Cross-Cultural
Interpreting Services (CCIS)

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Request an Interpreter
Interpreters are available every day of the week. Our extensive database allows us to promptly locate an interpreter according to language, gender, location and/or client preference. When emergency situations arise and there is no time to have an interpreter present, CCIS can provide interpretation over the telephone within minutes.

Request Translation Services
CCIS provides prompt, professional translation available in over 70 languages.
All materials are reviewed by a second translator to ensure accuracy. Translations are delivered via email and diskette, with an accompanying hard copy. Notary services are also available.

Register for Assessment
CCIS can assist employers in evaluating an individual’s interpretation skills. The assessment may cover document translation, oral testing (including dialogue conversation and providing a sight translation of a document), vocabulary (industry specific), and/or essay. CCIS can develop an assessment exam integrating specific cultural concepts tailored to meet any employer’s needs.

Get information on Training
Our experienced team of trainers focuses on the role and ethics of the professional interpreter while utilizing intensive role-playing to prepare students for handling such issues as client confidentiality, cultural barriers, and ethical dilemmas. Each course emphasizes the facilitation of communication between two people who speak different languages.

Get information on Customized Services
Beyond interpretation and translation, CCIS provides on site consultation and training to enhance the cross-cultural knowledge and skills of organizations, their employees, and professional practitioners.