You may have noticed the Commission's ads running on various radio and television stations in Minnesota. One of the obvious issues that emerged from the Interpreting Forward 2030 work is we need more individuals to pursue professional sign language interpreting as a career.

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[Video opens with a photo of an ASL interpreter with title below: “Are you looking for a fulfilling profession?” Burned-on open captions on the bottom.]

Voiceover: Are you looking for a fulfilling profession where you can put your communication skills to work in…

[New photo of a different interpreter signing ‘ready’.]

Voiceover: …medical, educational, legal settings and more? Become an American Sign Language interpreter.

[New photo of a platform interpreter on stage for a government-related presentation. The interpreter signs ‘award’.]

Voiceover: Did you know that there’s a high demand for qualified interpreters throughout Minnesota?

[New photo of an interpreter mid-sign, something like ‘freeze’.]

Voiceover: You can learn American Sign Language and interpreting skills through programs at St. Paul College,

[New photo showing a group of student interpreters doing a physical group activity in a college classroom.]

Voiceover: …St. Kate’s, or North Central University. Learn more through each college’s website.

[New photo shows a man wearing a business suit with two sign language interpreters looking on from the side.]

Voiceover: Paid for by the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing,

[Slide showing the logos for both the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, & Hard of Hearing on left, the logo for Minnesota Broadcasters Association on left. Website link on bottom: mn.gov/deaf-commission.]