Most Valuable Asset Inc.
2733 Lakeshore Blvd West, Suite 210 M8V 1G9 Toronto, ON, Canada

At the HIN job fair. Welcome Interpreters and Translators.

Most Valuable Asset Interpreting Services, has once again been audited and certified with the NSGCIS certificate. MVA is in compliance with the procedures and practices outlined in this guide, particulary in the hiring of only qualified and accredited interpreters. It ensures uniformity in assessment, training, hiring, performance monitoring and possible professional recogniton.

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Glasgow's second Gaelic school to open in Pollokshields area. The 800,000 facility, which will house up to 200 pupils, will be located in Pollokshields. It is part of a five-year plan to revitalise the language. Work will begin in September with completion expected in early 2015. ... The city's first Gaelic School opened in 1999 for primary pupils, then relocated to the site of the former Woodside Secondary School in 2006. Announcing the move, Minister for Learning Alastair Allan said: "The continued increase in demand for Gaelic medium education in Glasgow clearly demonstrates that parents are not only recognising the impressive learning benefits that come with a bilingual education, but that we are securing a sustainable and vibrant future for the language in future generations. "I am delighted to announce this latest funding and look forward to work beginning on the school to create an environment that will inspire pupils and school staff throughout their time there." 'Very welcome' The Scottish government wants to double the number of five-year-olds going into Gaelic classes over the next five years. Currently 1% of young Scots are learning the Celtic language of their country, compared to 7% in Ireland and 21% in Wales. Glasgow City Council's executive member for education, Councillor Stephen Curran, said the money allocated for the new school was "very welcome". "Along with investment from Glasgow City Council, the provision will create opportunities for over 200 Gaelic-speaking pupils. "The new school will help provide progression for teachers in Gaelic medium education by extending their prospects in the city and alleviate the pressure on the Woodside campus," he said.

Had a Great time at the OIAA Trade show yesterday. Glad to see familiar faces and meet new ones. Hope everyone had a good time. Gift Certificate winners will be announced shortly.

See you all at the OIAA Conference tomorrrow. Stop by for a visit at booth 702.

Are you ready for the biggest announcement in Interpreting since the creation of the National Standards? So big, that for the first time, our entire newsletter is dedicated to it! We have an Accreditation Structure for Community Interpreters in Ontario! The Ontario Council on Community Interpreting (OCCI) finalized the accreditation structure and, as of July 1st 2015, the OCCI in partnership with the Association of Professional Language Interpreters (APLI) will start receivin...g applications from interpreters interested in obtaining the credential of Accredited Community Interpreter (ACI). The title of Accredited Community Interpreter (ACI) will be the credential to look for when hiring an interpreter in the legal, healthcare, social services, education and private sectors. OCCI Tier Accredited Community Interpreter System History Multiple stakeholders started to work on the professionalization of Community Interpreting over 25 years ago. We identified that there were 3 elements that were essential to the professionalization process: National Standards Standardized training offered at post-secondary institutions Accreditation System The Language Interpreter Training Program (LITP) was launched in 2006, our National Standards were published in 2007, both huge milestones in our sector and a success story. Only the Accreditation structure remained to be finalized, until now. The 3 initiatives have involved extensive consultation with multiple stakeholders from across the province: Government Private and non-profit Interpreting Service Providers (ISP) Interpreters Associations Purchasers of service Trainers LEP representatives

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OIAA Trade Show today, Come by and visit us at booth 702.