By: Dr. Russ Shughart ATA’s emphasis on outreach and engagement as part of its coalition advocacy effort provides opportunities for ATA members to learn more about stakeholders in the broader language business. One such stakeholder in the defense language community is the DLI Foundation. Established in 2011, the DLI Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that … [Read more...]
Ensuring Language Access Across the United States: A Closer Look at Key Networks
By: Garrett M. Bradford In a nation as diverse as the United States, ensuring language access is vital for inclusion, equity, and the effective delivery of services to all, regardless of the language they speak. Language access networks play a crucial role in this mission, providing platforms for collaboration, resource sharing, and advocacy to improve language services and … [Read more...]
Finding Your Federal Linguist Career on USAJOBS
Finding Your Federal Linguist Career on USAJOBS If you’re looking for a linguist position (or any position) in the federal government, then you need to be familiar with USAJOBS and how to navigate its postings. USAJOBS is the federal government’s official employment site that “connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the … [Read more...]
Soldier to Language Professional: How Military Experience Paved the Way for an Arabic Language Career
By Michael Renner In the ever-expanding world of language services, individuals embark on unique journeys with tales of dedication, passion, and diverse paths leading to the realm of language mastery. Whether through academic pursuits, cultural immersion, or self-driven passion, these language professionals connect people through the intricate threads of language and culture. … [Read more...]
How You Can Use data.census.gov to Identify Language Needs
On August 11, 2000, Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” directed each federal agency to “examine the services it provides and develop and implement a system by which LEP persons can meaningfully access those services consistent with, and without unduly burdening, the fundamental mission of the agency.” Under the … [Read more...]