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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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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 Advocacy Hard at Work: Update on Wisconsin Assembly Bill 377

ATA Advocacy Hard at Work: Update on Wisconsin Assembly Bill 377

The interpreting community sent a clear message that they can make a difference and effect a change, but the fight is not over. In July…

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Stand with Meenu Batra: A Call to Action for Language Professionals

Breaking News: Texas Interpreter Meenu Batra Released from ICE Custody

We’re breathing a collective sigh of relief. Meenu Batra, who was being held at a facility after being detained by federal immigration officers in March,…

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Stand with Meenu Batra: A Call to Action for Language Professionals

Stand with Meenu Batra: A Call to Action for Language Professionals

Leading language organizations respond to the detention of interpreter Meenu Batra and are urging you to take action. Our colleague, Meenu Batra, a dedicated member…

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Become an ATA-Certified Translator

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

Use these tips for selecting which passages to translate, reminders for formatting and proofing, and recommendations for what dictionaries to use.

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ATA Certification Exam Schedule and Registration

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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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