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SUMMARY:Mastermind Program: Open for Applications
DESCRIPTION:Don’t go it alone! Translators and interpreters often go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see\, however\, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. This is where ATA can help! \nATA’s Mastermind Program uses a peer-based mentoring approach offering a combination of brainstorming\, education\, and support. You will work together in small groups to share knowledge on specific topics and work collaboratively to achieve your learning goals. \nThe deadline to apply is February 28.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/mastermind-program-open-for-applications/2024-01-01/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102
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SUMMARY:Lewis Galantière Award: Open for Submissions
DESCRIPTION:The Lewis Galantière Award is bestowed biennially in even-numbered years for a distinguished book-length literary translation from any language\, except German\, into English.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/lewis-galantiere-award-submission-deadline/2024-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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SUMMARY:Mentoring Program: Open for Applications
DESCRIPTION:Get the Support You Need! ATA’s Mentoring Program offers matching services to members at different stages in their career. Mentees and mentors benefit from this mutually rewarding program. \nMentee applications are accepted from January 1 through March 31\, while Mentor applications are accepted all year.  The program runs from May 1 through October 31 each year. Mentees will be selected through a competitive application process. \nDeadline for Mentee applications is March 31. Mentor applications are accepted all year.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/mentoring-program-open-for-applications/2024-01-01/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTSTAMP:20250422T002333Z
CREATED:20231220T222331Z
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SUMMARY:The AI Transformation: Practical Use of CotranslatorAI
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your accuracy\, quality\, and productivity while safeguarding your data confidentiality in the evolving landscape of generative AI technology.\nThis webinar presents the transformative capabilities of AI for language professionals\, highlighting the free CotranslatorAI tool. Attendees will explore five key advantages: easy access\, quality\, trainability\, pre-existing knowledge\, and context handling\, leading to enhanced accuracy\, creativity\, and productivity while ensuring data security. \nThe webinar covers advanced AI applications\, including anchor\, multi-input\, and template prompting\, plus variable utilization. Rather than a tutorial\, the webinar aims to convey AI’s potential (detailed software guidance can be found on CotranslatorAI’s website). The webinar will conclude with a Q&A\, fostering insights into AI’s role in improving translation work. \nIn this webinar\, you will:\n\nGrasp the power of AI to improve the translator’s workflow.\nDiscover advanced and useful prompting techniques.\nGet excited about AI by witnessing the process in action through CotranslatorAI.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nSteven Bammel is a Korean-to-English technical translator and the president of Korean Consulting & Translation Service\, Inc. With a background in strategic management from Hanyang University\, Korea\, and economics from the University of Texas at Arlington\, he has combined his translation expertise with a growing knowledge of AI tools to contribute to the development of CotranslatorAI. He is an active translator\, applying his language-related skillset and AI techniques to deliver his best work efficiently.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/the-transformative-power-of-ai-in-translation-a-practical-overview-using-cotranslatorai/
CATEGORIES:Tools and Technology,Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240118
DTSTAMP:20250422T214749Z
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SUMMARY:Negotiating Freelance Terms: A Freelancer's Roadmap to Success\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the keys to a thriving freelance translation career by mastering the art of negotiation.\nAttend this webinar to learn the crucial elements of a contract and legal tips to protect yourself while building rewarding client relationships in the translation world. \nThis webinar is designed to equip freelancers with the skills and knowledge necessary to negotiate freelance terms effectively. Whether you are an experienced freelancer or just starting out\, this webinar will provide you with the tools to navigate negotiations successfully and build long-lasting\, fruitful client relationships. \nWe need well-defined objectives to negotiate a contract successfully. You’ll learn the essential elements of a freelance contract\, including the various clauses involved and what clauses we must negotiate to protect ourselves. Specific clauses for translators and interpreters will be identified. \nPart 1\, you will learn how to:\n\nUnderstand the basics of contracts.\nLearn the building blocks necessary for any contract.\nNavigate legal terms embedded in contracts.\n\nPart 2\, you will learn how to:\n\nAdapt specific clauses for translators.\nAdapt specific clauses for interpreters.\nLearn to write your clauses according to your needs.\n\nPart 3\, you will learn how to:\n\nNavigate Master Service Agreements.\nExplore NDAs.\nUse tools to negotiate your terms.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nAndy Benzo\, CT is a language professional with degrees in law and translation from her native Argentina. She has over 35 years of experience as a freelance legal translator. Her expertise spans international contracts\, class action lawsuits\, labor union agreements\, and wills and trusts. She is an ATA-certified English>Spanish translator and has a paralegal degree from California State\, San Marcos. An ATA member since 1999\, she currently serves on ATA’s Board of Directors. In addition\, she served as assistant administrator of ATA’s Spanish Language Division (SPD) and hosted the SPD Podcast Charlas de café. She was an instructor in the T&I certificate program at the University of California San Diego Extension. She is an experienced presenter at ATA conferences and international forums.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/negotiating-freelance-terms-a-freelancers-roadmap-to-success-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240124
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SUMMARY:Messenger Marketing for Freelance Translators: How to Leverage It Effectively
DESCRIPTION:Harness the potential of messenger marketing to expand your client base and grow your translation business!\nIn today’s digital age\, conventional marketing approaches are evolving\, and mobile messenger apps like Facebook Messenger\, WhatsApp\, Telegram\, and more are becoming indispensable tools for freelance translators. In this webinar\, we’ll explore inbound and outbound strategies and practical techniques tailored for freelance translators to effectively use these apps\, ensuring that even your one-off clients of yesteryear keep thinking of you and prospects keep coming in. \nThis webinar is designed for freelance translators who work in geographical locations without access to major marketing platforms and for those looking to augment their marketing efforts with messaging platforms to boost their translation business. It will be primarily conducted in English\, supplemented with illustrative examples in Russian. \nIn this webinar\, you will:\n\nGain insights into employing messenger apps strategically to reach potential clients\, particularly in geographical zones where major marketing platforms for freelance translators may not be readily available\, addressing unique marketing challenges in those areas.\nDiscover how to optimize your messenger status updates with relevant content\, making you more visible to clients and showcasing your expertise.\nUnlock the power of keywords in messenger marketing to quickly locate and connect with your target audience.\nUnderstand the dos and don’ts of messenger marketing\, ensuring your approach is personalized\, respectful\, and in compliance with the messenger group rules\, ultimately building meaningful relationships with clients.\nExplore the potential of automation in monitoring translation requests\, making it easier to stay connected with clients even across different time zones.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDmitry Beschetny is a Moscow-based English>Russian translator and interpreter specializing in legal translation and interpreting. He has master’s degrees in law and the humanities and social sciences\, as well as a translation degree. He has experience participating in criminal investigations and prosecutions and has worked as an in-house counsel and legal advisor in law firms. His portfolio includes translation and interpreting work for academia\, law firms\, and private clients. He has served as a member of ATA’s Professional Development Committee and of the Leadership Council of ATA’s Law Division.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/messenger-marketing-for-freelance-translators-how-to-leverage-it-effectively/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Grow Your Career
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T210000
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SUMMARY:MD Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:The ATA Medical Division is pleased to invite you to the first networking series event of the new year. This will be a relaxed/informal meet-up to interact with your coworkers\, make new connections\, and catch up with old ones. Optionally\, you can discuss any translation-related topic/questions with other Medical Division members. We can share our New Year’s resolutions and goals for the year ahead\, motivating each other and collaborating to make 2024 the best year yet for all of our members. \nContact María Paula Plazas\, MD Administrator or Sara Greenlee\, MD Assistant Administrator for any questions.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/md-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Networking,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T150000
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SUMMARY:Q1 Leadership Summit - January 24th
DESCRIPTION:Members of ATA Division Leadership Councils\, Division Officers\, and ATA Chapter/Affiliate Boards are invited to attend this interactive quarterly leadership summit for volunteer leaders. \nThe quarterly summit meetings\, are designed to bring ATA volunteer leaders together for sharing best practices\, share updates about association business\, and to grow and develop their leadership skills. \nThe goal of the quarterly summits is to share experiences\, offer guidance\, and brainstorm ideas so you feel supported and energized. \nLeaders\, if you cannot attend\, please make sure someone will represent your group. \nQuestions? Contact Karen Tkaczyk\, karen@mcmillantranslation.com\, Yolanda Secos\, yolanda@viceversatranslations.com or Andy Benzo\, andy@andybenzo.com
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/q1-leadership-summit-january-24th/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership
ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTSTAMP:20260316T153652Z
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SUMMARY:ATA TEKTalks: Translating with ChatGPT inside Trados and memoQ
DESCRIPTION:Feeling LOC’d out? ATA TEKTalks is here to help!\nExplore the pros and cons of leading language localization tools to determine which one aligns best with your needs and goals! Timed to coincide with the two-year anniversary of ATA TEKTalks\, this special webinar is scheduled and designed as a hands-on micro-workshop. \nParticipants will learn how to write prompts for style and terminology transfer. They will experiment with the temperature setting and the glossary feature to control ChatGPT’s output. They will also learn how to reduce the cost of using generative artificial intelligence. \nAll participants will receive the necessary software and credits to practice prompt writing and translating at no cost. They will\, however\, need their own Trados or memoQ license. \nWhat is ATA TEKTalks?\nLanguage technology\, or lang tech for short\, can feel like a confusing maze\, evolving daily. If you’ve ever felt “LOC’d out” of all the excitement—or just overwhelmed—it’s time to grab your compass and assume your place as a tech-savvy linguist! \nATA’s Language Technology Division is pleased to present ATA TEKTalks\, a quarterly series of webinars. ATA TEKTalks provides a platform for leading language technology companies to say hello\, offer insights\, and answer questions relevant to the work of freelancers\, language services providers\, and in-house translation departments. \nThink of ATA TEKTalks as an open exchange of information where language technology companies and their representatives demonstrate how and why their services can improve your return on investment. \nThis webinar series is organized in collaboration with ATA’s Language Technology Division. \nIn this webinar\, you will:\n\nLearn how to use ChatGPT in a professional setting within your preferred CAT tool.\nLearn how large language models can be tweaked to produce customized translations.\nLearn how to manage and control the cost of using generative AI.\n\nAbout the Presenters\nKonstantin Dranch is a specialist market researcher\, recognized for his industry insights in localization and language technology. He founded Custom Machine Translation (Custom.MT)\, a company that implements machine translation and Gen AI in language and localization teams. His contributions to the field include the creation of the Language Technology Atlas\, several industry conferences\, industry maps\, and regional and global rankings of language services providers. \nElena Murgolo is a language expert and tech enthusiast with a passion for martial arts. She started as a conference interpreter\, mastering English and German\, before transitioning into technical translation. She excelled in language technology\, managing CAT tools and MT. In academia\, she has published papers and presented at conferences. At Custom MT\, she is a localization consultant\, leading AI model training projects. Beyond work\, she teaches judo to children\, making her Custom.MT’s l10n ace with a judo twist.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ata-tektalks-translating-with-chatgpt-inside-trados-and-memoq/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Free for Members,Tools and Technology,Translation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T130000
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SUMMARY:SciTech Division Networking Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Science & Technology Division (S&TD) for an hour of networking. This will be an informal meetup with non-recorded\, small-group conversations where we share experiences and ideas based on an optional prompt. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet like-minded individuals\, both introverts and extroverts\, learn from each other\, share stories\, make new connections\, or just say hello. This event is for S&TD members only. Please send your RSVP to atascitechevents@gmail.com to receive a Zoom link. \nContact Mery Molenaar for any questions.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/scitech-division-networking-hour/
CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Networking,Specialization
ORGANIZER;CN="Science & Technology Division":MAILTO:divisionS_TD@atanet.org
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