See the Benefits of School Outreach
ATA's School Outreach Program encourages professional translators and interpreters to share their passion for language with students—in person or virtually.
Attention Teachers and Students!
ATA provides resources to help students of all levels discover the exciting and rewarding careers within the language industry.
Virtual School Outreach
Watch this video to see a sample presentation for students, teachers, and parents to learn about careers in translation and interpreting.
Ready for School Outreach?
You can easily request a School Outreach presentation for your classroom, either in person or virtual.
School Outreach Contest
Giving students a peek inside the profession is fun and rewarding. By sharing your story, you could win a free registration to the ATA Annual Conference!
The ABCs of School Outreach
Get tips on what to say and how to say it, customizable presentations, handouts for teachers, and ideas to go beyond the classroom.
Making the Grade
For each grade level, you’ll find scripts, slides, handouts, and exercises for making it fun and interactive.
Get the Experience
Listen to members share their careers in classrooms around the world and get tips on winning a conference registration.
Earn ATA CEPs
Earn 1 CEPs for each 1-hour presentation, up to 10 CEPs for each reporting period. Refer to Category E: Volunteerism.
You may combine the total minutes of several presentations to reach the 1-hour mark.
Why is School Outreach Important?
In classrooms from grade school to graduate school, you can find the next generation of language professionals and the next generation of clients. The more these future doctors, lawyers, and business owners know about our field, the more likely they'll appreciate the importance of our work.