NITA Presents: Getting Started in Translation and Interpretation

by NITA Administrator ~ September 19, 2009

This workshop will give you practical information about preparing for and launching a successful career in translation and/or interpreting. A wide variety of useful themes of interest to beginners will be covered, including concrete tips and resources on topics such as marketing one’s services to agencies and direct clients; office equipment and organization; evaluating, meeting and exceeding client’s expectations; quality assurance; professional ethics; compensation; computers and CAT programs; reading for self-improvement; bookkeeping issues; certification exams; regulations and requirements for independent contractors; the negotiation and drafting of contracts; continuing-education opportunities; resources for information on agencies’ reputations and payment practices; and T&I associations and conferences.

Date: 2009-11-07
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 13:00

LOCATION – click for a map and driving directions:

AEVOS – Advanced Executive Virtual Office Suites
Reno Tahoe Tech Center
10775 Double R Boulevard
Reno, NV 89521

SPEAKERS:

• THE T&I BUYER: Carina A. Black, Ph.D., Executive Director, Northern Nevada International Center.
• THE INTERPRETER: Tracy Young is a registered nurse, and a freelance medical interpreter as well as a Language Access Services Coordinator for Barton Health.
• THE TRANSLATOR: Karen M. Tkaczyk, Ph.D., is a freelance technical translator who works for a variety for language service providers and direct clients from her home office in Gardnerville.

Pre-registration is required!

COST:
Early bird registration before October 7, 2009:

• NITA Members: $25
• Workshop plus NITA membership: $55
• Non-members: $70

After October 7, 2009:

• NITA Members: $30
• Workshop plus NITA membership: $60
• Non-members $75

Please mail your check payable to:

NITA Treasurer
P.O. Box 21207
Reno, NV 89515

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