Work with Us, Grow with Us

It’s not always easy to make the transition from student to professional, especially in the field of Sign Language interpreting. Staff positions for ASL interpreters are few and far between, and freelancing is the name of the game. This leaves recent graduates having to learn how to establish their own business, as well as network to set up a variety of contracts. This can be overwhelming! RGC Access established their Bridge-to-Work mentorship program in 2016 to help with this transition. Every year, RGC Access awards a limited number of interpreter contracts through a competitive process to motived graduates of Interpreting Training Programs (ITPs) who are seeking mentoring and professional development.

The Bridge-to-Work mentorship program is contract based. Selected contractors for the program will have paid opportunities to work alongside nationally certified interpreters, receive on-the-job feedback and mentoring, and meet regularly with our professional development coordinator to create personalized professional development plans. Some other perks include paid observation opportunities, paid professional development, and access to workshops exclusively designed for RGC Access contractors (free CEUs!).

RGC Access does not offer contracts to pre-certified interpreters (without work experience) outside of the Bridge-to-Work program. If you are interested in contracting with RGC Access, please submit your application before May 15, 2021! Apply online on our website at https://rgc-access.org/work-with-us.

RGC Access is dedicated to the growth of our field by supporting new practitioners. Work with us, grow with us!