General Information about the Dive In Project

Does entering the interpreting profession feel like standing on the edge of the deep end of a pool? Are you excited to enter the water yet unsure how to take the plunge? If you answer yes to either or both of those questions, you will want to check out the CATIE Center’s new program, Dive In, which is designed to support novice interpreters in building skills and confidence in interpreting.

The Dive In project will be supporting both Deaf and hearing novice interpreters as you work to gain the credentials you need to take the next step in your career. Whether you are working toward earning CDI, NIC or BEI certification, obtaining state licensure, or passing an agency screening, the Dive In project will offer you support in your efforts.

The Dive In project includes:

  • A national survey identifying programs supporting novice interpreters entering into interpreting in the community and the creation of a searchable database for novice interpreters to be able to find a program that fits for them.
  • The creation of a self-directed set of online modules and experiences with support from the CATIE Center. These modules will be free, open to all, and support the development of skills needed to provide quality interpreting services in vocational rehabilitation as well as additional settings. Included in this will be the option to get a GoReact license to use for self-analysis and peer dialogue.  These modules will be available starting in Fall of 2022 and we are excited to be able to offer support to a wide range of novice interpreters. It doesn’t matter when (or if) you graduated from an interpreter education program, what goal you are working toward, or where you live, this program will be available to support you.
  • A pilot cohort of 20 novice interpreters from Georgia, Massachusetts, and Minnesota to go through a three phase program of assessment, professional development planning, and implementation of the plan.  This application will be in coordination with the CATIE Center’s partners in these states and will be open April 1 with a start date for the cohort of June 1. After the pilot process, we will assess how widely we can open up the application to other regions.  

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