The ATA Public Relations Committee. You're probably asking yourself, "What's in it for me"? Actually quite a lot. Listen in to Episode 16 of The ATA Podcast to learn about the three audiences the PR Committee has targeted for outreach and what it does to get the message across.

International Translation Day is more than a one-day event. Listen to ATA President David Rumsey talk about how translators and interpreters can celebrate their professions all year long as volunteers. David also discusses the background of the UN's historic recognition of September 30 as International Translation Day. #ITD2017

In this episode of The ATA Podcast, President David Rumsey looks back at the first six months of this year as well as at his time in office. Ethics, the computerized certification exam, finances, and outreach to sister organizations are all part of the picture. President-Elect Corinne McKay reviews last year's ATA Annual Conference in San Francisco and this year's Conference in Washington, DC. David and Corinne wrap up the podcast with news on ATA's public relations efforts.

An association’s code of ethics defines it as no other description can. It tells the group’s purpose; its ideals and values; the standards of professionalism it expects; and most importantly, the real world ethical dilemmas its members may face. Listen in as ATA Ethics Committee Chair Ted Wozniak talks with Host Matt Baird about the association's code and the Committee behind the scenes making it work.

ATA's School Outreach Program is now in its 12th year and more popular than ever!  Listen in as School Outreach Committee Member Birgit Vosseler-Brehmer talks to Podcast Host Matt Baird about the program and how members are sharing their careers in classrooms around the world. Birgit also gives up some tips on winning a free registration to ATA's Annual Conference through the School Outreach Contest.

In November 2016 ATA began listing interpreter credentials in its Directory of Translators and Interpreters. What does this mean? For one thing, directory-users can search for interpreters by their credentials and credentialing organizations. But there's more! Find out what else this new feature can do for interpreters in podcast Host Matt Baird's interview with Melinda Gonzalez-Hibner, Chair of ATA's Interpretation Policy Advisory Committee.

How does ATA membership pay for itself? Access to clients through the Association's online Directory of Translators and Interpreters is one way. But there's more. Listen in to Episode 9 of The ATA Podcast as host Matt Baird interviews Membership Committee Chair Tess Whitty to learn what ATA membership has to offer.