Basic Skills Course sponsorship policy

Effective November 2025, all candidates enrolling in the TypeWell Basic Skills Course must have a confirmed sponsor.

A sponsor is typically a school, university, or company that plans to employ the trainee after completion of the course and is responsible for paying the course fee.

Why Sponsorship Is Required

Reinstating the sponsorship requirement ensures that:

• Each trainee has a clear employment pathway after training.
• Sponsors can provide the local mentoring and supervision that new transcribers need.
• TypeWell can coordinate training schedules around real hiring timelines.

Sponsor Responsibilities

Sponsors are expected to:

• Pay the course registration fee directly to TypeWell.
• Support the trainee during and after the Basic Skills Course.
• Provide opportunities for real-time transcription practice and client work upon course completion.
• Maintain communication with TypeWell regarding trainee progress and readiness.

Benefits of Sponsorship

• Guaranteed employment or placement opportunities after training.
• Regular updates from TypeWell on the trainee’s progress and test scores.
• Access to guidance for mentoring and professional development.

For Prospective Trainees

TypeWell no longer accepts self-pay applicants for the Basic Skills Course, and financial assistance is not available for individuals applying independently.

If you’re interested in becoming a transcriber, we encourage you to reach out to schools, universities, or agencies that provide communication access services—or browse current openings on our hosted Job Board—to explore potential sponsorship.

You can also join the TypeWell Training Interest List to be notified when the next cohort is scheduled.

Questions?

For more information about sponsorship requirements or upcoming training opportunities, please contact us.