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The Michigan Translators/Interpreters Network (MiTiN)  will be hosting its  fourth regional conference on interpreting and translation on Saturday, October 12 in Novi, Michigan.  Interpreter Education Online will be proudly exhibiting there. In addition, IEO's Jinny Bromberg will give an analysis of the growth and change that the interpreting profession has undergone in her presentation "Interpreting: Our profession then and now".

 Attending the MiTiN conference will benefit: 

  • seasoned professional interpreters and translators,
  • those looking into interpreting or translating as a career,
  • those who use interpreting and translation services in the public, private and nonprofit sectors

The conference includes training seminars, professional development activities and an opportunity to meet the friendly faces behind IEO. Be sure to stop by our booth to say hello and take advantage of our conference discount.  

 

Hope to see you there!  

 

 

 

 
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