The Marshallese Interpreting for Community Inclusion Project (MICI) is seeking participants for an upcoming professional training program for adult interpreters who are bilingual in Marshallese and English.
Training Session 1:
December 6th – 9th, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm daily (Virtual, through Zoom)
Register Now for Session 1
(Slots are limited so please register by November 1, 2022.)
Training Session 2:
April 17th – 21st In-Person (Springdale, AR)
Details coming soon.
Cost: Free of charge but advance registration is required
Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years, work in AR, and receive an oral language assessment in English and Marshallese before being accepted in the training course.
Training Topics will include:
• Interpreter roles
• Code of ethics
• Services available to community members
Questions: Contact Tanya Miller-Witsell at tmillerw@uark.edu or 501-301-1113
or Carlnis Jerry at Marshallese Educational Initiative (carlnis@mei.ngo or 479-365-7019 )
This training is being offered in partnership with Marshallese Educational Initiative and SESO, Inc.
MICI is funded by the Arkansas Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities and administered by Partners for Inclusive Communities – University of Arkansas Fayetteville.