InPower Project Application Form

Please note, the InPower Project is only open to refugees, migrants & asylum seekers.

Clear Voice’s InPower Project fully-funds interpreting courses for unemployed refugees and migrants.

The programmes offers courses that lead to a level 1, 2 or 3 Community Interpreting qualification and is available to refugees who would like to work as professional interpreters.

Upon successful completion of a level 3 course, a certificate is issued by the awarding body Ascentis and the opportunity to begin working with Clear Voice as a freelance interpreter is offered.

For levels 1 & 2, students receive a certificate of attendance if you attend 80% of the classes and the opportunity to progress to the next level.

Requirements

To qualify for funding from Clear Voice’s InPower Project, you must meet the following requirements:

• You are a refugee or migrant living in the UK (United Kingdom).
• Possess a National Insurance Number (NINO).
• Can work part-time for level 1 & 2 courses
• Or unemployed if applying for the level 3 course (the intensity of the course requires a full-time commitment).
• Access to a laptop, a good internet connection & dedicated work space.
• You must be aged 18+

 

Applications from Asylum Seekers

We do not typically accept applications from asylum seekers, however, if you have a document from the Home Office proving your eligibility to work in the UK, you may complete this application form.

 

Progression

We will place you on a course that is appropriate for your experience and level of English. It is possible to progress through the levels, beginning with level 1 and moving on to levels 2 and 3 upon successfully completing those course.

If you have interpreting experience, a higher education qualification & a strong level of English, you may be immediately placed on a level 3 course.

 

Qualifications

A level 3 is Community Interpreting qualification is equivalent to a Diploma. It is intense & requires substantial commitment. Only serious candidates will be considered. Levels 1 & 2 are non-accredited courses.

 

Course format

All courses take place online, so internet access is essential to attend the live sessions. The classes are note recorded.

All sessions take place either in the morning or afternoon and you must meet an attendance threshold to successfully complete the course. Sessions may take place on weekends or evenings if there is a high volume of requests.

 

Working with Clear Voice

If you successfuly complete the level 3 course, we will invite you to register with Clear Voice as a freelance interpreter and being working with us.

 

Unsuccessful applications

Please note due to high volume of applicants we receive, we cannot guarantee that we will contact all unsuccessful candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.

 

Privacy policy

By completing this application form you explicitly consent for us to process your information for the purposes of your application. We will not use your data for any other reason. We may share your data with third parties when assessing your application. You may withdraw your consent at any time. However, if you do withdraw your consent, we may not be able to consider your application.

Personal information you provide in this document will be processed in accordance with data protection law. For further information, please read our privacy policy.

Emergency contact

If you are unsure about your level of English, you can find more information here.

Equality and Diversity Monitoring

We collect equal opportunities monitoring data on applicants to monitor our progress in promoting equality and to inform any changes that may be needed to our policies, practices and services as well as for any statutory monitoring purposes required.

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We require your permission to contact you via email about your application. Without this permission you cannot complete this form.

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