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GIS Main OfficePeet Hall, 584(202) 250-2115 (videophone)(202) 651-5199 (voice)(202) 651-51752 (fax)
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Caitlin SmithDirector
Application Deadline March 18, 2016
Program Dates: August 3, 2016 to May 19, 2017
This 9-month program includes:
GIS is one of the largest employers of Deaf Interpreters in the country and offers a wide variety of experiences teaming with both Deaf and Hearing interpreters. Selected interpreters come to campus from August 2016 - May 2017 and work 40-hours a week at GIS while actively engaging in one-on-one mentoring with trained CDI and RSC mentors.
CDI work on campus may include:
In August interpreters are provided with foundational training and orientation which is supported by mentoring and further training during the academic year. This experience will enable you to meet the training requirements necessary to be eligible for the CDI written examination. If you are already a certified interpreter, this rigorous and challenging environment will allow you to work daily with other Deaf interpreters in a collaborative and stimulating work environment while honing your professional competence.
Eligibility Requirements:
Recommended but not required:
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