KCR and the Refugee Response Team are pleased to announce a series of interpretation and translation workshops. The workshops are free to all participants and will be held virtually over Zoom between mid-January and early February 2023.
Bekircan (John) Tahberer, certified by Society of Translators and Interpreters of BC, will facilitate a range of courses for new and experienced translators and interpreters alike. These workshops include information and training on effective communication, best practices for interpreters and translators, official document translation, paths to accreditation, and working with translator agencies.
For more information, email ac.rcknull@TRR.
This workshop series is now over. Check out https://kcr.ca/rrt/volunteer-training/ to see some of the recordings!
January 17, 2023 – 10:00-12:30: Official Document Translations
Guidelines and tips on the translation of various legal documents to be submitted to government agencies, schools and other private entities.
January 20, 2023 – 10:00-12:30: Best Practices for Professional Interpreters
Guidelines and tips on various interpreting settings such as community, medical, court and business interpreting.
January 24, 2023 – 10:00-12:30: Paths to Accreditation and Certification as a Translator and Interpreter in Canada
How to be a member of a professional Society (i.e. STIBC) and the Certification Exam.
January 27, 2023 – 10:00-12:30: Working with Translation Agencies
Guidelines and tips on how to approach translation agencies and how to avoid scam and abuse by imposter agencies.
January 31, 2023 – 10:00-12:30: Writing Business Letters and E-mails-Effective Communication Techniques
Effective communication techniques.
February 3, 2023– 10:00-12:30: Official Document Translations
Guidelines and tips on the translation of various legal documents to be submitted to government agencies, schools and other private entities.
February 7, 2023 – 10:00-12:30: Best Practices for Professional Interpreters
Guidelines and tips on various interpreting settings such as community, medical, court and business interpreting.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84829911424?pwd=aU1NcjdXcFFTMDhZZjIvdVAvZTc4QT09
