Avantpage Translations

07/28/2025

High school students in Santa Barbara can now graduate with a professional certificate in translation and interpretation. The expanded program includes medical and legal ethics, hands-on experience, and a nationally recognized 40-hour credential. For students who’ve spent years translating for their families, it’s a chance to turn that responsibility into paid work and a clear professional path.

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Students in Santa Barbara High School’s groundbreaking Translation & Interpretation Pathway graduated with professional certificates that qualify them to enter

07/25/2025

Translations are rarely as simple as swapping words. They’re conversations. Shout-out to Fabiola, whose patience, responsiveness, and respect made this conversation smoother for everyone involved.

07/24/2025

This weekend marks 35 years of the American with Disabilities Act, which works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

Want to learn more? Check out our practical ADA translation tips and real-world compliance examples:

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07/23/2025

On-site interpretation is essential for sensitive or high-stakes conversations, like mental health evaluations or courtroom testimonies, where body language and trust matter most. Remote services are ideal for urgent needs, cost savings, and reaching rural areas. Understanding when to use each helps organizations provide better care and comply with legal requirements.

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07/21/2025

“They come to help build the country and in doing so, build themselves.”

Immigrants influence our cities in ways that often go unrecognized. In Philadelphia, a public art project is changing that. The Philadelphians shares 360° film portraits of residents from Afghanistan, Jamaica, China, Italy, and more.

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The Philadelphians features video portraits of immigrants, in response to the Trump administration’s negative rhetoric

07/18/2025

Thanks to this Student Achievement Council for trusting us to deliver despite a tight timeline. When deadlines get tough, teamwork and clear communication make all the difference.

Here's to a bright future. 😎

07/17/2025

We’re hiring!

Avantpage is currently looking for new team members in project management, linguistics, and DTP. All roles are remote, and all are focused on building language access where it matters most.

✨ Open Positions:
Project Manager
Translation Project Coordinator
Spanish Linguist (Contract)
Desktop Publishing Specialist (Contract)

Want to work with a team that values inclusion, trust, and clarity? Learn more and apply here:
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Discover a fulfilling translator career on Avantpage's dynamic team of linguists, project managers and coordinators, and much more.

07/16/2025

Millions of voters have limited English proficiency, but not every jurisdiction knows what election materials must be translated or how to do it right. Get clarity on the laws that protect language access and how to meet them.

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07/15/2025

Small decisions can make a big difference in translation budgets. This guide shares ways to save without sacrificing quality, like bundling low-volume files, finalizing content before handoff, and using a shared glossary to reduce back-and-forth.

It also calls out common missteps that quietly drive up costs, like scanned edits or internal reviewers who aren’t trained linguists. Clear, specific, and built for teams who already know the basics.

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07/14/2025

Cuts to community interpreter programs in California are forcing many non-English speakers to navigate healthcare alone. Fear of immigration enforcement makes things worse, leading to missed appointments and worse health outcomes.

Even as programs shrink, providers still have to provide language access. Meeting that challenge is important. And not just because it means better care and safer communities.

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Federal cuts are hurting community organizations in California that provide language assistance services to people who speak limited English. Despite President Trump’s executive order declaring English the national language, millions in the U.S. need help navigating the health system.

07/11/2025

When every minute matters in healthcare projects, speed and accuracy can’t wait. Vanessa jumped in with sharp focus, clear communication, and domain know-how. Health plans depend on that level of service and she shows us every day how it's done right. Well done.

07/10/2025

At Avantpage, we help communities access vital information through translation services. We ask questions, listen, and respond to needs because getting your message across matters.

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