Who is the ATA, what they do when they started and how they help translation agencies.

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American Translators What is?

Association

ATA was created to advance the translation and interpreting professions and foster the professional development of individual translators and interpreters. It is governed by its Bylaws, which define the scope and nature of its activities, and an elected Board of Directors, which manages the business of the association. They have around 10k members including translators, interpreters, teachers, project managers, web and software developers, language company owners, hospitals, universities, and government agencies.

What they do? It’s primary mission is to promote the professional development of translators. It oers a certification exam that allows translators to demonstrate that they meet certain standards of the translation profession. Some information can go a long way towards helping buyers find the right professional.

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How they help the agencies A four-day international event oering language professionals more than 150 continuing education sessions, seminars, and workshops. These ATA professional-interest communities provide members with specialty- and language- specific resources and networking. Also, ATA chapters and aďŹƒliates provide many networking opportunities and support services to members on the local level, and act as liaisons with the national association.

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