2023 Student Experience Survey Results for the Public Service (PS) by Question 1. Through which program/process did you get your current student job? (Mark one only)

The results of the 2023 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

2a. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 25 44 12 12 4 1 2 71 17 2449
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 22 43 12 16 4 1 2 67 21 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 17 44 11 19 7 0 2 62 27 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 34 43 10 8 1 0 3 80 9 2048
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 14 34 14 21 14 0 3 50 36 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 31 44 9 8 4 1 3 78 13 131
2023 Other program 30 35 12 10 4 0 10 72 15 176
2023 Don’t know 17 43 16 12 3 1 8 66 16 321

2b. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 37 41 8 10 2 0 2 80 12 2448
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 39 40 6 10 3 0 2 81 13 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 34 43 5 12 4 0 2 78 16 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 50 36 6 5 1 0 2 88 6 2048
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 28 38 7 7 14 3 3 70 22 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 41 37 10 8 0 1 2 81 9 131
2023 Other program 40 29 12 5 2 1 11 78 8 177
2023 Don’t know 32 37 12 9 2 1 7 75 12 321

2c. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 22 32 15 17 10 0 4 57 28 2442
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 18 25 18 24 13 1 2 44 38 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 12 27 19 22 16 0 4 41 40 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 36 38 10 11 3 0 1 75 15 2046
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 31 31 7 14 7 0 10 69 23 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 27 33 12 18 8 1 2 61 27 131
2023 Other program 25 37 11 13 5 0 10 68 20 177
2023 Don’t know 24 33 15 16 7 0 6 61 24 321

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? a. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 56 17 10 7 7 0 3 75 14 2444
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 47 22 12 5 7 1 6 74 13 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 53 21 13 4 4 0 4 77 9 112
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 79 13 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 83 10 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 65 11 10 6 5 0 3 79 11 131
2023 Other program 61 18 9 4 6 0 3 81 10 176
2023 Don’t know 49 16 11 10 9 0 5 69 20 320

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? b. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 42 29 16 6 5 0 1 72 12 2448
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 45 28 11 9 5 0 2 74 14 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 45 27 15 10 3 0 1 72 13 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 35 32 18 8 5 0 1 67 14 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 55 7 14 3 14 0 7 67 19 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 40 31 15 8 4 1 1 73 12 131
2023 Other program 42 26 19 6 5 1 1 69 11 176
2023 Don’t know 41 32 14 8 3 0 1 74 12 321

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? c. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 51 24 13 7 3 0 0 76 11 2443
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 40 26 21 11 2 0 0 66 13 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 49 30 12 4 4 1 1 80 8 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 53 25 13 5 2 0 0 79 8 2046
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 72 7 7 3 3 3 3 85 7 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 49 29 11 8 2 0 2 79 10 131
2023 Other program 59 20 11 7 2 0 1 79 9 177
2023 Don’t know 41 27 17 10 3 1 1 69 14 321

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? d. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 46 29 14 6 3 0 1 76 9 2444
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 49 24 17 6 3 1 0 74 10 187
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 47 31 12 4 3 1 2 80 7 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 47 27 14 7 3 0 2 76 10 2043
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 52 24 3 10 10 0 0 76 21 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 51 27 11 5 4 2 1 80 9 131
2023 Other program 54 23 14 5 2 2 1 79 7 177
2023 Don’t know 43 30 14 6 3 1 3 76 9 321

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? e. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 33 30 20 11 5 0 1 63 16 2442
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 36 31 22 7 3 0 2 68 10 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 38 30 18 11 3 0 1 69 13 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 21 28 27 15 8 0 1 50 23 2044
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 31 31 14 14 3 0 7 67 19 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 27 28 25 10 5 0 5 58 16 131
2023 Other program 30 37 19 7 6 0 2 68 13 176
2023 Don’t know 38 25 20 11 6 0 0 63 17 319

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? f. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 8 11 13 14 27 2 26 26 57 2433
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 11 7 11 13 24 3 31 27 56 187
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 13 5 17 6 27 5 26 26 49 111
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 10 11 14 13 24 2 26 29 52 2030
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 10 3 10 38 0 38 17 78 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 9 8 11 13 26 2 31 26 58 128
2023 Other program 11 9 9 15 27 2 27 28 60 176
2023 Don’t know 8 8 13 14 30 2 25 22 61 318

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? g. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 12 14 15 11 18 2 28 37 43 2438
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 14 11 8 9 22 4 32 39 48 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 12 5 16 11 20 2 35 26 49 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 9 15 14 15 18 3 26 34 46 2024
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 10 10 3 14 17 3 41 38 56 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 12 18 13 11 14 3 29 45 36 131
2023 Other program 13 11 14 17 14 2 29 35 44 177
2023 Don’t know 11 15 13 9 21 3 28 37 44 317

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? h. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 10 8 8 9 23 1 40 32 54 2442
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 9 5 5 3 30 4 44 26 64 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 4 8 6 5 23 1 52 26 60 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 50 20 12 7 6 1 4 74 14 2047
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 21 7 3 3 31 0 34 42 53 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 11 7 8 11 20 2 41 31 55 131
2023 Other program 18 10 8 7 19 0 38 44 42 177
2023 Don’t know 10 9 9 8 24 1 38 32 52 319

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? i. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 27 19 15 13 17 1 8 50 33 2445
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 29 19 9 11 15 1 16 58 31 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 25 27 17 9 13 1 9 57 25 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 34 20 14 10 15 1 5 58 27 2046
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 21 7 17 17 17 0 21 35 43 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 24 26 10 12 16 3 9 57 32 130
2023 Other program 30 23 11 8 16 1 11 60 28 177
2023 Don’t know 26 17 14 12 20 2 9 49 36 321

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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 49 30 11 7 2 80 9 1467
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 52 23 12 0 77 16 115
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 54 21 0 0 75 16 68
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 64 23 7 3 2 89 4 1529
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 0 13
2023 Department-specific program/website 39 31 13 13 0 70 17 101
2023 Other program 56 26 9 0 85 5 115
2023 Don’t know 47 30 10 5 5 80 10 214

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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 39 24 12 16 9 63 25 1467
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 35 19 10 15 21 0 0 54 36 115
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 32 16 15 18 19 0 0 49 37 68
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 52 22 9 9 6 76 16 1529
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 0 13
2023 Department-specific program/website 40 27 11 12 0 68 21 102
2023 Other program 51 20 14 0 72 20 115
2023 Don’t know 42 27 11 12 7 70 19 214

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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 29 32 15 18 0 61 24 1466
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 22 36 16 23 0 58 26 115
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 22 25 26 0 0 47 37 68
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 34 37 14 13 2 71 15 1529
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 0 0 13
2023 Department-specific program/website 26 27 15 23 0 56 29 102
2023 Other program 33 31 17 0 0 65 18 115
2023 Don’t know 32 40 12 13 0 72 16 214

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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 75 18 5 1 1 94 1 1469
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 82 14 0 0 96 2 115
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 74 19 0 0 0 93 1 68
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 73 19 5 2 1 93 2 1529
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 0 0 0 0 13
2023 Department-specific program/website 68 25 0 93 2 102
2023 Other program 75 17 0 0 93 4 115
2023 Don’t know 74 17 7 92 1 214

4g. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 67 27 3 2 94 2 1467
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 68 24 0 0 96 1 115
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 63 22 0 87 6 68
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 68 27 3 2 95 2 1529
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 0 0 0 13
2023 Department-specific program/website 54 40 0 0 0 94 2 102
2023 Other program 70 23 0 0 93 3 115
2023 Don’t know 60 32 0 0 93 2 214
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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.

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. b. The welcome I received from my supervisor/manager (either virtually or in person).
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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 77 17 3 1 0 94 2 1484
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 82 13 0 0 96 3 119
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 72 20 0 0 94 3 65
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 79 16 3 2 0 95 2 1523
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 0 0 0 0 12
2023 Department-specific program/website 85 0 0 0 0 96 4 104
2023 Other program 84 0 0 0 0 97 0 128
2023 Don’t know 82 15 0 0 97 1 220

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. c. The welcome I received from my colleagues in my work unit (either virtually or in person).
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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 75 19 3 2 1 94 3 1483
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 79 14 0 0 0 93 2 119
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 69 23 0 94 5 65
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 75 19 4 2 0 94 2 1522
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 83 0 0 0 0 92 8 12
2023 Department-specific program/website 71 21 0 0 93 3 104
2023 Other program 76 18 0 0 94 2 128
2023 Don’t know 78 18 0 0 97 0 220

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. d. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 60 26 4 7 0 86 10 1533
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 54 23 11 0 0 78 14 125
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 51 30 0 0 81 10 69
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 60 26 4 7 3 86 10 1545
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 67 0 0 0 80 20 15
2023 Department-specific program/website 65 24 0 0 89 10 105
2023 Other program 63 25 8 0 0 88 5 131
2023 Don’t know 66 23 5 0 0 88 6 226

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. e. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 44 29 8 12 6 73 18 1530
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 41 18 10 22 9 0 0 59 31 125
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 33 33 0 0 67 26 69
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 49 28 6 12 5 78 16 1546
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 0 0 15
2023 Department-specific program/website 47 28 18 0 75 22 105
2023 Other program 44 22 12 15 0 67 21 130
2023 Don’t know 46 24 12 12 72 15 226

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. f. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 46 33 8 9 3 80 12 1532
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 42 31 11 0 0 74 17 125
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 28 41 0 0 68 20 69
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 50 32 9 8 0 81 10 1547
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 0 15
2023 Department-specific program/website 48 33 12 0 0 81 7 105
2023 Other program 48 34 8 0 0 82 9 130
2023 Don’t know 51 33 10 0 85 5 226

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. g. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 48 32 10 6 3 81 9 1533
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 49 30 13 0 79 8 125
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 36 46 0 0 83 12 69
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 50 33 10 5 2 83 7 1547
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 0 15
2023 Department-specific program/website 50 28 14 0 79 7 105
2023 Other program 52 34 8 0 86 6 131
2023 Don’t know 52 33 11 0 86 3 226
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Work experience

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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 68 20 8 4 2448
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 69 20 6 5 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 58 35 6 1 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 76 16 6 2 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 66 21 7 7 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 76 17 5 3 131
2023 Other program 68 19 7 5 177
2023 Don’t know 66 21 9 4 321

7a. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 70 23 2 4 1 0 0 92 5 2449
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 65 26 3 5 2 0 0 91 6 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 54 36 3 4 2 1 0 91 6 112
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 73 22 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 79 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 73 21 2 5 0 0 0 94 5 131
2023 Other program 74 20 2 1 2 0 1 95 3 177
2023 Don’t know 75 20 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 321

7b. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 73 18 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 2449
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 73 18 3 5 1 0 0 91 5 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 63 25 4 4 4 1 0 88 8 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 77 17 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 76 20 1 2 1 0 0 96 3 131
2023 Other program 76 20 1 2 1 0 0 97 2 177
2023 Don’t know 78 17 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 321

7c. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 68 20 7 3 1 1 1 89 4 2445
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 71 18 4 4 2 0 1 90 6 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 62 23 6 2 4 3 1 88 6 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 73 19 4 1 1 0 0 93 2 2044
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 79 17 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 70 22 5 2 0 0 1 93 2 131
2023 Other program 69 19 7 2 0 1 2 90 2 177
2023 Don’t know 67 21 7 2 0 0 2 90 2 321

7d. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 76 17 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 2445
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 73 18 1 4 3 0 1 92 7 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 63 21 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 80 15 2 2 1 0 0 95 2 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 76 14 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 81 13 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 131
2023 Other program 80 18 1 1 1 0 1 98 2 176
2023 Don’t know 77 17 2 2 2 0 0 95 3 318

7e. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 73 13 4 3 2 0 5 91 5 2444
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 76 12 2 2 3 0 5 93 6 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 71 13 1 5 5 1 4 88 11 112
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 85 9 2 1 1 0 2 96 2 2047
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 72 10 3 3 7 0 3 86 11 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 76 14 2 4 1 0 3 93 5 131
2023 Other program 77 9 3 3 2 0 6 92 5 176
2023 Don’t know 68 15 4 3 3 0 7 89 7 321

7f. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 62 23 7 5 2 1 1 86 7 2445
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 63 21 6 5 3 1 1 85 8 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 51 29 9 3 5 3 0 83 8 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 67 24 4 3 1 1 0 92 4 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 59 14 10 14 0 3 0 75 14 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 63 24 2 7 2 1 0 88 9 131
2023 Other program 63 25 5 7 1 0 0 88 7 175
2023 Don’t know 59 28 6 4 0 2 1 89 5 321

7g. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 64 25 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 2448
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 63 22 7 3 4 1 0 86 6 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 49 35 7 4 4 1 0 85 8 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 69 23 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 72 14 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 68 24 5 2 0 0 0 92 2 131
2023 Other program 69 21 6 1 2 1 0 91 3 176
2023 Don’t know 65 24 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 321

7h. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 65 25 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 2449
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 58 28 7 4 3 1 0 86 7 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 56 32 6 3 3 1 0 88 5 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 66 25 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 72 17 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 67 23 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 131
2023 Other program 71 21 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 177
2023 Don’t know 65 25 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 321

7i. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 60 27 7 4 1 0 1 88 5 2449
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 60 27 7 2 4 1 1 87 5 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 59 18 15 4 2 1 2 79 5 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 67 24 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 2050
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 66 28 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 69 21 5 2 2 0 1 92 3 131
2023 Other program 66 24 5 3 2 1 0 90 5 177
2023 Don’t know 59 28 7 4 1 0 0 87 5 321

7j. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 68 13 9 2 1 1 7 87 3 2446
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 71 11 6 2 0 1 9 91 2 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 67 12 11 0 0 2 9 88 0 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 72 11 7 1 1 0 8 91 2 2047
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 66 7 7 3 3 3 10 84 8 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 65 15 7 2 1 1 11 90 3 131
2023 Other program 70 11 7 1 1 1 9 90 2 176
2023 Don’t know 63 12 11 2 2 1 10 84 5 321

7k. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 84 10 2 1 1 1 2 96 2 2436
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 83 7 2 3 0 0 5 96 3 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 81 10 4 1 0 1 4 94 1 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 86 8 2 1 0 1 3 97 1 2046
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 69 7 7 3 3 3 7 85 8 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 84 8 1 2 1 0 5 97 2 131
2023 Other program 85 6 3 2 1 1 3 94 3 176
2023 Don’t know 81 11 3 1 0 1 3 96 1 321

7l. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 53 28 9 6 3 0 0 82 10 2447
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 52 28 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 45 27 14 9 3 1 2 74 12 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 60 28 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 2046
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 72 24 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 60 24 8 5 2 0 1 85 7 131
2023 Other program 55 32 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 177
2023 Don’t know 59 24 10 4 2 0 1 83 7 321

7m. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 44 29 15 9 3 0 0 73 12 2446
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 43 28 15 9 4 1 1 72 13 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 38 30 21 8 2 0 2 69 10 112
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 52 31 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 2048
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 79 11 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 28
2023 Department-specific program/website 59 24 8 5 3 0 1 83 8 131
2023 Other program 51 28 13 5 3 0 1 79 7 176
2023 Don’t know 47 28 17 5 2 0 0 75 7 321

7n. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 53 31 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 2447
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 51 27 14 4 4 0 1 78 7 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 48 34 10 5 1 0 2 84 6 112
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 58 30 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 2045
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 76 14 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 69 19 5 6 0 1 1 89 6 131
2023 Other program 60 29 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 177
2023 Don’t know 54 31 11 3 2 0 0 85 4 321

7o. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 42 23 13 11 8 0 2 67 19 2450
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 41 25 15 10 7 1 2 67 18 187
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 35 28 19 9 7 0 3 65 16 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 57 26 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 2047
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 79 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 57 15 9 9 8 0 2 74 17 131
2023 Other program 53 20 7 8 7 0 4 76 16 177
2023 Don’t know 43 21 12 8 10 1 5 68 19 321

7p. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 71 21 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 2449
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 74 16 6 3 2 0 0 90 4 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 62 28 5 1 4 1 0 90 5 112
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 76 19 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 79 10 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 72 22 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 131
2023 Other program 73 18 6 2 1 0 0 92 3 177
2023 Don’t know 74 19 4 2 2 0 0 93 3 321

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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 3 14 77 3 1 1 0 77 23 2450
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 2 21 72 3 1 2 0 73 27 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 4 18 71 2 2 2 2 73 27 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 2 16 78 3 1 1 0 79 21 2050
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 3 0 79 10 3 0 3 82 18 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 3 13 76 5 1 1 1 78 22 131
2023 Other program 3 17 75 3 1 1 0 75 25 177
2023 Don’t know 3 16 76 4 0 1 1 77 23 321

8a. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 36 30 11 11 7 1 4 70 19 2449
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 28 29 11 17 9 3 3 61 27 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 23 27 10 14 19 4 3 54 36 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 36 34 11 11 5 2 2 72 17 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 45 38 3 7 3 0 3 86 11 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 38 34 8 11 4 0 6 76 15 131
2023 Other program 39 29 12 9 6 1 4 71 15 177
2023 Don’t know 40 28 11 6 5 1 9 76 11 321

8b. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 37 29 12 6 4 2 8 75 12 2442
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 29 27 16 11 6 4 7 63 20 184
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 25 24 11 14 8 4 15 60 27 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 37 32 13 7 3 2 6 75 11 2045
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 41 34 7 10 0 0 7 81 11 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 39 31 10 8 3 1 9 77 12 131
2023 Other program 38 34 12 4 3 2 8 79 8 177
2023 Don’t know 40 29 10 6 2 3 10 79 10 321

8c. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 48 30 9 9 4 0 0 79 13 2438
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 40 27 13 14 5 0 1 67 19 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 32 27 11 18 10 0 3 61 28 112
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 45 32 10 9 4 0 1 77 13 2045
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 52 24 10 7 3 0 3 79 11 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 47 31 6 13 2 0 2 78 16 131
2023 Other program 47 32 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 176
2023 Don’t know 51 30 8 6 4 0 1 82 10 321

8d. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 70 22 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 2440
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 71 18 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 63 24 7 1 5 0 0 87 6 112
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 73 21 3 2 1 0 0 94 2 2047
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 69 17 3 3 3 0 3 89 7 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 74 19 2 2 2 0 1 94 4 130
2023 Other program 71 19 6 2 2 0 1 90 3 177
2023 Don’t know 72 19 5 2 1 0 2 92 3 321

8e. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 54 28 9 6 3 0 1 82 9 2438
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 57 25 5 7 6 0 1 82 13 187
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 49 28 7 5 9 2 0 78 14 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 63 26 6 3 1 0 0 89 5 2045
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 59 28 10 0 0 0 3 89 0 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 62 24 6 5 2 1 1 88 6 130
2023 Other program 60 24 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 177
2023 Don’t know 57 26 8 3 3 0 3 85 6 320

8f. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 64 28 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 2440
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 65 25 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 57 35 4 2 4 0 0 91 5 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 69 27 3 1 1 0 0 96 2 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 55 24 10 7 0 0 3 82 7 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 69 24 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 131
2023 Other program 67 28 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 177
2023 Don’t know 67 25 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 320

8g. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 52 32 10 4 1 0 1 84 6 2446
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 52 33 9 4 2 1 0 86 5 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 50 38 7 1 4 0 1 88 4 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 2050
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 41 38 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 52 29 10 7 1 1 1 82 8 131
2023 Other program 50 31 14 2 1 0 2 82 3 177
2023 Don’t know 44 33 12 7 3 0 2 78 10 321
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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 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: 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. For more information, please visit Directive on the Duty to Accommodate.

Please note that the questions about accommodation do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 16 84 2436
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 22 78 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 36 64 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 16 84 2043
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 17 83 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 20 80 131
2023 Other program 14 86 177
2023 Don’t know 18 83 320

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 62 38 378
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 66 34 41
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 76 24 41
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 63 37 315
2023 Department-specific program/website 26
2023 Other program 25
2023 Don’t know 68 32 56

9c. Did the accommodation measures that were put in place successfully eliminate the barriers you faced in the workplace?

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
(%)		 My accommodation measures request was denied
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 81 14 234
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 63 0 27
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 74 0 0 31
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 89 7 196
2023 Department-specific program/website 82 0 0 17
2023 Other program 78 0 0 18
2023 Don’t know 87 0 0 38

9d. 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 month after approval
(%)		 In less than 3 month after approval
(%)		 Over 3 months after approval
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 84 13 0 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 0 0 0 17
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 73 0 0 22
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 81 14 170
2023 Department-specific program/website 86 0 0 14
2023 Other program 0 0 0 14
2023 Don’t know 85 33

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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 67 19 6 90 4 221
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 52 0 0 0 90 0 23
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 50 0 0 0 80 10 30
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 74 18 0 95 2 186
2023 Department-specific program/website 63 0 0 0 93 0 16
2023 Other program 0 0 0 16
2023 Don’t know 65 27 0 0 0 94 0 37

9f. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 61 21 5 4 2 1 6 89 6 2057
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 61 24 93 4 147
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 46 25 14 74 17 72
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 62 20 4 3 1 1 8 91 4 1724
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 50 0 0 0 89 0 24
2023 Department-specific program/website 64 18 88 7 105
2023 Other program 65 20 7 92 4 152
2023 Don’t know 52 29 5 8 89 5 264
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Work environment

10b. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 0% of the time
(%)		 20% of the time
(%)		 40% of the time
(%)		 60% of the time
(%)		 80% of the time
(%)		 100% of the time
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 13 61 11 9 6 1168
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 0 15 71 0 99
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 0 16 54 67
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 14 64 9 7 4 1262
2023 Department-specific program/website 0 53 60
2023 Other program 0 16 58 14 85
2023 Don’t know 0 15 63 100

10c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. The tools, technology and equipment provided for my hybrid work arrangement were sufficient for my daily work performance.
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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 71 19 3 4 0 91 6 1168
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 67 24 0 0 91 8 100
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 57 34 0 0 92 6 67
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 71 22 1 3 1 94 4 1261
2023 Department-specific program/website 71 19 0 0 0 90 5 59
2023 Other program 84 0 0 0 0 96 4 85
2023 Don’t know 78 15 0 0 94 4 100

10d. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my hybrid work arrangement.
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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 73 16 5 3 2 92 4 1167
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 71 20 0 93 3 100
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 67 19 0 0 89 3 67
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 74 18 3 2 2 94 3 1261
2023 Department-specific program/website 88 0 0 97 2 60
2023 Other program 78 16 0 0 95 1 85
2023 Don’t know 75 13 0 0 92 2 100
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Workplace well-being

11a. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 71 20 4 2 2 1 2 92 4 2447
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 65 23 3 3 2 1 3 92 5 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 56 30 4 4 4 1 0 87 9 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 72 21 3 2 0 0 2 95 2 2047
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 62 28 3 3 0 0 3 93 4 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 77 15 2 3 2 1 1 93 5 131
2023 Other program 76 18 6 1 0 0 0 94 1 177
2023 Don’t know 69 22 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 321

11b. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 66 19 6 2 2 1 4 89 4 2444
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 61 20 5 3 2 2 7 89 5 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 48 27 10 6 4 1 5 79 10 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 70 18 5 2 1 1 4 93 2 2044
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 76 10 7 3 0 0 3 89 4 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 69 18 6 1 1 0 5 92 2 131
2023 Other program 73 14 6 2 1 1 3 91 3 177
2023 Don’t know 60 25 5 3 1 1 6 91 4 321

11c. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 53 23 10 7 4 1 2 78 12 2447
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 51 25 6 10 4 2 1 79 15 186
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 41 23 16 12 6 0 2 65 19 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 56 21 10 7 3 1 2 79 11 2043
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 41 31 10 14 0 0 3 75 14 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 62 20 9 4 2 2 1 84 6 130
2023 Other program 58 22 9 6 3 1 1 82 9 177
2023 Don’t know 48 24 14 6 4 1 4 75 10 321

11d. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 63 17 8 2 2 2 6 87 4 2446
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 60 16 10 3 3 1 6 82 7 187
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 50 15 16 6 4 2 7 71 12 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 66 16 8 2 1 1 6 89 3 2046
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 55 24 10 0 0 0 10 88 0 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 70 14 11 1 0 0 4 87 1 131
2023 Other program 71 12 7 1 1 2 6 90 2 177
2023 Don’t know 55 23 9 2 1 1 10 87 3 320
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Employment in the federal public service

12a. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 45 36 10 5 3 1 1 82 8 2448
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 43 40 9 6 2 1 0 84 8 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 38 33 17 5 4 3 0 73 10 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 51 35 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 2047
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 38 45 7 3 7 0 0 83 10 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 57 29 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 131
2023 Other program 54 28 11 6 2 0 0 81 7 177
2023 Don’t know 42 32 15 5 2 2 2 77 7 321

12b. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 61 29 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 2447
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 60 31 5 1 2 1 1 92 3 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 60 26 8 4 3 0 0 86 6 112
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 68 25 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 2045
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 66 24 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 68 24 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 130
2023 Other program 61 31 3 2 2 0 1 93 3 176
2023 Don’t know 53 36 6 2 1 1 1 90 3 321

12c. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 48 21 12 6 5 5 1 74 12 2441
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 49 20 10 6 5 8 1 77 12 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 51 27 6 4 6 4 2 82 11 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 59 22 9 4 3 4 0 84 7 2044
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 55 24 10 3 7 0 0 79 10 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 60 19 9 2 5 2 2 83 8 131
2023 Other program 52 13 15 8 3 8 1 71 12 177
2023 Don’t know 43 18 15 8 4 8 3 69 14 320

12d. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 54 24 11 4 3 5 0 82 7 2446
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 53 21 13 4 1 7 1 80 5 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 61 21 7 2 3 6 0 88 5 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 60 23 9 3 2 4 0 85 5 2049
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 62 21 3 3 10 0 0 83 14 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 60 24 8 0 4 2 2 87 4 130
2023 Other program 54 18 10 9 3 6 0 77 13 177
2023 Don’t know 45 18 17 6 4 9 2 71 11 321

12e. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 61 25 9 2 2 1 0 87 4 2448
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 65 19 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 58 27 8 2 2 2 2 88 4 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 60 27 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 2046
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 66 14 7 3 10 0 0 79 14 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 71 15 10 3 1 1 0 86 4 131
2023 Other program 57 28 9 2 2 1 1 86 5 177
2023 Don’t know 53 29 12 2 1 2 1 84 4 321

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. a. Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 38 10 6 1319
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 26 10 9 83
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 28 8 5 46
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 49 11 6 1346
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 38 7 0 13
2023 Department-specific program/website 39 7 9 71
2023 Other program 34 11 8 95
2023 Don’t know 31 10 6 148

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. b. Innovative and exciting opportunities and experiences
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 16 17 12 1076
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 8 16 12 67
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 15 14 8 42
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 17 21 11 999
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 28 7 21 16
2023 Department-specific program/website 18 22 14 70
2023 Other program 22 12 15 86
2023 Don’t know 15 13 9 117

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. c. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 11 9 8 661
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 20 8 6 64
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 8 13 12 37
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 8 9 10 552
2023 Department-specific program/website 15 14 8 48
2023 Other program 11 12 11 59
2023 Don’t know 12 9 9 96

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. d. Job location
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 5 10 12 631
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 6 10 8 44
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 11 6 14 35
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 4 10 13 530
2023 Department-specific program/website 5 10 12 35
2023 Other program 4 9 11 42
2023 Don’t know 5 11 14 96

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. e. Networking
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 2 5 6 330
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 1 4 11 29
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 1 4 5 12
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 1 8 7 324
2023 Department-specific program/website 2 5 7 17
2023 Other program 1 9 9 33
2023 Don’t know 3 6 5 43

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. f. Hours of work
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 3 7 9 464
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 4 7 6 33
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 2 6 8 18
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 1 4 6 225
2023 Department-specific program/website 1 9 6 19
2023 Other program 1 5 6 20
2023 Don’t know 4 12 9 80

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. g. Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave)
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 1 3 4 192
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 1 5 4 17
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 1 7 5 15
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 0 1 4 122
2023 Other program 0 4 2 11
2023 Don’t know 1 4 5 33

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. h. Salary
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 14 23 20 1398
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 21 25 19 121
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 17 21 14 59
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 10 20 21 1047
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 3 36 18 16
2023 Department-specific program/website 6 22 29 73
2023 Other program 11 23 21 98
2023 Don’t know 19 21 19 187

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. i. Job security
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 8 9 12 700
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 10 10 11 56
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 13 13 12 41
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 8 10 12 606
2023 Department-specific program/website 9 4 9 28
2023 Other program 11 12 5 50
2023 Don’t know 8 8 12 88

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. j. Pension and benefits
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 3 5 11 449
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 3 6 13 42
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 5 5 14 27
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 1 5 9 301
2023 Department-specific program/website 3 3 5 14
2023 Other program 4 3 13 34
2023 Don’t know 2 5 12 58

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. k. Other
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 1 0 1 45
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 0 0 0 23
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 0 0 0 0
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Pay

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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 41 19 11 5 5 15 4 50 50 2448
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 41 17 10 5 3 19 5 55 45 188
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 37 19 16 5 5 15 3 45 55 113
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 54 14 7 2 1 17 5 69 31 2051
2023 Research Affiliate Program (RAP) 45 7 7 0 14 24 3 62 38 29
2023 Department-specific program/website 48 17 8 2 2 14 9 62 38 131
2023 Other program 46 18 7 3 2 18 7 61 39 177
2023 Don’t know 40 15 10 3 4 24 4 56 44 321

14b. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 22 30 12 15 11 1 8 58 29 989
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 31 28 9 20 8 2 3 61 29 65
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 12 27 12 20 14 4 12 47 40 51
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 26 31 12 12 7 3 10 65 21 486
2023 Department-specific program/website 34 21 11 21 8 0 5 58 31 38
2023 Other program 27 29 15 8 8 10 4 64 18 52
2023 Don’t know 21 29 13 17 7 6 7 58 28 103
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General information

36. 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
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 15 16 17 4 5 26 18 54 15 82
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO) 25 29 14 5 3 16 8 71 10 154
2023 Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) 15 22 16 2 6 22 16 60 13 86
2023 Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP) 20 40 4 4 0 24 8 88 6 25
2023 Other program 14 21 0 0 0 43 21 100 0 14
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