Join us for a dynamic FREE workshop highlighting career paths for interpreters across various sectors. While Keynote Speaker, Alyes Wong, and other guest speakers will focus on medical interpreting, the session is open to students, multilingual community members, professionals and aspiring interpreters in all fields, including legal, human services, and more! Gain insights from an expert in healthcare interpreting and discover how your language skills can make a meaningful impact in your community. This workshop offers valuable opportunities for career growth and community support through interpreting.

Two Sessions Offered:

April 23 • Wednesday • 1:00 – 5:00 pm • Keynote Speaker: Alyes Wong • Location: Kapiʻolani Community College, Kopiko Building, Room 127B & 128 • Free to attend

April 24 • Thursday • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm • Keynote Speaker: Alyes Wong • Location: Kapiʻolani Community College, Kopiko Building, Room 127B & 128 • Free to attend

Alyes Wong, CoreCHI-P, is the Business Manager of Interpreting and Translation Services at UCSF Health in San Francisco, California. She received her BA degree in Asian Studies with a certificate in Chinese from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Ms. Wong is certified in Cantonese by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) and is also qualified to interpret in Mandarin. She was awarded Interpreter of the Year in 2014 by the California Healthcare Interpreting Association.

 

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