Retention, Repatriation and Immigration Program

Retention, Repatriation and Immigration Program The Retention, Repatriation and Immigration Program is intended to help translation businesses increase their human resources. The program as two components: work experience for translation students and employment for qualified translators. Highlights This program provides financial assistance to translation agencies and self-employed translators:      • to offer practical work experience to students enrolled in translation programs.     • to hire recent graduates.     • to repatriate qualified workers living outside the province.     • to attract immigrants who are qualified translators. Part 1 - Work Term Placement Through this program, second and third year students may be hired for a maximum of 16 weeks per year. The program offers a reimbursement incentive of up to $7 per hour with a minimum contribution of $5 per hour from the applicant. Part 2 – Placement of New Graduates, Repatriates and Immigrants The program offers a two-year non-repayable contribution calculated as follows:     • 1st year: 75% of $30,000, to a maximum total of $22,500     • 2nd year: 50% of $35,000, to a maximum total of $17,500 The client may offer a higher salary, but the maximum contribution will remain same as above. Eligible Applicants     • Private translation agencies.     • Self-employed translators.     • Investors who wish to establish a translation agency in New Brunswick. Program Criteria     • Agencies applying must be located in New Brunswick.     • Investors outside of New Brunswick must establish a business office in         New Brunswick.     • Self-employed translators must have the ressources to accommodate and monitor        the development of the employee. Maximum Contribution The maximum contribution to a client for the duration of the program is $99,999. Program delivery The Placement and Repatriation Coordinator, Mrs. Sylvie Ward, will be responsible for coordinating the program. For further information, please call us at 506-753-3323 or e-mail us: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Claude Lapointe Executive Director » Download the PDF document