American Translators Association (ATA)
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- Address:
- 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 590
- Alexandria
- VA 22314
- United States
- Alexandria
- Phone:
- +1-703-6836100
- Fax:
- +1-703-6836122
- Professions:
- Translation & Interpretation
- Region of activity:
- National
- United States
- Scope of membership:
- Worldwide
Founded: 1959
Members: 9,000
Description
The American Translators Association is the largest professional association of translators and interpeters in the US with 9,000 members.
Mission / Aims
ATA's primary goals include fostering and supporting the professional development of translators and interpreters and promoting the translation and interpretation professions.
Principal activities
Online Directories to help the business community and the public find translators and/or interpreters
Annual Conference
Professional Development Seminars
Networking opportunities
Monthly magazine
13 specialized divisions
Certification program
Training / Licensing / Certification
ATA offers a certification exam for translators. We offer testing in 26 language combinations.