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See What’s Next. Get ready for what the future holds. ATA67 provides valuable insights, effective solutions, and innovative strategies, helping you prepare for the challenges ahead. Learn More See What’s…

Entering the Official Document Translation Market, Part 1: Defining the Market and Niche

Struggling to find a niche that offers steady, long-term income amidst the AI chaos? Learn how to thrive in the…

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What’s Happening Now? ATA provides a snapshot of the current news, events, articles, podcasts, and more. ATA members receive a…

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Entering the Official Document Translation Market, Part 1: Defining the Market and Niche

July 30 / 11:00 am - 11:45 am EDT

Struggling to find a niche that offers steady, long-term income amidst the AI chaos? Learn how to thrive in the official document niche. This webinar shows how translators at any…

CLD Café: Bringing Your I to AI – The Rapidly Changing Technology Landscape in Language Services

August 1 / 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

Artificial intelligence is playing an ever-increasing role in the language services industry. Everyone—from individual translators and interpreters to the CEOs of the largest language services companies—is struggling to adapt to…

Diversifying Roles for Language Professionals, Part 2: The Linguist as an Expert and Strategic Advisor

August 6 / 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EDT

Trapped doing basic translation work while the market moves toward higher-value roles? See how to reposition your expertise for consulting, strategy, and specialized in-house opportunities. You will learn how to…

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ATA supports the issues affecting translators and interpreters and actively promotes the value of their services.

ATA Members in The Boston Globe and The Daily Beast

The Boston Globe and The Daily Beast interviewed several members of the American Translators Association for articles concerning the possible summit meeting between U.S. President…

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Stepping Out on Capitol Hill: ATA’s First Advocacy Day in Washington, DC

ATA’s 58th Annual Conference in Washington, DC was an opportunity too good to pass up! It was the right time and place for ATA’s first Translation and Interpreting Advocacy Day.

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ATA Holds Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

The American Translators Association (ATA), the nation’s largest professional organization for translators and interpreters, held its first Translation and Interpreting (T&I) Advocacy Day in conjunction…

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ATA-certified translators earn a distinction that can open doors to career advancement and increased marketability.

ATA certification is a respected credential, providing evidence of the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a quality translation.

Guide to ATA Certification

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Prepare to Take the ATA Certification Exam

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Follow the latest developments and media coverage impacting translators, interpreters, their clients, and the language industry as a whole.

Civil Rights and Educator Groups Sue to Restore Federal Grants Supporting English Learner Teacher Training

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island (LCRI), and the National Education Association (NEA) have…

UNESCO and Unicode Strengthen Collaboration for Indigenous Languages Online

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Unicode are collaborating to highlight their shared commitment to ensuring…

Wegmans Stores to Offer New ASL Interpreting Services

Wegmans Food Markets has announced a new accessibility initiative that will provide free, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services…

Prince George’s County Public Schools Reverses Decision to Cut Immersion Programs

In Maryland, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) announced a reversal of their decision to cut language immersion at the…

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