Bilingual Adult Careers That Actually Pay Off
Bilingual adult careers refers to the many professional opportunities that center language translation or language interpreting. Most often, these employment opportunities arise as language translating or interpreting roles. Yet, many bilingual adults don't realize just how powerful, flexible and financially valuable these careers can be. In fact, language interpreting and translating positions frequently get overlooked just because they require a language interpreting certificate. But that's where the mistake is, though! Because "I already interpret conversations for my family and loved ones. Why do I need a language interpreting course?" Ironically, those are the very reasons to become a language interpreter in the first place.
"I am already bilingual. Why do I need a certificate?"
• Just one single mistranslation under oath can impact whether a judge believes someone when seeking asylum
• Not knowing medical terminology could result in a loved one receiving incorrect diagnosis, injury or death especially when a patient cannot communicate in their doctors' language
• An ESL client could misinterpret resulting in them unknowingly forfeiting legal rights and protections in deportation proceedings
• Feeling overwhelmed and confused in routine client-attorney meetings can mean missing important application deadlines for document applications
The bottom line is: certified interpreters and translators make sure that everyone understands each other. Language professionals ensure everyone gets a fair chance during meetings or appointments that can impact the rest of someone's life.
"Why is this important for bilingual adult careers?"
We teach professional interpreting skills - NOT entire languages
In the world of online learning, we truly stand out. Our approach uses modern technology to deliver high-quality instruction required for true learning. Each and every online interpreter training course takes place in our LIVE video chat classroom. Where students get the privilege of learning from and interacting with expert instructors anywhere there is WiFi connection. Especially in today's world where convenience is key, the quality of our training model cannot be understated.
The very essence of your new career depends on your ability to learn a new skill. Your future success or failure is based on how well you can grasp concepts in class. Even more important is your ability to apply them to real life situations that can have serious real-life consequences for other people. That's why we expect you to already know 2 languages before your online interpreting class even starts... we just provide the industry skills and knowledge.
3 bilingual adult careers that actually pay off:
1. Entry-level language interpreters & translators
According to 2024 reporting from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for language interpreters and translators was $59,440/year. The lowest 10% earned approximately $35,600/year (not bad for a part-time position!) and the highest 10% earned upwards of $90,000/year. The national average for new, and entry-level interpreter roles start somewhere between $30,000 - $50,000/year.
2. Remote interpreters
Freelance and remote interpreters can find a lot of opportunities for work on the internet. Whether you want to make advertisements on spaces like UpWork, make an account with an online language translation app like BoostLingo- there are so many work opportunities available! Remote interpreter salaries range from $56K - $100K/year where the average hovers between $74K - $80K/year. This work is often measured by actual time interpreted rather than hours logged, but the earning potential is huge especially as you gain more experience.
3. Government & Public Service Interpreters
Government interpreter roles tend to pay above national averages- especially for federal or senior level positions. According to USA jobs, federal interpreter positions can range from approximately $73,000 - $185,000/year based on pay grade, experience, security clearance and more. These government interpreting jobs also frequently come with added benefits, retirement plans, and lots of potential for career growth.
| Ideal for those who: | What you’ll learn: | Outcome: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRI/ Online Video Remote Interpreter Training 12 hr, 3 Week Course January 20 - February 5, 2026 | * Want to interpret conversation * Want to work remotely or internationally * Are tech savvy * Want to work for themselves or start their own remote interpreting business * Want to continue learning: either already completed another course, or want to continue learning in the future | * Remote interpreting tips and best practices for video & telephonic methods * Professional protocols for popular online interpreting platforms * How to professionally manage a remote conference call (turn-taking, visibility, sound quality etc) * Ethics and confidentiality in remote settings * Reducing fatigue and maintaining accuracy online * Essential language interpreter skills and techniques for remote interpreting | * Certificate proving that you successfully completed the course * Ready for non-licensed interpreter roles * Options to continue learning by enrolling in other interpreter training courses |
| Online Government & National Security Interpreter Training 30 hr, 6 Week Course January 26 - March 2, 2026 | * Are already working as a bilingual government contractor or who aspire to * Already or desire to work in federal, state or local government agencies * Desire a public facing role * Do not mind responsibility and can handle confidential information * Want to responsibility during immigration and asylum-related proceedings * Want a public service oriented career in an administrative setting * Have a busy schedule * Can pass a background check for security clearance | * The role of language interpreters in government and public sector environments * How to remain impartial and maintain professional conduct when handling confidential or sensitive information * Interpreting terminology directly related to immigration, public policy and government translator techniques * Case studies based on real-world scenarios * Skill building exercises focused on accuracy | * Certificate of successful course completion * Ready for non-licensed interpreter roles * Are prepared to take, and pass the language proficiency and interpreting skills test for government language interpreting work |
| Online Translation Technology Training 45 hr, 7 Week Standard Course February 10 - March 26, 2026 | * Want to interpret written texts and documents * Want to work remotely or internationally * Are tech savvy * Want to work for themselves or start their own interpreting business * Want to continue learning: either already completed another course, or want to continue learning in the future | * How to comprehend complex written text in one language and write it in another * Different styles and approaches for document translation * Techniques to identify and handle situational and cultural context in a written document * How to operate and use translation technology and software * Machine translation * Software and website localization | * Certificate proving that you successfully completed the course * Ready for non-licensed translator roles * Options to continue learning by enrolling in other training courses |
Our online translator classes are taught by expert instructors ✅ who have real-world experience in their interpreting specialty. They have worked hard to make fully remote online courses that are unique and engaging ✅ using a hands-on approach that is unparalleled by the competition. If you or someone you know is interested in our online Medical Interpreter Training Programs with live instruction✅, our fully remote yet real time classes ✅ are offered in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Farsi, French, Hindi, Korean, Somali, Urdu, Ukrainian languages online and onsite.
