Language Training Vouchers to assist new immigrants in Canada to succeed

Initiating this fall, new people who immigrate to Canada recently will be given “Language Training Vouchers” as component of a pilot project to give confidence to new immigrants in Canada to play a part in settlement programs. This was announced by Mr. Jason Kenney, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister.

Speaking English or French is very important to finding good job and effectively incorporating into Canadian society. Whatever Canadian Government can do to assist new immigrants in Canada take language training to move in the right direction.

New Immigrants who are permanent residents and require official language training presently access free training via local settlement service providers.

Under this project for immigrants, 2,000 newcomers, chosen at random in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta, will be mailed “Language Training Vouchers” that they can like any settlement service provider of their preference to get training based on their needs.

The purpose of the pilot is to see if the make use of of “Language Training Vouchers”, which do not have a cash value, will inspire newcomers to use language training programs funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). The pilot project will run for eighteen months starting this fall. An assessment will be taking on in 2011 to conclude the efficiency of the language training vouchers.

Language aptitude is one of the major determinants of unbeaten incorporation. Focusing on improving language training and rising newcomer contribution in this main settlement program is an effort to facilitate newcomers find work and get more concerned in their community.

Settlement services are a necessary part of the Government of Canada’s immigration program. Working with provinces to amplify the input of immigrants in settlement programs is a federal government’s main concern, identified in the 2008 Speech from the Throne.

CIC funds numerous programs that help newcomers reconcile, become accustomed and integrate into Canadian society. These programs are delivered in affiliation with the provinces, territories and service-providing organizations. Since 2006, the Government of Canada has tripled immigrant resolution funding, after it had been earlier frozen for years.

Source: www.cic.gc.ca