May 2021
Dynamo, Mentoring, and Rising Star Awards: Open for Submissions
ATA presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. Learn more about these awards and how to submit a nomination for yourself or someone else.Dynamo AwardMentoring AwardRising Star Award
Find out more »Choosing and Building a Specialization
For some translators and interpreters, specialization comes naturally: a prior career or a lifelong interest. For others, the road to specialization has more twists and turns. This webinar will discuss the advantages (we dare say, necessity) of specializing and types of specializations that often bring success. We will discuss how to build a specialization once you have defined it, how to market it, and how to embark on your own journey to build expertise in your desired field. Free to ATA…
Find out more »ATA Member Orientation
Start your membership off on the right foot by learning how to take advantage of all the benefits ATA has to offer! Attend this free one-hour member orientation session for a roadmap to the “what, why, and how” of member benefits. What will you learn? How to set up your online ATA Directory listing How to join and participate in ATA Divisions Where to find ATA social media Where to look for ATA professional development What ATA publications are available…
Find out more »Consecutive Note-Taking Workshop
This interactive workshop will include a presentation of the main elements of a note-taking system for long consecutive interpreting, followed by one-on-one practice. It consists of two, two-hour sessions with a one-hour break in between. Special Notes This workshop is limited to 14 advanced-level interpreters. Credentialed interpreters receive priority. Confirmation of payment does not guarantee you a seat as we will vet all attendees for credentials and/or experience before finalizing registration. We will maintain a waitlist once we reach 14 attendees.…
Find out more »Back Translation: A Specialized Market for Spanish to English Medical Translators
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Find out more »Accent Improvement for Asian-Language Speakers
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Find out more »June 2021
Transcreation and Multilingual Copywriting Workshop, Part I
Workshop description will be posted soon. Special Notes This is a 2-hour workshop presented in 2 parts. Part I takes place June 2, 12:00 pm EDT. Part II takes place June 9, 12:00 pm EDT. When you register for Part I, you are automatically registered for Part II.
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Transcreation and Multilingual Copywriting Workshop, Part II
Workshop description will be posted soon.Special NotesThis is a 2-hour workshop presented in 2 parts.Part I takes place June 2, 12:00 pm EDT.Part II takes place June 9, 12:00 pm EDT.When you register for Part I, you are automatically registered for Part II. See Part I for registration information.
Find out more »Certification Exam
You must be a member of ATA prior to the exam date. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and admission is based on the order in which registrations are received at ATA. Exam sittings will follow social distancing and other recommended practices. There are no wait lists for sold out exams, although sold out exams may become available if there are cancellations. Watch this page to see if the status of any exam changes from sold out to open. Registrations…
Find out more »July 2021
Certification Exam
You must be a member of ATA prior to the exam date. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and admission is based on the order in which registrations are received at ATA. Exam sittings will follow social distancing and other recommended practices. There are no wait lists for sold out exams, although sold out exams may become available if there are cancellations. Watch this page to see if the status of any exam changes from sold out to open. Registrations…
Find out more »Student Translation Award Submission Deadline
ATA awards a grant-in-aid to a student for a literary or sci-tech translation or translation-related project. The project, which may be derived from any facet of translation studies, should result in a project with post-grant applicability, such as a publication, a conference presentation, or teaching materials. Computerized materials are ineligible, as are dissertations and theses. Translations must be from a foreign language INTO ENGLISH. Previously untranslated works are preferred.
Find out more »August 2021
Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors Meeting will be held online. All ATA members are invited to attend. Want to attend? Email your name and membership number to boardmeeting@atanet.org with the subject line Request to Attend the ATA Board Meeting. The Board meeting agenda will be posted here prior to the meeting. Don't know how a Board meeting works? Listen to The ATA Podcast: Inside the ATA Board Room for a look at what happens.
Find out more »September 2021
Certification Exam
You must be a member of ATA prior to the exam date. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and admission is based on the order in which registrations are received at ATA. Exam sittings will follow social distancing and other recommended practices. There are no wait lists for sold out exams, although sold out exams may become available if there are cancellations. Watch this page to see if the status of any exam changes from sold out to open. Registrations…
Find out more »October 2021
ATA 62nd Annual Conference
Whether attending in person or virtually, you will get everything you need to thrive as a professional translator or interpreter. Get a glimpse of ATA62!
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Minneapolis, MN. All ATA members are invited to attend. Want to attend? Email your name and membership number to boardmeeting@atanet.org with the subject line Request to Attend the ATA Board Meeting. The Board meeting agenda will be posted here prior to the meeting. Don't know how a Board meeting works? Listen to The ATA Podcast: Inside the ATA Board Room for a look at what happens.
Find out more »January 2022
Honors and Awards: Open for Submissions
ATA presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. See what awards are offered and learn how to submit an application for yourself or to nominate someone else.
Find out more »March 2022
Lewis Galantière Award Submission Deadline
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.
Find out more »May 2022
Advocacy, Impact, and Innovation Awards: Open for Submissions
ATA presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. Learn more about these awards and how to submit a nomination for yourself or someone else.Advocacy AwardImpact AwardInnovation Award
Find out more »July 2022
Student Translation Award Submission Deadline
ATA awards a grant-in-aid to a student for a literary or sci-tech translation or translation-related project. The project, which may be derived from any facet of translation studies, should result in a project with post-grant applicability, such as a publication, a conference presentation, or teaching materials. Computerized materials are ineligible, as are dissertations and theses. Translations must be from a foreign language INTO ENGLISH. Previously untranslated works are preferred.
Find out more »January 2023
Honors and Awards: Open for Submissions
ATA presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. See what awards are offered and learn how to submit an application for yourself or to nominate someone else.
Find out more »