Client: John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research at Kean University and New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus
Event: Community Conversation
Date: March 1 – April 5
Languages Interpreted: English <-> Spanish
Locations: Camden, Trenton, Bridgeton, Union Township, and Atlantic City, New Jersey

Executive Summary

Our company was tasked with providing simultaneous interpreting services for the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus and the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research at Kean University during their “Community Conversation” event series. These events aimed to facilitate discussions between community leaders and the public, focusing on strategies to reduce violence in urban communities. With a significant Hispanic population in the target cities, our services were crucial to ensuring that all attendees could participate in the conversation.

Challenges

Coordinating simultaneous interpreting services across multiple cities and events.

Adapting to diverse topics and speakers while maintaining accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

Providing a seamless experience for both English and Spanish-speaking attendees.

Solutions

Qualified Interpreters and Equipment:

Our company assembled a team of experienced, bilingual interpreters skilled in English and Spanish to accommodate the diverse linguistic needs of the event attendees. We also provided state-of-the-art equipment, including portable interpreting booths and wireless headsets, to ensure high-quality audio and seamless communication between speakers and the audience.

Customized Interpretation Services:

To better cater to the unique content of each event, our interpreters were thoroughly briefed on the topics and speakers involved. This allowed them to better understand the context and nuances of each discussion, ensuring accurate and culturally sensitive interpretations.

Consistent Service Across Multiple Locations:

Our company’s organizational prowess ensured seamless coordination of simultaneous interpreting services across the different cities in New Jersey, including Camden, Trenton, Bridgeton, Union Township, and Atlantic City. We maintained consistent quality and professionalism at each event, delivering a uniform experience for all attendees.

Results

Our simultaneous interpreting services played a vital role in making the “Community Conversation” event series accessible to both English and Spanish-speaking attendees. Our interpreters facilitated open and inclusive discussions, helping community leaders and residents share ideas and strategies for reducing violence in their urban communities.

The New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus and the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research at Kean University expressed their satisfaction with our company’s services, commending our team for their professionalism, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity. Our successful collaboration on this project has reinforced our reputation as a reliable and high-quality provider of simultaneous interpreting services for community-focused events.