Medical Interpreting
“They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
- Maya Angelou
Following his return from China, Justin decided to move to Portland for a change of scenery and a fresh beginning. After spending so much time in China, he knew he wanted to enter into a profession that was able to utilize not only his language skills, but also his cultural knowledge and nuanced understanding. It took some time to find the direction, however he eventually found himself working with Worksource Oregon to search for possible careers that would not only take advantage of his skills, yet also left him feeling like he was making the impact he wanted to make. Within a few months of resource organizing and personal reflection, he came across the field of medical interpreting.
Having never been in the medical field prior, he was hesitant and unsure of his ability to secure a career in that profession. Not shortly after, he was made aware of a training program that would provide him with that background and path towards an occupation in the health sector. Justin was introduced to Svetlana’s Training for Interpreters, a program that specializes in preparing medical interpreters for all kinds of languages. With the slightly expensive costs, he was encouraged to apply for a scholarship. After tediously preparing an application, Justin was awarded the Individual Training Account Scholarship jointly through Worksource Oregon & Resource Connections of Oregon. Subsequently he spent 2 full months studying diligently every single day to ensure the care he provided was the best anyone could find.
