As of May 2012, SWITS has a new website thanks to ongoing collaboration with Rick and Ana McGrath of Resonate Web Marketing based out of Beloit, Wisconsin. Keep your eyes open for new updates, including a Spanish version of the site, which will be released soon, and sign up for the newsletter at the SWITS website to receive SWITS updates as they happen!

Travesties in translations? Malicious misinterpretation? How do regional differences as simple as one word affect the correct rendition of a document? Which issues frequently contribute to misconceptions about interpreters and translators? Our field is a complicated one. For these discussions and more from the world of interpreting and translations, check out the The SWITS Blog to stay informed. We'll tackle the tough questions and we want to hear your feedback.

SWITS would like to congratulate Sarah Tapia and Raul Romo for their recent certification by the NBCMI (National Board for the Certification of Medical Interpreters). SWITS is proud to have two such talented interpreters, and encourages all interpreters to further their knowledge and certifications in the field. For more information on becoming certified, read Raul Romo and Sarah Tapia now National Board Certified Medical Interpreters! on The SWITS Blog.

Are you interested in receiving training to become a medical or community interpreter? Or, have you ever simply wondered what it takes to be an interpreter? SWITS presents Equal Footing, a training seminar that provides training and an added credential for prospective and practicing interpreters. Equal Footing will be coming to Wisconsin this fall. Sign up for the SWITS eNewsletter to receive an invitation and details as they are announced.

Are you a language professional who needs part time work or are you considering a career change? Why not apply to work as an interpreter? SWITS now offers an online application process, so click here to apply and Join us!

This past August brought another birthday for the director of SWITS! Saul Arteaga turned another day and another year better shortly after having celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the company he directs. Read Happy Birthday Saul! on the SWITS Blog for more information.

Each month, we will spotlight a member of our staff to get to know them better. This month, we'll get to know Pablo Fernandez, a Spanish interpreter, originally from Colombia and now residing in the beautiful state of Wisconsin! Get to know Pablo by reading Meet the SWITS Team - Pablo Fernandez on the SWITS Blog.

The ninth annual MATI (Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters) is coming up! SWITS is proud to sponsor this valuable educational opportunity taking place on Saturday, September 15th in Milwaukee. For more information, read on MATI Conference Upcoming, SWITS to Sponsor.

Suicide is a difficult subject to address, especially for those who have been personally affected by it. Out of the Darkness organizes yearly walks all over the U.S. to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. SWITS was proud to walk for this noble cause on September 9th at Anderson Gardens in Rockford, IL. To read more about this important cause that we sponsor, read SWITS Sponsors Out of the Darkness - Rockford, IL.