NMCDHH Interpreter Apprentice Program wants you for FY 25!
The New Mexico Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Apprenticeship Program is a part time, paid 12-month program designed to help interpreters develop their tools and knowledge to effectively interpret in a variety of scenarios and to prepare for a national level interpreter assessment. This program is not limited to recent graduates of an interpreter training program but is open to all interpreters who are eligible for a New Mexico Provisional Interpreter License. The FY 25 program will run July 2024 to June 2025.
What are some of the benefits?
- Paid opportunities for observation, professional development, and interpreting
- A personalized professional development plan that meets your skills where they are and grows as you hone those skills
- One-on-one mentoring with a certified mentor
- Work with a peer group of apprentices in structured opportunities to develop your skills in theoretical and practical interpreting
- Work with a diverse Deaf and Hard of Hearing staff who are generous with feedback
- Interpret in a variety of high register and interactive assignments
- Learn how to use and apply Demand Control Schema to your work for effective, ethical decision-making
- Prepare for a national level interpreter assessment
- Receive the opportunity to contract with the Commission after successfully completing the apprenticeship
Applications will be due no later than 2:00 pm MST on Monday April 1, 2024, with interviews to follow.
For questions or to receive an application packet please contact Jessica Eubank, Communication Development Specialist, at Jessica.Eubank@cdhh.nm.gov
Please Note, this apprenticeship is not designed to be full time interpreting work. Selected apprentices will be expected to establish other interpreting contracts in addition to this program.