96 1 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 53 29 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1822
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 54 30 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 1176
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 65 18 4 4 8 0 0 84 12 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 52 32 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 73
2025 Other program 63 26 4 6 1 0 1 89 7 105
2025 Don’t know 57 31 5 4 1 2 0 90 5 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 46 29 13 8 3 0 0 75 12 1817
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 46 35 10 6 2 0 0 81 8 1175
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 71 12 8 2 6 0 0 84 8 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 56 29 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 72
2025 Other program 50 30 10 7 1 0 3 81 8 105
2025 Don’t know 50 29 15 4 1 1 0 80 5 231

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 54 33 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 1821
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 53 35 6 4 1 0 0 88 5 1174
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 65 18 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 63 29 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 73
2025 Other program 55 35 6 2 1 0 2 91 3 104
2025 Don’t know 59 29 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 41 25 12 12 8 0 1 67 20 1823
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 54 29 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 1175
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 69 16 2 6 6 0 0 86 12 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 41 23 14 11 7 0 4 67 19 73
2025 Other program 34 29 13 5 10 1 8 69 17 105
2025 Don’t know 31 22 18 12 9 0 6 57 23 233

Question 7p. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My job provided me with insight into the ethical standards of 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 56 31 8 2 1 2 0 89 3 1816
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 54 32 9 2 1 2 0 88 3 1175
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 53 29 8 0 6 2 2 85 6 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 55 40 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 73
2025 Other program 56 30 9 3 1 0 2 87 4 105
2025 Don’t know 46 36 13 1 1 3 0 85 2 233

Question 7q. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My team demonstrated a strong commitment to the federal public service’s shared values.
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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 66 22 6 2 1 2 0 90 3 1814
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 67 24 6 1 0 2 0 93 1 1174
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 55 22 8 2 6 6 0 83 9 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 60 25 8 4 0 3 0 87 4 73
2025 Other program 62 28 9 1 0 0 1 90 1 105
2025 Don’t know 51 36 6 2 1 3 0 90 4 232

Question 7r. 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 75 19 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1822
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 75 20 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 1174
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 65 20 0 6 8 0 0 86 14 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 71 25 1 1 0 1 0 97 1 73
2025 Other program 82 11 3 3 0 0 1 94 3 105
2025 Don’t know 69 26 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 233

Question 7s. 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 3 17 73 4 1 1 1 74 26 1826
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 3 15 76 3 1 1 1 77 23 1175
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 10 73 4 8 2 2 77 23 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 3 19 71 3 1 3 0 73 27 73
2025 Other program 3 19 72 4 1 0 1 73 27 105
2025 Don’t know 1 10 84 4 0 1 0 85 15 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 34 31 11 14 6 1 3 68 20 1822
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 30 36 13 12 6 2 1 68 18 1172
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 37 31 8 8 14 0 2 69 23 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 34 34 11 15 1 1 3 71 17 73
2025 Other program 36 35 9 8 6 2 5 77 14 105
2025 Don’t know 40 33 10 6 2 3 5 79 9 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 35 30 12 7 3 4 10 75 11 1819
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 30 35 13 6 3 4 8 74 11 1170
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 39 35 4 4 14 0 4 77 19 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 34 30 16 11 0 4 4 70 12 73
2025 Other program 35 27 10 10 2 4 12 74 14 105
2025 Don’t know 37 30 15 4 0 6 9 78 5 233

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 45 33 8 9 3 0 1 79 13 1823
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 41 35 10 10 3 0 1 77 14 1171
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 41 24 4 10 16 0 4 68 28 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 46 33 11 6 3 1 0 80 8 72
2025 Other program 51 22 10 10 4 0 3 75 15 105
2025 Don’t know 53 32 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 230

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 70 22 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 1821
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 73 21 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 1169
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 63 20 4 4 6 0 2 85 10 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 60 33 5 1 0 0 0 93 1 73
2025 Other program 76 16 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 104
2025 Don’t know 73 21 3 2 0 0 0 95 3 229

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 55 28 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1817
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 58 30 5 5 2 0 0 89 6 1174
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 47 31 4 6 12 0 0 78 18 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 48 33 7 8 3 1 0 82 11 73
2025 Other program 56 28 5 8 1 0 3 86 9 105
2025 Don’t know 59 25 7 6 1 0 0 85 8 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 66 28 3 2 1 0 0 94 2 1820
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 66 29 3 2 1 0 0 95 3 1170
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 57 29 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 67 30 0 1 0 1 0 99 1 73
2025 Other program 71 19 7 2 0 1 0 91 2 105
2025 Don’t know 66 28 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 49 36 9 4 1 0 1 86 5 1816
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 50 38 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 1169
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 33 39 12 6 6 2 2 74 13 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 53 25 12 7 1 1 0 79 8 73
2025 Other program 42 37 14 1 3 1 2 81 4 105
2025 Don’t know 35 36 17 6 4 0 1 72 10 232
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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 student job?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 13 87 1811
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 11 89 1163
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 19 81 48
2025 Department-specific program/website 12 88 73
2025 Other program 17 83 103
2025 Don’t know 17 83 231

Question 9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 80 20 241
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 72 28 122
2025 Other program 94 6 18
2025 Don’t know 79 21 39

Question 9c. Why were no measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic 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.
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 6 6 6 47 35 49
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 3 9 3 56 29 34

Question 9d. Did the accommodation measures that were put in place eliminate the barriers you faced in the workplace?
Survey year Demographic The accommodation measures fully eliminated the barriers I faced in the workplace.
(%)		 The accommodation measures eliminated some of the barriers I faced in the workplace.
(%)		 The accommodation measures did not eliminate the barriers I faced in the workplace.
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 61 37 2 189
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 74 26 0 88
2025 Other program 76 24 0 17
2025 Don’t know 77 19 3 31

Question 9e. How long did it take for your accommodation measures to be fully implemented?

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 79 17 3 1 1 177
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 86 6 5 2 1 85
2025 Other program 75 25 0 0 0 16
2025 Don’t know 94 6 0 0 0 31

Question 9f. 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 66 24 4 2 0 1 3 94 2 184
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 72 15 5 2 0 1 5 93 2 87
2025 Other program 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2025 Don’t know 77 13 3 0 0 0 6 97 0 31

Question 9g. 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 65 18 4 3 2 1 7 90 6 1581
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 64 19 5 3 1 1 6 90 4 1047
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 49 26 5 3 5 5 8 85 9 39
2025 Department-specific program/website 66 17 9 3 0 2 3 87 3 64
2025 Other program 67 18 2 1 1 1 9 95 3 87
2025 Don’t know 58 27 5 3 1 2 5 91 4 193
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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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 70 20 4 2 1 1 2 93 3 1820
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 71 17 4 2 1 1 3 92 4 1173
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 53 16 6 8 6 4 6 77 16 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 73 16 1 8 1 0 0 89 10 73
2025 Other program 75 18 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 105
2025 Don’t know 72 19 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 63 21 6 2 1 1 6 91 3 1823
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 66 19 6 2 1 2 6 91 2 1170
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 51 29 0 2 6 0 12 91 9 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 66 21 5 1 3 0 4 90 4 73
2025 Other program 68 22 4 2 3 1 1 91 5 105
2025 Don’t know 63 25 3 4 2 1 2 91 6 230

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 49 23 11 8 5 2 3 76 13 1817
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 49 23 11 8 4 3 3 76 13 1168
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 31 27 6 16 10 2 8 64 30 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 45 26 10 14 3 1 1 73 17 73
2025 Other program 57 21 10 5 5 2 0 80 10 105
2025 Don’t know 50 20 13 9 4 1 3 74 13 232

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 60 19 10 2 1 1 7 85 4 1818
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 58 18 9 2 1 2 10 86 4 1171
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 51 18 6 4 8 0 12 79 14 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 59 18 8 5 0 7 3 85 6 73
2025 Other program 70 15 6 3 2 1 4 89 5 105
2025 Don’t know 61 16 12 1 2 2 6 84 3 231

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 65 12 3 1 1 1 17 94 3 1819
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 65 10 5 1 1 1 17 92 2 1170
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 57 8 4 4 8 2 16 80 15 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 70 8 5 1 0 1 14 92 2 73
2025 Other program 66 17 1 0 1 0 15 98 1 105
2025 Don’t know 61 13 8 3 0 2 13 87 4 228
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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 finding 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 44 35 10 6 3 2 1 81 9 1820
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 46 35 10 4 2 3 0 83 7 1170
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 43 35 8 6 8 0 0 78 14 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 49 30 12 8 0 0 0 79 8 73
2025 Other program 48 33 10 7 0 1 2 83 7 105
2025 Don’t know 45 33 11 4 2 3 2 82 7 231

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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 62 29 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 1819
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 64 29 3 2 1 1 0 94 3 1173
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 63 27 4 2 4 0 0 90 6 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 68 27 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 73
2025 Other program 62 27 7 2 1 0 2 90 3 105
2025 Don’t know 59 32 6 1 0 1 0 93 1 231

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 felt a strong sense of belonging within my 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 57 27 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 1824
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 54 29 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 1172
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 56 19 4 8 13 0 0 75 21 48
2025 Department-specific program/website 58 28 6 7 0 1 0 87 7 72
2025 Other program 66 27 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 105
2025 Don’t know 59 30 7 3 0 0 0 89 3 231

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 felt a strong sense of belonging within 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 39 34 16 7 3 1 0 74 10 1817
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 39 36 15 7 2 1 0 76 9 1170
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 43 22 18 6 10 0 0 65 16 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 39 35 19 4 1 1 0 75 6 72
2025 Other program 50 27 13 5 4 1 0 78 9 105
2025 Don’t know 41 33 17 5 2 1 0 75 7 231

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 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 65 19 5 3 1 3 3 90 4 1824
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 60 21 7 3 2 2 5 87 5 1172
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 51 14 8 6 8 8 4 74 16 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 74 8 7 1 1 4 4 90 3 73
2025 Other program 70 14 5 2 2 0 7 91 4 104
2025 Don’t know 52 22 11 4 2 5 4 81 7 231

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 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 52 23 8 6 4 5 1 80 11 1823
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 58 23 9 3 3 4 0 84 6 1173
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 43 29 6 6 6 10 0 80 14 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 53 25 7 5 3 5 1 84 9 73
2025 Other program 62 17 10 4 2 4 1 83 6 105
2025 Don’t know 38 21 15 9 6 9 3 67 17 232

Question 11g. 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 54 24 9 5 2 6 0 83 8 1822
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 54 27 9 3 1 5 0 85 5 1171
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 45 33 8 4 4 6 0 83 9 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 59 23 8 5 1 3 0 85 7 73
2025 Other program 61 23 10 2 1 2 1 86 3 105
2025 Don’t know 36 24 15 8 5 12 1 69 14 231

Question 11h. 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 60 27 7 3 1 2 0 89 4 1817
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 52 30 12 2 1 2 0 84 4 1174
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 52 27 6 4 6 4 0 83 11 48
2025 Department-specific program/website 69 17 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 72
2025 Other program 62 24 9 4 0 2 0 87 4 105
2025 Don’t know 51 31 14 3 1 1 0 83 3 232

Question 12a. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 30 10 5 826
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 31 13 6 580
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 24 8 8 20
2025 Department-specific program/website 29 10 6 32
2025 Other program 21 11 5 39
2025 Don’t know 19 16 4 89

Question 12b. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Exciting opportunities and work experiences
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 18 16 10 794
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 22 19 10 596
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 29 8 12 24
2025 Department-specific program/website 31 24 17 51
2025 Other program 26 16 11 55
2025 Don’t know 27 20 10 129

Question 12c. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Ability to make a difference in people's lives
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 9 6 8 416
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 8 7 8 268
2025 Other program 12 5 5 23
2025 Don’t know 14 5 6 55

Question 12d. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Job location
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 3 8 7 312
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 2 6 8 186
2025 Other program 4 6 8 18
2025 Don’t know 5 8 11 55

Question 12e. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Work-life balance
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 9 10 13 567
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 9 12 14 408
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 8 27 12 23
2025 Department-specific program/website 8 6 6 14
2025 Other program 6 11 16 34
2025 Don’t know 6 9 11 60

Question 12f. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave)
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 0 1 2 57
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 0 0 2 25

Question 12g. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Salary
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 8 17 17 767
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 6 15 14 408
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 6 18 20 22
2025 Department-specific program/website 3 10 25 27
2025 Other program 11 15 12 40
2025 Don’t know 9 16 22 105

Question 12h. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Job security
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 8 8 9 443
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 7 7 8 256
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 4 4 18 13
2025 Department-specific program/website 4 4 10 13
2025 Other program 5 9 8 22
2025 Don’t know 5 5 6 37

Question 12i. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Pension plan
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 0 1 2 49
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 0 1 1 26

Question 12j. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Health and dental care plans
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 0 1 2 58
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 0 0 2 28

Question 12k. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Career development and advancement opportunities
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 11 12 11 614
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 11 12 12 404
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 10 16 2 14
2025 Department-specific program/website 4 13 13 21
2025 Other program 10 14 10 36
2025 Don’t know 9 4 8 46

Question 12l. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. A workplace that supports diversity and inclusion
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 1 2 2 85
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 0 1 2 38

Question 12m. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Flexibility (e.g., order of tasks, work methods, and choice of tools, etc.)

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 1 4 6 200
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 1 3 6 109
2025 Other program 3 4 6 13
2025 Don’t know 1 4 7 29

Question 12n. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. A sense of belonging within my team
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 1 3 7 204
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 2 4 7 150
2025 Other program 1 2 13 16
2025 Don’t know 2 7 7 36

Question 12o. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Other
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 0 0 0 18
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Pay

Question 13a. 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 45 21 10 6 3 13 2 53 47 1822
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 56 19 6 2 2 14 3 67 33 1172
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 55 16 6 6 2 12 2 64 36 49
2025 Department-specific program/website 49 13 13 3 7 10 7 58 42 72
2025 Other program 42 24 5 6 5 13 6 52 48 105
2025 Don’t know 37 13 11 3 4 30 3 55 45 231

Question 13b. 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
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 23 33 12 13 10 2 6 62 25 725
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 37 29 13 11 4 2 5 70 16 325
2025 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 7 47 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2025 Department-specific program/website 28 20 16 16 12 0 8 52 30 25
2025 Other program 17 32 20 12 12 0 7 53 26 41
2025 Don’t know 26 29 17 7 14 0 6 58 23 69
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General information

Question 25c. Were you aware of the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities program available in 2025?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 33 67 307
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 16 84 125
2025 Other program 22 78 18
2025 Don’t know 17 83 30

Question 26c. Were you aware of the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity program available in 2025?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 53 47 129
2025 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 48 52 21
2025 Other program 44 56 16
2025 Don’t know 24 76 25
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