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Interpreter Training, Christmas Folklore and Santa’s Evil Friends

By now, we have all heard the song Santa Claus is coming to town, and the not-so-subtle threats that children should behave and be nice, or else Santa will put you on the naughty list. On the surface, the threats seem harmless and even cute, but have you wondered what Santa does with all those naughty children? Is the threat just that Santa won't give a gift to a naughty child, or is it a threat of something more sinister? For the answer, we have to look at Santa's evil brother who actually travels with good ol' saint Nick on December 24.
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Community Interpreting Courses for Remote Work in 3 Top Industries

Online community interpreting courses prepare students for work in a variety of different fields. Enabling individuals who don't speak English to communicate with social service providers in public, medical and legal settings, community interpreting courses offer many job opportunities after completing certification. Our online Business & Community interpreter training course will prepare students for a career in the public sector with corporate businesses, in education, in hospitals and with law enforcement etc. With Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services becoming more accessible, interpreters are no longer required to be physically present during interpreting sessions meaning more job prospects and more clients. Providing vital services to communities with large minority populations, here are the top 3 industries for remote community interpreters to find meaningful work:
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Court Interpreter Certifications and VRI

Court interpreter certifications and their requirements are varied but are essential to ensure the highest quality of service to clients. If you are bilingual and want to make a difference in the United States legal system, court interpreting could provide a meaningful career path for you. Passionate about setting you up for success in your new path, we can prepare you for your next step at becoming a legal interpreter and providing your services to those in need. The court has 3 main categories classifying interpreters:
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Is Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) the Future of Medicine?

It is no secret that the lack of language accessibility in immigration and medicine, has been a major barrier for Hospitals in terms of delivering accurate, and quality care to limited English proficient (LEP) individuals; especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. With Video Remote Interpreting services becoming more readily available, hospital emergency rooms are some of the first locations to experience the benefits with LEP persons.
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