GEAR UP MENTORING & PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
NOW accepting applications!
Deadline: February 11, 2024
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* Is your GOAL to work as a Deaf Interpreter?
* Are you fluent in ASL and English?
* 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!
* Are you fluent in ASL and English?
* 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:
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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!
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
You will need to make three separate videos, upload to YouTube, then copy and paste in appropriate section of application.
1. Introduction videoSummarize your language abilities and motivation for becoming a Deaf Interpreter.
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2. Text to ASL InterpretationInterpret the text into ASL
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3. Consecutive Interpretationview first two minutes to become familiar with your team and the consumer; interpret minute 2 - 5
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Up to three (3) minutes
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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 [email protected]
