Organization/Agency NameZP Better Together
Name of ProgramSMART
Description of the Program

The SMART program is a voluntary, non-paid professional development program for applicants who have not passed the Purple/ZVRS hiring assessment. It provides a variety of mentored activities for professional development each month, including drop-in mentoring sessions, feedback on submitted work samples, guest presenters on various topics, and interactive events.

Target Audience for Program
  • Student Interpreters (Internship/Practicum)
  • Novice Interpreters (Induction/Onboarding)
Deadlines for Application

Rolling admission.

Duration of the Program

Varies depending on progress and interest.

Type of Interpreting
  • Remote
  • Other
Describe the "other" types of interpreting

Opportunities to practice various types of interpreting using recorded sources.

What is the geographic area of your program?National
Is there a fee for application, or for joining the program?No
Is there an opportunity for doing paid interpreting work in the program?No
Website for Programpurplevrs.com
Is mentoring available?Yes
Contact Person: NameCarolyn Heffner
Contact Person: Phone #1(737) 263-4768
Contact Person: Phone #2(916) 580-9008
Contact Person: EmailEmail hidden; Javascript is required.