{"id":38357,"date":"2024-02-16T15:35:36","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T20:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/?page_id=38357"},"modified":"2024-11-18T11:29:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T16:29:12","slug":"interpreter-access-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Interpreter ACCESS Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-breadcrumbs-hero breadcrumbs-hero-normal uncg-block-wrapper\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,transparent,rgba(0,0,0,.4),rgba(0,0,0,.4)),url(https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IAPCover2-1.jpg);background-position:48% 37%\"><div class=\"uncg-wrapper-inner inner-content-alignment-bottom\" style=\"padding-right:48px;padding-left:48px;min-height:600px\"><div class=\"uncg-wrapper-inner-content\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs align  wp-block-bcn-breadcrumb-trail has-text-color has-background\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\">\n\t<span><\/span>\n\t<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to The Center for New North Carolinians.\" href=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\" class=\"home\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">The Center for New North Carolinians<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Interpreter ACCESS Project<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-wrapper uncg-block-wrapper max-width-large has-dark-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(0deg,transparent,transparent,rgba(0,0,0,.4),rgba(0,0,0,.4)),#00698C\"><div class=\"uncg-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-top:48px;padding-bottom:48px;padding-right:48px;padding-left:48px\"><div class=\"uncg-wrapper-inner-content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-uncg-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1e834f01a17ec9be0b03ce72a8146fc\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>The Interpreter ACCESS Project (IAP) aims to have a pool of trained interpreters in various languages who are culturally competent and professional to respond to interpretation requests from local health and human service providers so that Limited English Proficiency persons can obtain culturally and linguistically appropriate assistance, in accordance with&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lep.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Title VI<\/a>.&nbsp; IAP also aims to train bilingual individuals who want to work in the interpreting field to be culturally competent, professional interpreters.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-wrapper uncg-block-wrapper\" style=\"background:#e5e6e4\"><div class=\"uncg-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-top:48px;padding-bottom:48px;padding-right:48px;padding-left:48px\"><div class=\"uncg-wrapper-inner-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-tabs\"><ul class=\"nav nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><\/ul><div class=\"tab-content\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button class=\"nav-link active\" id=\"6f8d456f-6c10-4523-8f76-2df82b385d4f-tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#tab-id-6f8d456f-6c10-4523-8f76-2df82b385d4f\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-id-6f8d456f-6c10-4523-8f76-2df82b385d4f\" aria-selected=\"true\">Need an Interpreter?<\/button><\/li><div class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"tab-id-6f8d456f-6c10-4523-8f76-2df82b385d4f\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"6f8d456f-6c10-4523-8f76-2df82b385d4f-tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<p>The IAP Interpreter Bank is a fee-based program that provides interpreters in the following primary languages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-underline-list-style has-columns-2\">\n<li>Spanish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arabic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>French<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rhade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jarai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vietnamese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swahili<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact us at 336.256.1059 or email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:iap@uncg.ed\">iap@uncg.ed<\/a>u to request an interpreter or for more information on the interpreter services we provide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button class=\"nav-link\" id=\"531606eb-e1d4-4e17-980b-9a2ae15e8826-tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#tab-id-531606eb-e1d4-4e17-980b-9a2ae15e8826\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-id-531606eb-e1d4-4e17-980b-9a2ae15e8826\" aria-selected=\"true\">Become an Interpreter<\/button><\/li><div class=\"tab-pane\" id=\"tab-id-531606eb-e1d4-4e17-980b-9a2ae15e8826\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"531606eb-e1d4-4e17-980b-9a2ae15e8826-tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<p>Our interpreter bank consists of skilled independent contractors proficient in interpreting for limited English proficiency clients at health and human services facilities, mainly in medical settings. Our interpreters undergo rigorous professional training, maintain ongoing education requirements, and adhere to health standards. With a commitment to facilitating effective communication, our team ensures seamless interactions between clients and service providers, promoting access to vital healthcare and support services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Become an interpreter with the IAP program where language becomes the bridge to understanding. If you possess a passion for serving others through language access, this opportunity is tailor made for you. Join our interpreter bank and embark on a journey of meaningful service. Let your passion ignite change across cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"become_interpreter\"><em><strong>To join the IAP team, you must submit an Application and additional documentation found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IAP-Bank-OVERVIEW_2024.docx\">Interpreter Requirements<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/interpreter-application\/\"><strong>Apply Now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please Note:&nbsp; The Interpreter ACCESS Project requires at least 6 months prior interpreting experience, either paid, volunteer, or informal.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button class=\"nav-link\" id=\"3cb671ff-5840-4a4f-84a2-eee554c3b1a2-tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#tab-id-3cb671ff-5840-4a4f-84a2-eee554c3b1a2\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-id-3cb671ff-5840-4a4f-84a2-eee554c3b1a2\" aria-selected=\"true\">Interpreter Training<\/button><\/li><div class=\"tab-pane\" id=\"tab-id-3cb671ff-5840-4a4f-84a2-eee554c3b1a2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"3cb671ff-5840-4a4f-84a2-eee554c3b1a2-tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-columns-1\">\n<li>Train bilingual individuals to be culturally competent, professional interpreters as a means to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate health and human services for individuals with Limited English Proficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train bilingual individuals and familiarize them with the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice set forth by the National Council of Interpreters in Health Care (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncihc.org\/ethics-and-standards-of-practice\">NCIHC<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raise awareness and advocacy for compliance with the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lep.gov\/\">Title VI<\/a>&nbsp;of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and promote meaningful access to services to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide &nbsp;continuing education opportunities in the interpreting profession in North Carolina.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-alternate-list-style has-columns-1\">\n<li>A link with payment instructions will be sent via email once registration is complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All trainings occur at 923 W. Gate City Blvd. Free Parking is provided. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional training workshops available.&nbsp; Workshops can be customized to your organization\u2019s needs.&nbsp; Offsite workshops available.&nbsp; Please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:n_viki@uncg.edu\">n_viki@uncg.edu<\/a>&nbsp;for more information and pricing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See <a href=\"#training\">below<\/a> for more information on courses and dates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-wrapper uncg-block-wrapper\" style=\"background:#a6b0b7\"><div class=\"uncg-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-top:48px;padding-bottom:48px;padding-right:48px;padding-left:48px\"><div class=\"uncg-wrapper-inner-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-strike-through\" id=\"training\">Interpreter Training Courses &amp; Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***The CNNC website is scheduled to undergo maintenance Tuesday, November 19th between 10:00am and 2:00pm at which time the form may be unavailable.  If it is not available, please check back after 2:00 pm on November 19th.***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/iap-registration\/\">Register for Training Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-strike-through\">Upcoming Trainings<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"uncg-block events-carousel-overflow wp-block-events events-block list-color-white\" data-category=\"105\" data-theme-style=\"carousel\" data-list-count=\"4\" data-link-text=\"More Event Information\">\n   <div class=\"loading-overlay hide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.uncg.edu\/web-assets\/theme\/assets\/images\/spinner1.gif\" alt=\"Loading...\"><\/div>\n         <article class=\"events-placement\"><\/article>\n            <div class=\"container pb-4\">\n         <p class=\"text-center\">\n            <a href=\"\/events\/\" class=\"btn btn-rt-icon has-uncg-blue-color btn-link-underline\"\n               title=\"View Full Calendar of Events\">\n               <span>View Full Calendar of Events<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n         <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n   <\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IAP Training Workshop Catalog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-accordion accordion accordion-flush\" id=\"accordion-ffdae7a6-2d95-4196-8786-6e608817ed88\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-accordion-item accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-6214900d-6ca2-4a04-9f02-89c0ed7e695f-0\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-6214900d-6ca2-4a04-9f02-89c0ed7e695f-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-6214900d-6ca2-4a04-9f02-89c0ed7e695f-0\">Foundations of Professional Interpreting<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse-6214900d-6ca2-4a04-9f02-89c0ed7e695f-0\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-0\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-ffdae7a6-2d95-4196-8786-6e608817ed88\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The Foundations of Professional Interpreting is a 2-day, 16-hour workshop (8 hours\/day) that provides individuals with the basic knowledge about principles and standards of interpreting in the health and human service fields established by the National Council for Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC).&nbsp; In addition to learning the nine principles and thirty-two standards of practice for interpreting, the course covers topics of demographics, intercultural competence, communication, modes of interpreting, and roles of the professional interpreter.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>This course is a prerequisite for the Foundations of Medical Interpreting and Skills Improvement workshops.&nbsp; $250.00<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-accordion-item accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-5348793a-bcac-4d2a-8c53-43a9512fc30e-1\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-5348793a-bcac-4d2a-8c53-43a9512fc30e-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-5348793a-bcac-4d2a-8c53-43a9512fc30e-1\">Foundations of Professional Interpreting &#8211; Skills Improvement<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse-5348793a-bcac-4d2a-8c53-43a9512fc30e-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-ffdae7a6-2d95-4196-8786-6e608817ed88\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The Foundations of Professional Interpreting \u2013 Skills Improvement is a 1-day, 8-hour workshop that provides individuals with the opportunity to review the principles and standards of interpreting in health and human services and explore challenging scenarios through interactive role plays, as well as providing helpful tips.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>$125.00<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-accordion-item accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-27cd374f-8afb-4ead-84c0-ba95d0b835d9-2\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-27cd374f-8afb-4ead-84c0-ba95d0b835d9-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-27cd374f-8afb-4ead-84c0-ba95d0b835d9-2\">Foundations of Medical Interpreting<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse-27cd374f-8afb-4ead-84c0-ba95d0b835d9-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-ffdae7a6-2d95-4196-8786-6e608817ed88\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The Foundations of Medical Interpreting is a 2-day, 16-hour workshop that provides individuals with the basic knowledge and tips about interpreting in a variety of health care settings.&nbsp; The course provides a review of the principles and standards of interpreting, as well as roles of the interpreter.&nbsp; The course covers topics of medical terminology, basic anatomy, overview of common diseases and treatments, interpreting in different medical settings (i.e., pediatrics, obstetrics, oncology, dentistry, end-of-life, etc.), and tools for the medical interpreter.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>$250.00<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-accordion-item accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-e587d3de-71cb-4e8e-9303-bfd9a56af8b2-3\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-e587d3de-71cb-4e8e-9303-bfd9a56af8b2-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-e587d3de-71cb-4e8e-9303-bfd9a56af8b2-3\">Foundations of Mental Health Interpreting<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse-e587d3de-71cb-4e8e-9303-bfd9a56af8b2-3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-ffdae7a6-2d95-4196-8786-6e608817ed88\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The Foundations of Mental Health Interpreting is a 1-day, 8-hour workshop that provides individuals with the basic knowledge and tips about interpreting in a variety of mental health settings.&nbsp; The course provides a review of the principles and standards of interpreting, as well as roles of the interpreter.&nbsp; The course covers topics of mental health terminology, overview of common mental health illnesses and treatments, interpreting in different mental health settings (i.e., individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, etc.), and tools for the mental health interpreter.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>$125.00<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-accordion-item accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-41f6910b-aaa9-4cf7-bb5d-3e07003fb143-4\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-41f6910b-aaa9-4cf7-bb5d-3e07003fb143-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-41f6910b-aaa9-4cf7-bb5d-3e07003fb143-4\">Foundations of School Interpreting<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse-41f6910b-aaa9-4cf7-bb5d-3e07003fb143-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-ffdae7a6-2d95-4196-8786-6e608817ed88\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The Foundations of School Interpreting is a 1-day, 5-hour workshop that provides individuals with the basic knowledge and tips about interpreting in school settings.&nbsp; The course provides a review of the principles and standards of interpreting, as well as roles of the interpreter.&nbsp; The course covers topics of school terminology, interpreting in different school settings (i.e., IEP meetings, parent-teacher meetings, PTA meetings, etc.), and tools for the school interpreter.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>$75.00<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-accordion-item accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-a6ae5f3b-1501-4f23-9e56-14883679d1f3-5\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-a6ae5f3b-1501-4f23-9e56-14883679d1f3-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-a6ae5f3b-1501-4f23-9e56-14883679d1f3-5\">Interpreter Toolkit: Sight Translation<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse-a6ae5f3b-1501-4f23-9e56-14883679d1f3-5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-ffdae7a6-2d95-4196-8786-6e608817ed88\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Sight Translation is a workshop available through our Interpreter Toolkit series.&nbsp; This is a 1-day, 2-hour workshop that provides interpreters with sight translation tips and practice through interactive role plays and exercises.&nbsp; $75.00<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-accordion-item accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-621ac0d9-6cda-492d-92eb-cbe0c20f01c5-6\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-621ac0d9-6cda-492d-92eb-cbe0c20f01c5-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-621ac0d9-6cda-492d-92eb-cbe0c20f01c5-6\">Interpreter Toolkit: Memory Building<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse-621ac0d9-6cda-492d-92eb-cbe0c20f01c5-6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-ffdae7a6-2d95-4196-8786-6e608817ed88\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Memory Building is a workshop available through our Interpreter Toolkit series.&nbsp; This is a 1-day, 2-hour workshop that provides interpreters with memory-building tips and practice through interactive role plays and exercises.&nbsp; $75.00<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-flexible-content-cards\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-flexible-content-cards-item\"><div class=\"flexible-content-cards-item-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"person-chalkboard\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-person-chalkboard \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" value=\"person-chalkboard\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M192 96a48 48 0 1 0 0-96 48 48 0 1 0 0 96zm-8 384V352h16V480c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32V192h56 64 16c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H384V64H576V256H384V224H320v48c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48H592c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H368c-26.5 0-48 21.5-48 48v80H243.1 177.1c-33.7 0-64.9 17.7-82.3 46.6l-58.3 97c-9.1 15.1-4.2 34.8 10.9 43.9s34.8 4.2 43.9-10.9L120 256.9V480c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 class=\"flexible-content-cards-item-heading\">Trainers<\/h3><p class=\"flexible-content-cards-item\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uncg.edu\/employees\/nozipho-viki\/\">Nozipho Viki:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Hailing from Zimbabwe, Nozipho\u2019s journey to becoming an advocate for immigrants and refugees has been deeply personal. She arrived in the United Stated in 2010 as a refugee and has made Greensboro, NC, her home by immersing herself in community service and education.<br><br>Her academic journey reflects her commitment to understanding global dynamics and fostering integration. She holds a master\u2019s degree in public administration from North Carolina Central University. She completed her bachelor\u2019s degree in international and Global Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Nozipho Completed 64 hours of Professional Medical Interpreter Training through Bridging the Gap Program. \u00a0Her academic pursuits have equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complexities of cross-cultural communication. Nozipho\u2019s dedication to service is exemplified through various roles like her service in AmeriCorps, and her tenure with the Guilford County Department of Social Services, among others.<br>Driven by the passion for empowerment, Nozipho has found her niche in interpreter training. As an interpreter trainer she bridges language barriers and empower individuals to communicate effectively across cultures. Her journey as a former refugee fuels her passion for this work, driving her to create a more inclusive and compassionate environment for all.<br><br>In her spare time, Nozipho enjoys working out and cherishing moments with her family and friends.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/iap-registration\/\">Register for Training Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-flexible-content-cards\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-flexible-content-cards-item\"><div class=\"flexible-content-cards-item-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"location-dot\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-location-dot \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" value=\"location-dot\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 class=\"flexible-content-cards-item-heading\">Areas Served<\/h3><p class=\"flexible-content-cards-item\">IAP bank interpreters serve Guilford County and the surrounding Triad area. Thousands of bilingual individuals from various countries have been trained over the past 10 years across North Carolina and from several other states in the U.S.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-flexible-content-cards-item\"><div class=\"flexible-content-cards-item-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"address-book\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-address-book \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" value=\"address-book\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M96 0C60.7 0 32 28.7 32 64V448c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V64c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H96zM208 288h64c44.2 0 80 35.8 80 80c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H144c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16c0-44.2 35.8-80 80-80zm-32-96a64 64 0 1 1 128 0 64 64 0 1 1 -128 0zM512 80c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16s-16 7.2-16 16v64c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16s16-7.2 16-16V80zM496 192c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v64c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16s16-7.2 16-16V208c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zm16 144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16s-16 7.2-16 16v64c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16s16-7.2 16-16V336z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 class=\"flexible-content-cards-item-heading\">Contact<\/h3><p class=\"flexible-content-cards-item\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"wp-image-38221\" style=\"width: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png 591w, https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 20px) 100vw, 20px\" \/> For more information about becoming an interpreter with IAP or any of the Professional Interpreter Trainings, please contact Nozipho Viki at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:n_viki@uncg.edu\">n_viki@uncg.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:336-256-8617\">336.256.8617<\/a><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"wp-image-38221\" style=\"width: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png 591w, https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 20px) 100vw, 20px\" \/> For more information about contracting interpretation services, please contact iap@uncg.edu or Judy at 336.256.1059.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"wp-image-38221\" style=\"width: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png 591w, https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 20px) 100vw, 20px\" \/>You can also contact the following email address for general inquiries:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:IAP@uncg.edu\">IAP@uncg.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uncg-next-gen-blocks-featured-item uncg-block-wrapper\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(0deg,transparent,transparent,rgba(0,0,0,.4),rgba(0,0,0,.4)),#0f2044\"><div class=\"uncg-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-right:48px;padding-left:48px\"><div class=\"uncg-wrapper-inner-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-uncg-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:44px\">Interpreting Saved My Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-uncg-white-color has-text-color\">Tony, one of the many wonderful interpreters at the Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC) Interpreter Access program (IAP), was called on for a special assignment in September. He interpreted for Spanish-speaking individuals at a Census drive-thru for High Point Central High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-alternate\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreting-saved-my-life\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Tony-Waving-1-16x9-3-scaled-e1708449262933-1024x1024.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Tony-Waving-1-16x9-3-scaled-e1708449262933-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8025 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":48,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"hide_page_title":"yes","hide_breadcrumbs":"yes","hide_featured_image":"","_meta_field_banner_image":[],"_meta_field_nav_page_parent_limit":"0","_meta_field_nav_page_depth_limit":"0","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-38357","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Interpreter ACCESS Project | The Center for New North Carolinians<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Interpreter ACCESS Project | The Center for New North Carolinians\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Center for New North Carolinians\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-11-18T16:29:12+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/\",\"name\":\"Interpreter ACCESS Project | The Center for New North Carolinians\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-02-16T20:35:36+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-11-18T16:29:12+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png\",\"width\":591,\"height\":591},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Interpreter ACCESS Project\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/\",\"name\":\"The Center for New North Carolinians\",\"description\":\"The Center for New North Carolinians\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Interpreter ACCESS Project | The Center for New North Carolinians","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Interpreter ACCESS Project | The Center for New North Carolinians","og_url":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/","og_site_name":"The Center for New North Carolinians","article_modified_time":"2024-11-18T16:29:12+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png","type":"","width":"","height":""}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/","url":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/","name":"Interpreter ACCESS Project | The Center for New North Carolinians","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png","datePublished":"2024-02-16T20:35:36+00:00","dateModified":"2024-11-18T16:29:12+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Next-Gen-Icons.png","width":591,"height":591},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/interpreter-access-project\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Interpreter ACCESS Project"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/#website","url":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/","name":"The Center for New North Carolinians","description":"The Center for New North Carolinians","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38357","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38357"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38357\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38988,"href":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38357\/revisions\/38988"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnnc.uncg.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}