You know the value of experiential learning for young adults. And hey, so do we!
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That’s why we partner with organizations like yours who offer transformative and purposeful experiences and training across Canada and around the world for young people looking to do something different. Together, we support students in deepening their cultural awareness, self-awareness, thirst for adventure and the development of new skills.
As a CanGap partner, you’re not just introduced to our growing community of students and families, you’re also invited to share your knowledge, give potential participants a taste of your programming, and support the gap year movement through our virtual and in-person events, awareness resources, and virtual experiences.
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Our students and families ask our team daily what program is the best option for their upcoming gap year. If we don’t know about you, neither will they!
Our Reach Across Canada
*Based on students, young adults, families and educators across Canada from 2023/24 school year
416K+
YOUTUBE VIEWS
15.6K+
PODCAST DOWNLOADS
125K+
WEBSITE TRAFFIC
8.5K+
PARTNER DATABASE (PROGRAMS PAGE)
19K+
EVENT IMPRESSIONS
6K+
EMAIL LIST
Our partner onboarding process
Step One
Complete our Partner Interest Form so we can get to know you, your values, your vision and your mission.
Step Two
If we’re a match, you’re in! Choose between our basic and our maximum reach marketing packages.
Step Three
Set-it-and-forget-it. After sending your marketing assets, we do the work for you throughout the year, funneling hot leads your way.
How we support your brand visibility
Basic Reach
$750 +HST per school year
Digital Marketing
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Program Partner database listing
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Posting on CanGap social accounts (1x/year)
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Marketing video included in partner playlist on YouTube Channel (up to one minute)
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Networking Opportunities
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Quarterly Gap Year Brunch invitation: our virtual networking event for connecting with partners, sharing industry insights, upcoming opportunities and more
Maximum Reach
$1400 +HST per school year
Everything in basic, plus:
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Posting on CanGap social accounts (2x/year)
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Feature episode on The Gap Year Podcast + YouTube recap video
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Included in targeted email sequences following results from our Travel and Program quizzes (brings in over 300 leads/year)
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Gap Year Kit
(physical kit of resources mailed to schools across Canada)
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Half page ad in toolkit booklet
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Educator & Guidance Counselor Booklet
(PDF resource emailed to educators and guidance counselors across Canada)
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Half page ad
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Website Promotion
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Landing page (accessible from our program database)
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In-person events (Expos and Launch)
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Table with 2 representatives
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30-second speaking opportunity or video played
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Virtual Events
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Host a workshop (Launch - once a year, Expos - 4 per year)
Partnerships operate on the Academic Calendar: September - August. Applications for the full year open in February and close in August for partnerships starting September 2025.
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Partners wishing to join after August 2025 can join and receive the remaining benefits for the year with the exception of being included in our Print Resources.
A la carte services
Branded Events
$500 +HST
Host a targeted, themed event during our peak Thursday night slot of 8:30PM - 9:30PM EST to connect more intimately with students, families and educators about the impact your organization offers to gap year students and young adults
"Fill my program" Audit
$1,000 +HST
No one knows the Canadian Gap Year Market better than CanGap. Gap year programs can get access to our marketing knowledge through this custom audit that will evaluate your existing outreach and conversion strategies and provide tangible short and long-term strategies that will help get more youth into your programs. More intensive consulting packages also available.
CanGap partners are also required to complete 2-hours of Anti-Oppression training as part of our larger community goal of creating a more diverse and inclusive gap year movement.
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CanGap also offers an Anti-Oppression micro-certification showcasing your commitment to social, racial, and political justice, and leading as an ally alongside diverse youth, families and educators across Canada. To obtain the certification, it is required to have a CanGap facilitated Anti-Oppression workshop for your team at an additional cost. Our team will follow-up with you in regards to how you'd like take action in your anti-oppression work following your partnership agreement.
Marissa Ireland
​Katimavik
3+ year partner
“CanGap provides an extra push in our goal to create a national awareness of Katimavik’s programs for young adults. We see CanGap as a valuable resource in that it is one of the go-to guides for young folks looking for opportunities during their gap year.”​
Barbara Baird
Official Languages Programs
3+ year partner
“The benefits go beyond what's being paid for. We're reaching students who wouldn't be at career fairs or post-secondary institutions which is normally where we recruit.”
