Get to Know Translators and Interpreters
The importance of professional translation and interpreting is often not understood by the general public. ATA explains why it is critical to hire qualified translators and interpreters.
The Importance of Diversity
ATA strives to represent and elevate people from all over the world, by working to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
How Your Smartphone was Made
See how translators, interpreters, localizers, transcreation experts, proofreaders, editors, and more helped turn a concept into the cell phone you’re likely holding in your hand.
A Day in the Life of Translators and Interpreters
ATA invites you to see how translators and interpreters work in this short animated video! Please share on your personal and professional social media networks and add your own story to the posts.
5 Reasons to Join ATA
Listen to current ATA members tell you how ATA can help you:
1. CONNECT to clients,
2. LEARN new skills,
3. GROW your potential,
4. ADVANCE your career, and
5. SAVE while doing it all!
ATA Membership
The demand for translators and interpreters has grown but finding quality jobs is still a challenge. That's where the power of an ATA membership can make a difference!
ATA President Welcomes New Members
ATA President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo welcomes translators, interpreters, and other language services providers who have recently joined the American Translators Association.
Benefits of ATA Membership
ATA supports you and your career with member-priced education, professional connections, and 24/7 promotion on ATA’s Language Services Directory.
The Impact of ATA
Are you a beginning translator or interpreter or a long-term veteran? ATA can help you discover new contacts, new colleagues, and new skills to boost your career.
ATA Annual Conference
Attracting translators, interpreters, and company owners from over 50 countries, the ATA Annual Conference offers four days of nonstop learning and networking.
ATA 66th Annual Conference: Get Ready!
No matter what your language, specialty, or experience level, you’ll discover ways to enhance your translation and interpreting skills and grow your business. Get a glimpse of ATA66 in Boston, October 22-25, 2025.
ATA School Outreach
Your students are thinking about their futures. Give them the opportunity to hear about this exciting career from a local professional.
School Outreach 2022 Contest Winner
ATA member Aída Carrazco, an English to Spanish translator based in Mexico, won the 2022 ATA School Outreach Contest. See photos and videos from her presentation.
School Outreach for a Virtual Classroom
You are invited to a virtual presentation on careers in translation and interpreting. Students, teachers, and parents of all ages, languages, and levels are welcome!
Benefits of School Outreach
ATA’s School Outreach Program encourages professional translators and interpreters to visit classrooms and share their passion for language with students.
ATA Mentoring Program
Offering matching services to members at different stages in their career, mentees and mentors benefit from this mutually rewarding program.
The ATA Mentoring Experience
Listen to mentors describe their experience taking part in ATA’s Mentoring Program. Mentors volunteer to help mentees but, in return, they gain new perspectives and appreciation for their translation and interpreting careers.