CORE Interpreters LLC has three main roles for participants. Below we have outlined the benefits and requirements for each of the roles. When completing the "Get Involved" form, please indicate which role you are interested in filling for the next six month cycle. 

Disclosure: CORE Interpreters was imagined by a hearing interpreter, therefore, the design of the program is structured in a more hearing interpreter centric way. CORE does value and desires the input and involvement of Deaf interpreters in all roles. The roles mentioned below can be filled by either a Deaf or hearing interpreter. In the past, we have had Deaf and hearing interpreters in each of the roles listed below. Please reach out to the CORE Chapter near you, in order to learn more!

COach

Most of our Coaches have been working in the interpreting field for at least fifteen years. Many of the Coaches have either taught interpreting, presented workshops, or have a degree in interpreting.  All of the Coaches have interpreter certifications and maintain their CEUs. Each of the Coaches have a say on Match Team decisions. Coaches receive gift cards for their Saturday Workshops and the joy of witnessing our program grow. We expect Coaches to work together to support their Team through check-ins and provide support as needed to Mentor-Mentee pairs on their Team.

mentor

Many of our Mentors have been working in the field for five years or more and have some type of interpreter certification. Mentors have the benefit of mentoring their own Mentee who is assigned to them by our Match Team but the Mentors are also able to get mentoring from their assigned Coaches. Mentors have access to the Saturday Workshops where we provide CEUs. The Mentor role is not a paid position within this program. We expect Mentors to engage in at least 20 hours of mentoring 1:1 with their Mentee during their Cycle.

mentee

Almost all of the Mentees are not yet certified and have graduated from school. Many of our Mentees are new to the field or have been working for less than five years. Our mentorship program provides mentoring through three interpreters who are assigned: two Coaches and one Mentor. Each of the Mentees are expected to attend all CORE events. The Mentees are required to pay $375.00 (USD) for their CORE mentorship experience. CORE Coordinators will support with finding sponsors and scholarship monies for anyone who is unable to afford the fee. We expect Mentees to engage in at least 20 hours of mentoring 1:1 with their Mentor during their Cycle.