https://padlet.com/jtejada18/ykvkyj6lulhe Interpreters/translators en-us 2017-10-02 13:13:52 UTC 2024-08-03 21:33:54 UTC hello@padlet.com jtejada18 https://padlet.com/jtejada18/ykvkyj6lulhe/wish/192973638 An interpreter or translator provides linguistic assistance. It consists on translating written texts from one language to another or interpreting oral/sign language. A normal day would be interpreting for another person.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/interpreters-and-translators.htm

]]> 2017-10-02 13:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jtejada18/ykvkyj6lulhe/wish/192973638 jtejada18 https://padlet.com/jtejada18/ykvkyj6lulhe/wish/192978138 Interpreters work in schools, hospitals, courtrooms, conference centers, translation companies, individual organizations, etc. Most of them work full time during regular business hours (over 30 hours). They usually don't work during the weekends or nights but it is up to the individual. The job is performed by a single person. There are usually no physical or emotional demands. It could be anywhere: outside, inside, sitting, active, etc.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/interpreters-and-translators.htm]]> 2017-10-02 13:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jtejada18/ykvkyj6lulhe/wish/192978138 jtejada18 https://padlet.com/jtejada18/ykvkyj6lulhe/wish/192983879 An interpreter earns a median income of 45,430$ per year. It has a good healthcare, dental, life insurance, sick leave, vacation times, etc, since it is a little more independent compared to other jobs. ]]> 2017-10-02 13:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jtejada18/ykvkyj6lulhe/wish/192983879 jtejada18 https://padlet.com/jtejada18/ykvkyj6lulhe/wish/192991294 There are approximately 1-2 thousand interpreters in Pennsylvania. Some companies are: Lexicon-Global and Language Services Associates. Most of the companies are around Philadelphia, and other large cities (Like New York, or other crowded places.) https://interpretersunlimited.com/pennsylvania-interpreter-translator/ ]]> 2017-10-02 13:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jtejada18/ykvkyj6lulhe/wish/192991294 jtejada18 https://padlet.com/jtejada18/ykvkyj6lulhe/wish/192991929 The education required is very widely, but it is mandatory to speak English and at least one other language. A training in a formal program is very important as well (They're available at colleges and universities nationwide). There are no specific high school courses or extracurricular activities valued but social skills are needed. ]]> 2017-10-02 13:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jtejada18/ykvkyj6lulhe/wish/192991929 jtejada18 https://padlet.com/jtejada18/ykvkyj6lulhe/wish/192992059 Some schools:
1. Penn State Lehigh Valley
2. YTI Career Institute
3. Brightwood Career Institute
4. Indiana University of PA
5. Swarthmore College
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1. You get to help people using your hard-learned language skills.
2. You feel like you are making a difference.

Downside:
1. It is highly technical, not creative.
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