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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
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SUMMARY:NOTIS Machine and GenAI Translation Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level\, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops\, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters\, and increase the local community’s awareness of language services. As a service to members\, ATA provides information about chapter and affiliate events.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/machine-and-genai-translation-techniques/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society (NOTIS)":MAILTO:info@notisnet.org
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SUMMARY:Medical Division (MD) Virtual Networking
DESCRIPTION:The ATA Medical Division is pleased to invite you to its upcoming virtual networking event on Thursday\, June 13\, at 8:30 p.m. ET. \nThis will be a relaxed/informal meet up event\, to interact with your colleagues\, make new connections\, and catch up with old ones. \nOptionally\, you can discuss any translation-related topics and/or questions with other Medical Division members. \nThis event is for ATA members of the ATA Medical Division only. \nMaría Paula Plazas\, MD Administrator\nSara Greenlee\, MD Assistant Administrator \nQuestions? Contact us at divisionMD@atanet.org. \nNot a member yet? Please visit https://ata-md.org/become-a-member/.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/medical-division-virtual-networking/
CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Networking,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T094500
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SUMMARY:Contracting with Confidence: Independent Contractor Agreement for Interpreters and Translators
DESCRIPTION:SE Asian Languages Special Interest Group (SEAL SIG) of ATA will host its first webinar\, Contracting with Confidence: Independent Contractor Agreements\, featuring Attorney Scott Mirsky. \nScott Mirsky is a Principal in Miller\, Miller & Canby’s Employment Law and Employment Litigation practice. He focuses his practice on advising and litigating construction\, business\, and employment disputes. \nScott has experience in handling non-compete and trade secret disagreements\, employment claims\, issues concerning independent contractors\, intellectual property infringement cases\, complex construction issues\, wage and overtime disputes under the FLSA and state law\, and breach of contract claims. He has more than 20 years of experience representing individuals and businesses in diverse civil matters throughout the Washington\, DC region. He also represents numerous language services companies in issues arising out of the independent contractor relationship. \nScott’s practice covers the full spectrum of litigation services including pre-litigation counseling risk and litigation management trials\, hearings\, arbitrations\, and appeals before federal and state courts. He has earned a reputation for being passionate about his clients’ cases and legal challenges. He has provided successful representation to small\, midsize\, and national clients. Because of his experience in commercial and employment litigation\, Scott counsels clients in connection with employment agreements and routinely litigates non-compete cases. Scott also devotes a significant amount of his practice to counseling employers regarding the independent contractor relationship and defending employers in wage and hour litigation (including collective and class action matters). \nScott currently resides in Montgomery County\, Maryland\, with his wife and twin sons. When he is not practicing law\, Scott enjoys watching local sports\, including the Baltimore Ravens\, the Washington Capitals\, and Washington Nationals. \nPart 1: Nuts & Bolts of Independent Contractor Agreements.  Presentation by Attorney Scott Mirsky. \nPart 2: What terms\, clauses\, special factors to FOCUS on in an independent Contractor Agreement for Interpreters and Translators.  A panel discussion with Bo Uce and Angel Walcott. \nBo K.S. Uce\, JD graduate from Dartmouth College in 1994 majoring in Russian. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Pacific Coast University in 2015. Mr. Uce has been working as an interpreter and translator for over 20 years. He is a CA court certified Cambodian interpreter.  He was also a Tae Kwon Do instructor and a grant writer for several Cambodian non-profit organizations. \n  \nAngel Walcott has over 15 years of experience providing language services to client companies around the world. She translates from English\, French and Japanese into Tagalog and specializes in the fields of healthcare\, mental and behavioral health\, education\, e-learning\, immigration\, government\, social sciences\, and market research. Her bachelor’s degree is in French with concentration on translation of non-literary texts and her master’s degree is in clinical social work. \n  \nPart 3: Question and Answers (Special Raffle for attendees who stay till the VERY END). \n  \nCEU from CCHI and ATA will be provided for those attendees showing their CAMERA feed and PARTICIPATING. \nThe Registration Deadline: Saturday\, June 15th\, 2024 by 9:30 AM PST. \nASL Interpretation is provided if registered and requested by Saturday\, June 8th\, 2024. \nQuestions? Contact Ms. Tram Bui\, Moderator of SE Asian Languages Special Interest Group of ATA at teechedu@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/contracting-with-confidence/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies
ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast Asian Languages Special Interest Group (SEAL SIG)":MAILTO:sealsig@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618
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SUMMARY:Breaking News: How Interpreters Can Be Ready for Nearly Everything
DESCRIPTION:Explore the dynamic world of broadcast interpreting and learn strategies to help you stay ahead in breaking news scenarios.\nBroadcast interpreting poses unique challenges akin to those journalists face—being prepared to cover any topic at a moment’s notice without losing clarity. This webinar examines the strategies used in interpreting live\, breaking news and global events on a major news channel. From the pandemic and the 2020 U.S. elections (including the January 6 insurrection and the inauguration) to geopolitical shifts such as the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza\, we’ll navigate diverse and intense scenarios\, emphasizing mental well-being amidst high-pressure situations. Discover tools for swift preparation\, vocabulary readiness\, and resilience\, applicable not only in breaking news interpreting but in handling unexpected interpreting tasks across various fields. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nMaster broadcast interpreting techniques.\nPrepare for urgent tasks.\nBuild teams for last-minute assignments.\nMaintain mental well-being when dealing with emotionally challenging topics.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDenise Bobadilha\, based in São Paulo\, Brazil\, is an accomplished English>Portuguese interpreter and translator. She has interpreted breaking news and global events for CNN Brasil since March 2020 and serves diverse clients in communication\, public relations\, public policies\, environment\, pharma\, IT\, livestock\, agribusiness\, and law. With 23 years of experience as a journalist\, she’s earned accolades for her work in magazines\, newspapers\, websites\, and corporate projects in the U.K. and Brazil. Certified by leading T&I courses such as Alumni and Versao Brasileira\, she serves as a second vice president of the Brazilian Association of Professional Interpreters. \n 
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/breaking-news-how-interpreters-can-be-ready-for-nearly-everything/
CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Interpreting,Specialization
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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SUMMARY:ChatLTD Digital Social
DESCRIPTION:Join ATA’s Language Technology Division for another informal online happy hour to discuss the latest in MT\, AI\, and technology overall as it affects our professions. LTD’s Jose Palomino-Perez will lead the discussion using prompts from the latest editions of Slator News and other sources of industry news. Bring your questions\, concerns\, and a friend and learn more about our #NoLinguistLeftBehind campaign. \nA Zoom link to join will be provided the day before the event. \nAll ATA members are welcome. \nQuestions? Contact Daniel Sebesta at daniel@praguelinguistics.com.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/chatltd-june-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Networking,Tools and Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Language Technology Division":MAILTO:divisionLTD@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240630
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SUMMARY:Solving Common Spanish Grammar Issues 2-Part Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you’re ready to level up your Spanish translation skills\, this virtual workshop is your ticket to mastering the intricacies of Spanish grammar.\nThis is a two-part workshop held on: \nSaturday\, June 29th from 12pm to 3pm ET.\nSaturday\, July 6th from 12pm to 3pm ET. \nIn this dynamic workshop\, you’ll dive deep into essential grammar topics\, including: \n\nNon-personal verb forms.\nSubjunctive and conditional tenses.\nActive and passive voice (focusing on the passive with “se”).\nPronominal forms and grammatical agreement.\n\nThis interactive workshop will feature live exercises and real-world examples\, ensuring an immersive and engaging learning experience. But why stop there? By attending\, you’ll gain a competitive edge in the translation market. Elevate the quality of your translations and interpreting with superior Spanish grammar skills to set yourself apart from the competition. Plus\, rest assured knowing you’re up to date with the latest rules from the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE)\, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in your work. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to boost your translation expertise! Sign up now and take your Spanish-language proficiency to new heights. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn to:\n\nUnderstand how to use subjunctive and conditional tenses.\nProperly use non-personal forms of verbs.\nAvoid the use of the passive voice in Spanish.\nUnderstand the correct uses of pronominal forms.\nCheck for grammatical agreement.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nMayra Franke has been an English>Spanish translator since 2004 in Guatemala. She is a professor at two universities in Guatemala and a freelance instructor and copy editor. She has a master’s degree in linguistics and Hispanic lexicography from the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). She received a grant at the Guatemalan Spanish Language Academy (AGL)\, corresponding to the Association of Academies of the Spanish Language (part of RAE). Her publications include a style manual for college students and grammar resources for the Guatemalan National Core Curriculum. She was a speaker at the XVII International Lexicology and Lexicography Congress organized by the Peruvian Spanish Language Academy.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/solving-common-spanish-grammar-issues-part-1/2024-06-29/
CATEGORIES:Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T100000
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SUMMARY:Certification Exam: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline:\n\nThe deadline to register for an in-person exam in Kent\, Ohio is June 8\, 2024.\n\nPrerequisite:\nYou must be an ATA member to register for the ATA Certification exam. \nExams sell out quickly and there is no guarantee exam space will be available by the time your membership is processed. \nJoin ATA \n(ATA memberships are non refundable) \nRegistration Fee for ATA Members Only:\nThe exam registration fee is $525. \nRegister \nSoftware & Hardware Requirements:\nThere are specific software and hardware requirements for the in-person and online exams. Before you register\, make sure you have everything you need and you know what to expect. See all requirements and restrictions.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/certification-exam-in-person-21/
LOCATION:Kent\, Ohio\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certification Exam
ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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