New Brunswick offering free second-language training to unemployed
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government will spend up to $1 million to provide free second-language training for unemployed adults.
Premier Brian Gallant made the announcement Tuesday, saying many people realize the economic benefits that bilingualism creates but need help to become more fluent in their second language so they can compete for bilingual jobs.
“We are very confident that this program and this investment will help ensure that we have the strongest workforce possible,” Gallant said.
Second-language training is offered at the anglophone and francophone community colleges across the province. Those courses normally cost between 210 and 725 dollars each, depending on the level and duration of the program.