Why should you consider a career in translation or interpreting?
Expanding marketplace, hot career!
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 20% increase in translation and interpreting jobs between 2021 to 2031, with an average of 9,200 job openings for interpreters and translators projected each year.
A Day in the Life of a Translator or Interpreter
See how translators and interpreters work in this short animated video created to celebrate International Translation Day.
School Outreach for Teachers and Students
ATA invites you use this virtual presentation to learn what it's like to be a translator or interpreter. Learn how.
Careers in Translation and Interpreting
Watch this webinar to explore your career options as aÌýprofessional translator or interpreter.
Guides to Starting Out
Translation and interpreting are fast-growing careers. ATA offers these e-books to help launch your success in these dynamic and exciting fields.
The intention of these e-books is not to teach you how to translate or interpret, but to help you build a strong foundation to kickstart your new career.
Translation and Interpreting Courses
Many ATA Institutional members offer courses, programs, and degrees in translation and interpreting.
ByÌýMirna Soares Member of the PLD Leadership Council It took me many years to join a community of translators. When I started, I was unaware of best business practices, I…
By Corinne McKay Reblogged from Thoughts On Translation with permission from the author I receive a lot of inquiries from people who would like to become translators, and most of…
ByÌýGiovanna Lester Let’s start from the premise that you already have some training, you know the language and culture you will be working with, and now what you need is…
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More Student Resources
Student Translation Award
TheÌýÌýis presented to any graduate or undergraduate student, or group of students, for a literary or sci-tech translation or translation-related project.
AFTI Student Scholarships
American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) supports charitable activities, education, and research in support of the translation and interpreting professions.