Talking with the Developer of GT4T
Dallas Cao is the developer of GT4T1, a little, unobtrusive application that allows you to connect from any Windows or Mac application to a…
Read MoreChanges in ATA Continuing Education Requirements
ATA introduced continuing education requirements for certification in 2004. Prior to that, ATA certification was a “once-and-done” system, meaning that individuals who passed the…
Read MoreFrom the President: AB 5: It’s Not Just in California
From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org The recent passage of Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) in California, which implements the stringent “ABC Test”…
Read MoreAnnual Treasurer’s Report for 2018–2019
John M. Milan john@milanlanguageservices.com The sun has been shining on ATA for a few years now, financially speaking, allowing us to make quite a…
Read MoreATA at the International Association of Business Communicators
With chapters in over 100 countries, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)1 is one of the largest professional associations dedicated to corporate communications…
Read MoreLike Two Porcupines Making Love—VERY CAREFULLY!
This was likely the best answer (and certainly the cleverest) response I read on a large cork board located in the registration area at…
Read MoreIs Remote Simultaneous Interpreting the Next Big Thing?
Just like many interpreters and translators, I’ve been thinking about the future quite a bit. Not just about the future of our profession, but…
Read More12 Extra-Linguistic Skills You Need to Master before Taking ATA's Certification Exam
You’ve decided to take ATA’s certification exam. You’ve worked professionally as a translator for several years and you’ve taken (and passed) the practice test1…
Read MoreATA Membership: Invest in Yourself
From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The profession is facing some challenges. Marketplace pressures to increased regulatory activities are affecting independent contractors.…
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Call for Nominations
Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
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Member Opinions: Discussion on Opening ATA's Exam to Nonmembers
In the November–December issue, the Board encouraged members to submit their opinions, both pro and con, regarding opening ATA’s certification exam to nonmembers. Member feedback is important to the discussion, so share your thoughts!
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Watch Your Back for a Recession
I’m not an economist, but it’s hard to miss the rumblings in the financial press that the U.S. (or even the world) economy may be headed for a recession. As a business owner, the best time to start planning for a downturn is last year, but if you haven’t done that, let’s start planning now!
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