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Interpreter Training Program Employment Opportunities
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Federal legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that interpreters be provided to Deaf and hard of hearing people for public events, federally-funded institutions, and privately-owned businesses. As a result, there is a nation wide demand for qualified interpreters. Interpreter Training Program Preparation Courses
Required Courses
All students desiring admission to the American Sign Language/English Interpreter Training Program must show proficiency in American Sign Language by examination or completion of ASL IV with a "C" or better. Certification and Licensing: Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be ready to take local evaluations and obtain entry-level employment. Shortly after graduation, students should take the National Association of the Deaf's interpreter assessment. Most students who continue to develop their interpreting skills will be prepared to seek national certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf within three to five years after graduation. Click here for Certificate Disclosure Information
Melissa Smith, Director of Interpreter Training
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