The Compass Program is designed for heritage language users of ASL (a Coda, Mother-Father-Deaf, Deaf-parented). If you are a Coda considering using your native ASL talents to pursue a career in ASL/English interpreting, we have developed a program to support your goal of working as a professional interpreter. The program has been developed by Codas and Deaf instructors and includes several options for online training, education and mentoring.
The goal of Deaf Interpreter Academy is to increase the number of trained Deaf interpreters from diverse backgrounds. DIA provides interpreting training to both Deaf and hearing interpreters through webinars, training programs, mentoring, and other resources.
The Educational Interpreter Enhancement (EIE) program is an online hands-on advancement training for ASL-English interpreters working primarily in K-12 settings.
Synergy is a partnership with Interpreter Education Programs (IEPs) throughout the United States and Canada. The program's goal is to prepare interpreters to work across community, educational and Video Relay Service (VRS) settings.
Connections provides support and resources to local interpreters new to the VRS setting. Resources are provided to help them learn and thrive in this new environment.
The learning never stops at Sorenson. Once you become an employee, there are all kinds of different offerings to support you as you learn, grow and thrive in your career. Want to see a sampling of the benefits you could enjoy?
