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Job Interview Interpreter Grant
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If you are a jobseeker who is deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment and you are attending job interviews with private sector employers, you may apply for funding to have:
- a sign language interpreter
- a lip speaker or
- another interpreter attend the interviews with you
You can find out more information by contacting the Workplace Supports Staff in your local area.
You can apply for the Job Interview Interpreter Grant if you:
- are deaf or hard of hearing or have a significant speech impairment
- are actively seeking employment or have just started employment
- feel you would benefit from having a sign language interpreter or other interpreter, or both, present at job interviews or for an induction period
Completed forms should be sent to your local Intreo Centre. If you know the name of the Case Officer dealing with your application please address the application to him or her.
Application Form - Section 1: Job Interview Interpreter Grant (JIIG)
Details of applicant and interview.
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Application Form - Section 2: Job Interview Interpreter Grant (JIIG)
Details of interpreter, including costs, for attending the interview.
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You can find out more information by contacting your local Intreo Centre or the Designated Disability Case Officer in your area .
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