College Internship/Mentorship Application Process Academic Year 2011-2012

Thank you for your interest in applying to become an intern with our agency for the upcoming academic year. We have confidence that you will find our agency to be one of the premier agencies in the nation providing outstanding interpreting and related services.

American Sign Language Interpreting Services (ASL Services, Inc.) is a nationwide company dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional and ethical Sign Language services at reasonable prices to the community in accordance with the communication preferences of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons we serve.

Since 1989, ASL Services has set the regional standard in bridging communication and enhancing the quality of interaction between the Deaf and Hearing communities.

The ASL Services staff lives up to the highest standards of education and training.

Angela Roth, CSC, NIC (President/CEO) is a nationally recognized leader in the field of American Sign Language interpreting, leads our agency to offer highest interpreting quality and ethics.

ASL Services Professional Development Team composing of both highly regarded nationally and state certified interpreters and Deaf professionals has evolved into a highly regarded academic and professional resource center for all of the agency's interns. This program can accommodate upwards of several interns in the finest of learning and supporting environments.

ASL Services provides primary interpreting services within Central Florida's region in a variety type of settings and is the contractor for interpreting services for major theme parks in Central Florida. ASL Services proudly employs one of the highest ratios of RID nationally certified interpreters on staff.

If you wish to apply for an internship/practicum experience at ASL Services, please send an application package consisting of:

• Two letters of recommendations (one must be from a professor within your ITP/IPP or related program, and the other is at your discretion-no personal references will be accepted)
• A current official college transcript (Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted)
• A resume outlining your working experience, any prior interpreting experience including formal/informal training and current number of interpreting observation hours completed.
• Copies of certificates of any interpreting or Deaf-related workshops or training that you have received in the last five years.
• Copies of certificates of any affiliations to Deaf or interpreting organizations (i.e. RID, NAD, local Deaf and/or interpreting organizations, etc.)
• Copies of any test results that you have taken in related to interpreting, if any, (i.e. RID/NIC Written Examination, State of Florida QA Written or Performance Exam Results, etc.)
• If you are requesting housing assistance for your internship, please provide a letter with this application requesting such assistance. (ASL Services does provide housing assistance to those that are in need based upon availability.)
• A video of yourself (criteria is listed below)
• Please answer each of the following questions listed below and submit them in an essay format.
  • What are your current strengths and challenges in your interpreting skills that you hope ASL Services to help you to improve? (500 words)
  • Describe your post-graduation plans after your internship. (300 words)
  • Why should ASL Services select you as an intern? (250 words)
  • Do you have reliable transportation such a car available for your internship? Please include your answer at the end of your essay.