Why should you consider a career in translation or interpreting?
Expanding marketplace, hot career!
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 20% increase in translation and interpreting jobs between 2021 to 2031, with an average of 9,200 job openings for interpreters and translators projected each year. Learn More
A Day in the Life of a Translator or Interpreter
See how translators and interpreters work in this short animated video created to celebrate International Translation Day.
School Outreach for Teachers and Students
ATA invites you use this virtual presentation to learn what it's like to be a translator or interpreter. Learn how.
Careers in Translation and Interpreting
Watch this webinar to explore your career options as a professional translator or interpreter.
Guides to Starting Out
Translation and interpreting are fast-growing careers. ATA offers these e-books to help launch your success in these dynamic and exciting fields.
The intention of these e-books is not to teach you how to translate or interpret, but to help you build a strong foundation to kickstart your new career.
Translation and Interpreting Courses
Many ATA Institutional members offer courses, programs, and degrees in translation and interpreting.
Starting your career as a freelance translator or interpreter is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Beyond your linguistic skills, you’re stepping into the world of independent contracting: contracts,…
What people are looking for in a career is undergoing a massive shift in our culture. Younger professionals tend to prioritize mental health and often want the ability to arrange…
Many language professionals start out doing their work “on the side” of whatever else they are doing in life. When people find out you are bilingual, you may be asked…
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More Student Resources
Student Translation Award
The Student Translation Award is presented to any graduate or undergraduate student, or group of students, for a literary or sci-tech translation or translation-related project.
AFTI Student Scholarships
American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) supports charitable activities, education, and research in support of the translation and interpreting professions.