Careers in ASL Interpreting with Holly Gaydurgis

In today’s episode, Marisela interviews Holly Gaydurgis, ASL Interpreter Assistant Professor at College of DuPage. Together, they discuss the two main career paths in ASL interpreting—educational and freelance—highlighting the skills developed in the program, such as ASL and English proficiency, ethical decision-making, and cultural mediation. She emphasizes the importance of immersion in the deaf community, learning from deaf influencers, and gaining hands-on experience through practicum and service learning projects. Tune in to learn more about American Sign Language Interpreting Program and explore the details of studying this dynamic program at the College of DuPage.View the College of DuPage American Sign Language Interpreting programContact Holly Gaydurgis by emailing [email protected] or contact the ASL Interpreting programFull episode transcript can be found on the episode page. Below is a general timestamp summary.00:00:00 - 00:01:24Introduction, Host: Maricela Morales & Guest: Holly Gaydurgis, ASL Interpreter Assistant Professor at College of DuPage.00:01:24 - 00:03:02 Overview of ASL Interpreting Field00:03:02 - 00:10:00Skills Developed in ASL Interpreting Program00:10:00 - 00:14:00Experiences and Opportunities for Growth00:14:00 - 00:19:00Preparation for Careers in ASL Interpreting00:19:00 - 00:24:00Advice for Aspiring ASL Interpreters00:24:00 - 00:29:00Resources and Contact Information00:29:00 - 00:30:13ConclusionListeners in the College of DuPage community can visit our website. All other listeners are encouraged to view the resources of their local community college, WIOA training programs, or other local support centers.Send us YOUR Listener Questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @codcareercenter