Join us for the 2011 Interpreters' Professional Development Workshop

Focus on Interpreter Continuing Education Resources

Friday, April 8, 2011

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Inter-American Development Bank
Enrique V. Iglesias Conference Center
1330 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20577

The Multicultural Community Service (MCS), in partnership with the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs (OLA), and in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is proud to present the 2011 Interpreters' Professional Development Workshop. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to learn about different interpreter trainings and programs at universities around the country, and to participate in sessions led by interpretation experts. The workshop will include a networking lunch, where participants will have the opportunity to discuss their interpreting challenges and experiences with one another.

Workshop Includes:

♦ Note-taking Techniques for Long and Short Consecutive Interpreting: From Conference to Community Settings
♦ Information session with representatives of different universities, association and organizations on interpreting programs, undergraduate, master or other trainings
♦ Q&A sessions with MCS Community interpreter training program alumnae
♦ Training Materials
♦ Continental breakfast and lunch
♦ Celebration of the D.C. Language Act's anniversary
♦ 5 Continuing Education Points for American Translators Association members

Katharine Allen, Key-note Speaker
Co-President of InterpretAmerica, LLC
Owner of Sierra Sky Interpreting and Translation
See Bio

For more information, contact:

Rosa Carrillo (MCS) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , (202) 299-9477

Cecilia Castillo (OLA) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , (202) 671-2824