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Guided Dialogue, Reflective Practice, & Authentic Connection
Guided Dialogue, Reflective Practice, & Authentic Connection
What Happens During a LinkUp?
What Happens During a LinkUp?
Each month from September through April, matched pairs meet for approximately one hour to engage in a focused, reflective conversation centered on a single professional theme.
LinkUps are neither casual chitchat nor high-stakes oral exams. Instead, they offer a structured space to explore the human, ethical, and practical realities of transitioning into professional practice.
No Prescriptive Answers
No Prescriptive Answers
Conversations are designed to raise thoughtful questions rather than deliver rigid formulas.
Reciprocal Exchange
Reciprocal Exchange
Both participants bring their observations, questions, and lived experiences to the table.
Flexible Execution
Flexible Execution
Pairs independently schedule their monthly hour and meet virtually, over the phone, or in person.
Anatomy of a LinkUp Discussion Guide
Anatomy of a LinkUp Discussion Guide
To support every conversation without imposing heavy homework, participants receive a concise LinkUp Discussion Guide each month.
Monthly Theme
Monthly Theme
Establishes a focused professional topic relevant to career transition and practice.
Guiding Question
Guiding Question
Invites open inquiry and multiple ethical perspectives rather than a single "correct" answer.
Why This Matters
Why This Matters
Invites open inquiry and multiple ethical perspectives rather than a single "correct" answer.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Defines educational outcomes and supports Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements.
Discussion Pathways
Discussion Pathways
Provides optional conversation prompts that pairs can explore or adapt naturally.
Resources
Resources
Offers brief readings or media for participants who wish to explore deeper.
You don't need all the answers. You just need to be willing to have the conversation.
You don't need all the answers. You just need to be willing to have the conversation.
The LINK Program is founded on the belief that becoming an interpreter involves more than technical skill. It requires cultivating habits of curiosity, humility, and ongoing reflection alongside trusted colleagues.
Ready to view expectations for your role?
Ready to view expectations for your role?
Learn more about eligibility and commitments for Certified Interpreters and Senior Students.
Learn more about eligibility and commitments for Certified Interpreters and Senior Students.
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