How a Deeper Knowledge of Basic Tools Can Up Your Game
During the years that I鈥檝e worked as a translation project manager, I can recount many times when I鈥檝e been consulted on technical issues鈥攁nything from…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Certification
The impact of the COVID-19 crisis on ATA鈥檚 Certification Program has been and remains profound. Although the situation continues to unfold, here are how…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor
Why ATA Should Open the Certification Exam to All Professional Translators | Matt Baird Do we want to become a certifying agency, or do…
Read MoreBoard Meeting Highlights
From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org For the first time since December 20051, ATA鈥檚 Board of Directors did not meet in person.…
Read MoreInterpreting in the Face of a Pandemic
(The following was originally published on the blog of ATA鈥檚 Interpreters Division, www.ata-divisions.org/ID/blog.) On January 21, 2020, the state of Washington reported the first…
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ATA Members and the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the 鈥淐ARES Act,鈥 provides emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Here鈥檚 a summary of the provisions that are pertinent to ATA members.
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ATA's Statement on California Senate Bill 900 Amending AB 5
An amendment to AB 5 has been introduced to the California Legislature. While SB 900 is an improvement on the situation under AB 5, ATA believes there are several issues that should be addressed and resolved before ATA can fully support the bill.
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Marketing Services during a Pandemic and Economic Crisis: Why You Should Do It and How to Get It Right
While I鈥檒l admit that I initially questioned whether I should be marketing my services during a global health and economic crisis, I quickly changed my mind. Why? Because our clients still need us, and their clients need us. Plain and simple.
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What the Business Practices Education Committee Is Doing for ATA Members
To succeed in today鈥檚 competitive economy, you need specialized knowledge and an inside track. As an ATA member, we鈥檝e got you covered with ATA鈥檚 Business Practices Education Committee.
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Going Institutional: A Primer on Translation for International Organizations
Translating for international organizations involves a steep learning curve, but it also offers an environment of steady work and predictable income, as well as daily opportunities to be on top of world affairs and to work on assignments that make a difference.
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Heritage Speakers in Health Care Interpreting: A Case Study in Virtual Training
Two experienced trainers share some lessons learned from the efforts of a three-month training program at Barton Health in South Lake Tahoe, California, to prepare bilingual employees who are Spanish heritage speakers to enter the field of health care interpreting.
Read MoreThe Secret Sauce for Building Cohesive Teams
Though it may seem paradoxical since many of us work independently, teamwork is a critical component of a freelance translator or interpreter鈥檚 professional life.…
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