The National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT) will hold its 37th Annual Conference on May 13-15 in San Antonio, Texas. **Please visit the NAJIT website (www.najit.org) to learn more about the conference.** … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes Interview with Esther M. Hermida
Do you have a special interest in a particular sport, fashion, science or are you culinary buff? Ever wonder how to expand your interpreting opportunities? Interpret for one of your life’s passions? Well then you may want to check out this Code Switch Media article of a behind-the-scenes interview with Esther M. Hermida, a federally certified court interpreter for over 25 … [Read more...]
ASTM Standard F2089-15 at Your Service!
By Milena Calderari-Waldron Have you ever been asked to do a trial on your own? Have you ever felt stumped when asked for a definition of interpreting? Have you ever found yourself explaining your rates? Ever wondered if there is some useful language out there that you could include in your contract negotiations? Fret no more. The ASTM[i] F2089-15 Standard Practice for … [Read more...]
David Rumsey Writes a Letter to the Editor of the New York Times
ATA President David Rumsey writes a letter to the editor of the New York Times commenting on the recently revised requirements for Afghan and Iraqi interpreters seeking US visas. It was published in the print edition on February 16, 2016. Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/16/opinion/visas-for-interpreters.html?_r=1 … [Read more...]
Job announcement: Interpreter for the US Department of State
Employment Opportunity: Office of Language Services / U.S. Department of State / Interpreting Division Start Date: Immediate Location: Washington, D.C. Position Title: Program Analyst Position Type: Full Time Position Description: The Interpreting Division at the Office of Language Services supports the interpreting needs of the State Department, … [Read more...]