| SPRINGFIELD The need for medical and community interpreters is rapidly increasing, and so is the demand for trained professionals in the field. The Center for Business and Technology at STCC will offer a nine-week certificate program designed to prepare individuals for an entry-level career as a medical and community interpreter. This program will be offered in collaboration with Global Link Translations and Interpreting Services, a provider of language interpreting and translation services, located in the Springfield Business Incubator at the STCC Technology Park. This program will help prepare new and experienced interpreters to work in hospitals, health clinics, law offices, governmental agencies and more, following the standards and ethics of the profession. This course is open to all languages, but students must be able to fully comprehend and communicate in both English and at least one other language. Because a selective interview is required before acceptance, students must register well in advance. The college will issue a certificate upon satisfactory completion of this course and participants receiving a certificate will be given the opportunity to interview with Global Link Translations and Interpreting Services for potential employment as interpreters. Space is limited and applications are now being accepted. Interested individuals should call 755-4225 or 755-4502 to request a detailed brochure and application packet. |
