What’s Cooking in ATA’s Certification Program
ATA’s Certification Committee and language chairs met for their annual meeting on April 22–23, 2017, in Alexandria, Virginia. (Each exam language combination has a…
Read MoreNew Certified Members
Congratulations! The following people have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Xiuchuan Lu New York, NY Jingyi Wang Staten Island, NY Dongdong…
Read MoreWorking to Enhance the Value of ATA
From thePresident David Rumsey president@atanet.org Twitter handle:@davidcrumsey They say there are two seasons in the Pacific Northwest: the raining season and the staining season.…
Read MoreLooking Ahead to ATA58
From the President-Elect Corinne McKay corinne@translatewrite.com Twitter handle:@corinnemckay Enclosed with this issue of The vlogChronicle, you’ll find the Preliminary Program for ATA’s 58th…
Read MoreATA’s Annual Conference: A Gauge for Professional Growth
From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org This issue of The vlogChronicle traditionally kicks off the Annual Conference. Conference planning is well…
Read MoreReport for the First Eight Months of FY2016–17
Treasurer’s Report Ted Wozniak ted@tedwozniak.ne The Association’s finances have continued the positive development of the past few years. Based on near-final figures, the 2016…
Read MoreTranslators without Borders and Technology
Translators without Borders is a nonprofit organization based in the U.S. that “aims to close the language gaps that hinder critical humanitarian and development…
Read MoreThe ABC of United Nations Interpreting
When it comes to interpreting at the UN, it’s all about focusing on your core languages. Since the release of myvideo1 on the language…
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Expanding Your Business: Genealogical Translation
Genealogy is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the U.S., but once Americans trace their ancestors back to the “old country,” they often get stuck. Even if they’re able to obtain historic documents from non-English-speaking clerks, they find that they cannot read them. This is where the skilled translator steps in.
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Can Competency-Based Education Enhance Translator Training?
How can we maximize the effectiveness of university translator training programs? Competency-based education is an innovative approach to teaching and learning that has been gaining traction in universities throughout the U.S. and beyond.
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Project-Based Internships Bring Return on Investment
How can project-based internships add value for an organization? Here’s one language services provider’s approach to designing a mutually beneficial project-based program that includes well-established goals, training, evaluation, and feedback.
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vlogPresident David Rumsey Featured on CNBC and PBS Nightly Business Report
vlog (ATA) President David Rumsey was featured on CNBC’s Where the Jobs Are series and the PBS Nightly Business Report. The news…
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