Getting Started: Careers in Interpreting and Translation
Session I: Speaker: Fayme Filipiak, Owner & Founder, Midwest Connect Interpreters & Translators LLC, a full-service language agency serving all of Wisconsin in over 35 languages.
Click here for recording of this session, the following was discussed:
· The difference between Translation and Interpreting
· Interpreting modes and different ways of interpreting
· Interpreter and Translator specializations
· How to become a translator and/or interpreter
· Certificates and Certifications
· What employers are looking for in an interpreter or translator
· Interpreter/Translator salary and rates
· Professional Code of Conduct for Interpreters and Translators
· Tips on how to be a good interpreter and/or translator
Session II: Speaker: Natalie Rasberry, Owner & Founder, Atlantic Interpreters, a language interpretation and translation services company that is based in Madison, Wisconsin. Atlantic Interpreters is a full-service language services provider that offers services nationwide in over 200 languages including the top 20 global languages. Atlantic Interpreters Career Path Info Session Presentation.
Get connected:
For more information about Cross-Cultural Communications: www.cultureandlanguage.net
For more information about The Community Interpreter®: www.thecommunityinterpreter.com
Check out these programs for online trainings and certification:
Wisconsin Court System – Resources & Training for Interpreters: https://www.wicourts.gov/services/interpreter/res/trainsources.htm
ALTA Training Language Services: https://www.altalang.com/
Medical Interpreting Training School: https://medicalinterpretingtrainingschool.com/
Accredited Courses for Interpreters & Translators: https://www.transinterpreting.com/
Medical Interpreting & Translating Institute Online: https://www.mitio.org/
Applying to Graduate School: Best Practices
Professor Anatoly Detwyler shared tips and guidance about applying for graduate studies. PDF handout from session.
Preparing for International Internships
Nathaniel Liedl from International Internship Program shared tips and best practices for applying to internships abroad. PDF presentation from session.
Marketing your Language Skills
Kaitlin Koehler, International Career Advisor, Language Institute shared ideas and resources for preparing for job market using your language skills and how to build international experiences in your resume. Presentation and Language Related Career Events.
Check out GoinGlobal (Job/Internships Abroad)
- log into Handshake–>Career Center (upper right corner)–>Resources—>Goinglobal (follow links)
Language Scholarships & Funding Info Session
Mark Lillheleht from IRIS Awards, shared information and offered guidance about applying for scholarships for advanced language study and more. Zoom Recording.
JET Information Session
Emily Hoffmann, a representative and alumni of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program discussed the application process and answered questions about the program and opportunities. Zoom Recording
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Info Session
Esha Bera and Jay Forrester from Critical Language Scholarship program discussed the application process and programs. Applications are due November 17, 2020. UW-Madison CLS Representative Mark Lillheleht from IRIS Awards, is also available on campus to answer questions about the application process. Zoom Recording
ALC Program Exploration Info Session for Major Discovery Week
Open hour to learn more about Asian Languages & Cultures academic programs, including East Asian Studies, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Chinese, and Japanese Majors, and Certificate in Chinese or Japanese Professional Communication. Zoom Recording
ALC Alumni Chat with Angela Breard-Chen
Angela Breard-Chen graduated in 2019 with Chinese, Econ, and International Studies. She is currently a Senior Associate Consultant and Anaplan Solution Architect with a demonstrated history of working in the tech and management consulting industry. Listen to our conversation about her job history, best practices, and marketing her studies at UW-Madison. Zoom Recording