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GEAR UP MENTORING & PROFESSIONAL

​DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM


NOW accepting applications!

Deadline: August 15, 2022

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* Is your GOAL to work as a Deaf Interpreter?
* Are you fluent in ASL and English?
* Completed Deaf Interpreter basic training? (covering D-H Teaming Logistics, Decision Making,
Interpreter Ethics, Interpreter processing and Business Practice)

* Are you searching for more opportunities to grow as a professional Deaf Interpreter?
* Are you motivated to start a professional interpreting career?
* Are you looking for hands-on, experience with team interpreting, customer language assessment, and ethical decision making?
If yes, please watch the video below to learn about our Deaf Interpreter Academy "Gear Up" Program!

Program and application process explained in ASL

In order to apply, you will need to submit three separate videos:
  1. Introduction Video (3 minutes or less)
  2. Text to ASL interpretation – translate text into ASL
  3. Consecutive interpretation – interpret what is 'fed' to you by the hearing interpreter and interpret message to the Deaf consumer; making your ASL most easily understood by Deaf consumer.  Please interpret both ways (hearing consumer - Deaf consumer, Deaf consumer - hearing consumer) 
Upon completion of videos, please upload to YouTube, then copy and paste your public link in the appropriate section of application. 
 
We understand that some of you may have limited experience with interpreting and this may be reflected in your ability to do the Text to ASL and Consecutive interpretation videos.  We want to see your natural ability – just do your best to be as clear as possible.  Thank you for applying to the Gear Up program!

Applying is easy


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You will need to make three separate videos, upload to YouTube, then copy and paste in appropriate section of application.

1. Introduction video

Summarize your language abilities and motivation for becoming a Deaf Interpreter.

2. Text to ASL Interpretation

Interpret the text into ASL

3. Consecutive Interpretation

view first two minutes to become familiar with your team and the consumer; interpret minute 2 - 5

Up to three (3) minutes



Having trouble uploading your video or filling

​out the form?

Watch Max Williamson explain the process in the video below.
If you are still having trouble, contact technical support by emailing MWilliamson2@sorenson.com
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