Odyssey – Language Assistant Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian citizens or permanent residents - Recent post-secondary graduates (typically within 2 years of graduation) - Students in final year of post-secondary studies - Young professionals seeking bilingual work experience - Individual applicants only (not organizations or businesses) - Applicants must be willing to relocate from their home province/territory to another province/territory - Must be fluent or near-fluent in English and French ### 💰 Funding Details - Stipend/Salary Support: Program provides funding to support participant wages or living allowance while working abroad in another province - Non-repayable: Funding is provided as a grant/stipend, not a loan - Duration: Typically 8-12 months of supported employment - No matching requirement: Full funding provided by the program (no cost-sharing from participant) - Exact amounts vary based on role, location, and provincial agreements ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Participant wages/salary in rural or suburban host positions - Living allowance to support relocation costs - Language training (if required to meet bilingual proficiency) - Travel and accommodation related to program participation - Cultural exchange activities integrated into the work placement ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Mandatory relocation: Must leave home province/territory for the duration - Rural/suburban placement requirement: Work must be in designated rural or suburban areas (not major urban centres) - Bilingual commitment: Maintain and develop English/French language skills throughout placement - Cultural exchange obligation: Active participation in cultural sharing activities with host community - Employment agreement: Must secure approved employment with host organization - Timeline: Complete application and placement process prior to program start date - Reporting requirements: Regular check-ins and progress reports to program administrators - Post-program engagement: May be required to report on outcomes and career progression