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.

International Institute of Buffalo, New York

Carnegie Mellon University

Tulsa Community College

Universite de Geneve Bibliotheque Uni Mail

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Keeping a Steady Pace: Balancing work, volunteering, and family life

By Daniela Guanipa Derek Yorek was a complete stranger until he appeared on television this year, leading the world-famous Boston Marathon at mile one. He savored his accomplishment for literally…

Top Five Benefits of Attending ATA’s 56th Annual Conference

By ATA’s President-Elect, David Rumsey Republished from The ATA Chronicle, June 2015, with permission from the ATA It’s that time again to start thinking about your plans for ATA’s Annual…

Become an ATA Student Member!

Students enjoy significant savings on ATA membership.

Attention Teachers: ATA provides School Outreach for students of all ages!

Your students are thinking about their futures. Give them the opportunity to hear about this exciting career from a local professional.

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.

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AFTI Student Scholarships

American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) supports charitable activities, education, and research in support of the translation and interpreting professions.

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