Because no interpreter grows alone.
LINK is a structured Community of Practice connecting interpreting students with certified, practicing interpreters for guided monthly conversations rooted in learning, inquiry, networking, and kinship.
The transition from interpreter education to professional practice is supported when we think, reflect, and learn together. LINK is built on the philosophy that everyone has knowledge to contribute, regardless of years of experience.
Professional interpreters continue learning.
Students contribute fresh perspectives.
Learning flows in both directions.
We enter each conversation with curiosity before certainty, humility before expertise, and reflection before conclusions.
Review the monthly LinkUp Discussion Guide, central guiding question, and optional resources.
Engage in one focused, ~1-hour conversation (LinkUp) each month in a flexible format.
Complete a brief post-LinkUp reflection documenting key insights and new questions.
Carry new perspectives into ongoing practice while building lasting professional kinship.
✔️ A structured Community of Practice
✔️ One meaningful ~1-hour conversation per month
✔️ Reciprocal learning and shared inquiry
✔️ Flexible formats (virtual, phone, or in person)
❌ A tutor or skill practice provider
❌ An evaluative or supervisory program
❌ A replacement for classroom instruction
❌ An on-demand availability expectation
