Recruitment Information
Applications are now closed for the IRIS Project: CORE rural interpreter training.
For interpreter training candidates
The IRIS: CORE Initiative (Connections, Opportunities, Resources and Education) offers participants a dynamic, cohorted learning experience that will begin with a multi-day face-to-face training and orientation at UNC from June 23-29, 2024. The training is led and facilitated by the IRIS Project leadership team with small group breakout sessions supported by IRIS facilitators and mentors. Training, housing, most meals, and CEUs are free. A $550 travel allotment is provided 6-8 weeks after the face-to-face training.
The IRIS: CORE Initiative's free 9-month online training, encompassing both interpreting knowledge and skills, will be offered via a hybrid delivery system from August 2024-May 2025. After successful completion of the facilitated training and individual & group mentoring, each participant will then have an opportunity to engage in a 6-month induction experience.
Interpreter candidates must be:
- Deaf, Coda, and hearing working interpreters with 3 or more years of rural interpreting experience.
- Available for an in-person, weeklong training at UNC in Greeley, Colorado from June 23-29, 2024.
- Ready to begin a bilingual (ASL & written English) online training and have required technology for a hybrid synchronous/ asynchronous online delivery system.
- Available to commit to and complete ~300 hours of knowledge and skills training followed by ~150 hours of induction and professional experiences (1.5 year commitment from June 2024-December 2025).
IRIS Mentors Lianne Moccia, Alicia McClurkan, Michelle Rheault, Jeremy Quiroga, and Shawnda Lowe
discuss the concept of 'participant-led mentorship' with IRIS Meta Facilitator Donna Walker.
Information about IRIS CORE: Initiative
2024 Cost Comparison for IRIS CORE: Initiative
The IRIS Project will cover...
I need to cover...
Travel
- $550 allotment to help defray costs of airfare, ground transportation, luggage, missed work, etc.
- All travel costs
Lodging
- During onsite dates
- Private room in a shared suite in UNC's North Hall
- Before & after onsite dates
Meals
- 5 catered breakfasts
- 5 catered lunches
- Meals, snacks, & dinners
Training
- 40 hours onsite
- 260 hours online
- N/A
RID CEUs
- 26.5 RID PS CEUs (estimated)
- 2.0 RID PPO CEUs (estimated)
- N/A
Devices
(e.g. webcams, laptops, tablets, etc.)
- N/A
- Provide your own devices (onsite & online)
- Potential loaner devices for onsite with advanced notice
Internet Access
- Free WiFi on campus
- Provide your own high speed internet
- See Technology (above) possible solutions to accessing reliable internet
Learning Platforms
(e.g. GoReact, Zoom, Canvas, etc.)
- Provides access to all learning platforms
- N/A