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.
Celebrate your passion and profession at ATA66!
Dedicated translators and interpreters come from all over the world to share and learn in a supportive and generous community.
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By Caitilin Walsh It doesn’t seem like a huge time investment, but they are some of the most demanding hours for me professionally. During those ten classes (five Wednesdays during the…
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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.