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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/2027-01-01/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Grow Your Career
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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/2027-01-01/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Grow Your Career
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104
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SUMMARY:Ungar German Translation Award: Open for Submissions
DESCRIPTION:The ATA Ungar German Translation Award is bestowed biennially in odd-numbered years for a distinguished literary translation from German into English.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ungar-german-translation-award-deadline/2027-01-04/
CATEGORIES:Translation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T120000
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SUMMARY:Maximize Your LinkedIn Profile in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:AI-powered search on LinkedIn is changing how clients find talent. Being skilled at what you do isn’t always enough—you need a profile that makes you easy to find and compelling to hire.\nMany highly skilled linguists have extensive experience\, yet their profiles make it difficult for the right clients to discover them or understand their value. This webinar will help you improve your LinkedIn visibility and turn that visibility into meaningful client connections by focusing on three key areas—messaging\, posting\, and networking. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will learn how to:\n\nStrengthen your LinkedIn profile so it clearly communicates your value\, answers “Why should I hire you?” and makes it easier for the right clients to find you.\nUse storytelling and brand archetypes to create an authentic About section and communicate your value in a way that reflects your voice.\nHighlight the human skills that set you apart\, including curiosity\, communication\, and leadership\, to strengthen your visibility in AI-driven searches.\nCreate a more effective LinkedIn content strategy by knowing when to use a post versus an article\, making the most of the Featured section and pinning\, and developing a sustainable posting routine.\nBuild a simple networking strategy to find the right people\, engage with purpose\, send effective messages\, and follow up by email when appropriate.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nCecilia Lipovsek is a cultural strategist\, author\, and founder of Multilateral Studio\, a consultancy helping British and Latin American professionals build cross-cultural influence. She is the author of Jump\, a practical guide to entrepreneurial skills for interpreters\, and has spent over two decades as a conference and diplomatic interpreter for heads of state\, ministers\, and organizations including the United Nations (UN)\, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)\, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Over that time\, she moved from an unknown newcomer to one of the most sought-after interpreters in her field\, a shift built on treating her own profile with the same care as any client project. She now applies the same principles to her own business\, using LinkedIn as a main channel for visibility\, credibility\, and client relationships. She writes and speaks on cultural intelligence\, personal branding\, and how artificial intelligence is changing professional visibility.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/maximize-your-linkedin-profile-in-the-age-of-ai/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Business Strategies,Grow Your Career
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SUMMARY:Inside Media Interpreting: An Interpreter’s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what it takes to interpret for the media? Learn practical insights into navigating the unique challenges of media interpreting and working with a variety of outlets.\nInterpreting for the media is fast-paced\, unpredictable\, and unlike many other interpreting settings. Drawing on her experience with different media organizations\, Carola will provide a behind-the-scenes look at this specialized field. Attendees will explore what it’s like to work rotating shifts\, respond to breaking news\, and prepare for high-profile events such as award ceremonies\, presidential debates\, and major events coverage. \nRather than presenting a one-size-fits-all model\, this webinar offers one interpreter’s perspective on the realities of media interpreting\, the skills that have proven essential\, and the strategies Carola has developed to prepare for assignments with little or no advance notice. Attendees will leave with practical ideas they can adapt to their own professional practice\, whether or not they plan to pursue work in the media. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will learn how to:\n\nIdentify the skills and mindset that contribute to success in fast-paced\, high-pressure interpreting settings.\nApply practical strategies for conducting efficient research and preparing for breaking news and other time-sensitive assignments.\nAdapt to the unique demands of media interpreting\, including shifting priorities\, unexpected developments\, and assignments with little or no advance notice.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nCarola Lehmacher is a multilingual freelance translator and interpreter with over 15 years of experience working with government and industry at executive and operational levels. She has two university degrees in translation studies and a master’s degree in conference interpreting. She is a federally certified court interpreter (FCCI) and a master licensed court interpreter in Georgia. Carola works as a conference interpreter for various local and international clients and is one of the voices for a major news network. Moreover\, she is a licensed trainer of The Community Interpreter® International\, teaches the orientation workshop for aspiring court interpreters for the Georgia Commission on Court Interpreters\, and dedicates many hours to volunteering. She is the past chair of the AAITE Ethics and Standards Committee\, past president of AAIT\, the Georgia chapter of ATA\, and currently serves as an advisory member to the Georgia Commission on Court Interpreters. She is also a member of the Positions Paper Committee of NAJIT.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/inside-media-interpreting-an-interpreters-perspective/
CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Interpreting,Specialization
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SUMMARY:Swirl\, Sip\, Describe: Unlocking the Language of Wine Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of wine tasting and learn to recognize\, understand\, and describe what’s in your glass with precision and nuance.\nWine is a complex and highly specialized field\, with its own structures\, sensory frameworks\, and descriptive conventions. For language professionals\, this can pose a significant challenge when working with wine-related content without a solid understanding of how wine is evaluated and described. This webinar offers a clear\, practical pathway into wine appreciation through a structured sensory approach. \nYou will be guided step by step through the process of technical wine tasting\, exploring the visual\, olfactory\, and gustatory phases and learning to identify key structural elements\, such as acidity\, tannin\, alcohol\, body\, and finish. The webinar will also introduce the main aroma clusters\, the stages of wine development\, and the factors that influence wine styles. Special attention will be given to the jargon and descriptive terminology commonly used in sensory\, technical\, and review/rating contexts\, as well as to the identification of common wine faults. \nBy the end of the webinar\, you will have gained not only an essential knowledge of wine but also the confidence to engage with wine-related materials more effectively in both English and Spanish. This webinar represents a valuable opportunity to expand subject-matter expertise\, enhance professional versatility\, and approach wine content with greater precision and insight. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will gain:\n\nA structured sensory framework for analyzing wine through sight\, smell\, and taste\, supporting accurate comprehension of wine-related language.\nA clear understanding of the key structural elements of wine (acidity\, tannin\, alcohol\, body\, and finish)\, enabling greater precision when working with specialized texts and a deeper appreciation of wine in tasting experiences.\nAn increased familiarity with major aroma clusters\, stages of wine development\, and common wine faults\, enhancing the ability to interpret wine discourse and explore the notion of quality in everyday contexts.\nAn increased command of English wine-related vocabulary\, practical examples involving specific translation considerations into Spanish\, and actionable insights for T&I professionals in this field of specialization.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nIvana D’Agostino is a certified sommelier with a specialization in trade and marketing\, holding the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (Pass with Distinction). She is also the winner of the SOMM2025 Contest (2022)\, sponsored by Vinventions Sudamérica and the Argentine Sommelier Association. She conducts wine tasting events in Spanish and English for social and corporate audiences. She is a sworn Spanish to/from English translator and English as a foreign language instructor with over 20 years of experience. She has an extensive track record designing\, facilitating\, and coordinating courses for Spanish speakers in English for Specific Purposes (ESP)\, including corporate and legal English as well as preparation for TOEFL\, IELTS\, and Cambridge language exams. An expert in wine terminology in both languages\, she delivers specialized training for wine industry professionals and translators at the Professional Association of Translators of Buenos Aires (Colegio de Traductores Públicos de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires). She is also experienced in translating legal\, financial\, and oenological documents for international companies/wineries operating in Argentina.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/swirl-sip-describe-unlocking-the-language-of-wine-appreciation/
CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Specialization
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