97 Advertise Interpreting in MN is an Attractive Career: Short Advertising Videos
Issue: Interpreter shortage
Proposed Solution: MRID form a committee (of DDBHH community members, ITPs, interpreter referral companies and interpreters) focused on ways of demonstrating interpreting in MN as an attractive career move for qualified interpreters living elsewhere. Coalition lead the creation of short, high quality promotional videos. Determine where to advertise these videos – mainstream media, targeted social media, college fairs, etc.
Expected outcome: Greater availability of interpreters in Minnesota.
Who is impacted: ASL students, interpreter training program, consumers, hiring entities
Timeline: 6 months
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