Kapi'olani Community College ASL/English Interpreter Education Program

Kapi'olani Community College ASL/English Interpreter Education Program Learn to become an ASL/English interpreter. Interpreting is an exciting and rewarding career. Consider becoming an interpreter now!

Depending on your interest areas and expertise, interpreting can lead you to intriguing opportunities in social service, education, healthcare, law-related, conference, and performance venues. There is always a demand for qualified Deaf and hearing interpreters. The goal of this intensive, 3-semester program ASL/English Interpreter Education program is to prepare you to become an effective entry-l

evel interpreter. Upon successful completion of the program you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Kapi‘olani Community College and ready to take the appropriate credentialing/rating exam that will enable you to interpret in a community or public school setting. If you are interested in attaining a Bachelor’s degree in Interpreting, this certificate along with an AA degree from KCC is designed to be compatible with degree requirements at selected universities. Our highly qualified faculty provides a range of learning opportunities and experiences to prepare you to work as an interpreter with adults and children. A learning plan will be developed just for you and Peer, Language and/or Interpreting Mentors and tutors are available to assist you in reaching your educational and professional goals. To be eligible for the program you must have ASL proficiency at the ASL 202 level (or its equivalent) and English proficiency at the 100 level. For questions about the program or your eligibility, please contact Jan Fried, Program Coordinator, at 808.734.9891 (V), 808.477.3141 (VP) or [email protected]. Whether this is your first experience with college or your return after a prolonged absence, contact our counselor at Layce Garcia at [email protected]. She will point you in the right direction and walk you through the application process.

Aloha and Happy Holidays!  Yes, this year Deaf Santa "Zoomed" to Hawai'i and our show went virtual. Click on our link to...
12/21/2020

Aloha and Happy Holidays! Yes, this year Deaf Santa "Zoomed" to Hawai'i and our show went virtual. Click on our link to enjoy our 29th Celebration and watch our Deaf performers of all ages. If you want to read the captions, make sure to hit the CC button.
Deaf Santa 2020

It’s about time.
09/11/2020

It’s about time.

The Trump administration may have violated federal law by not including American Sign Language interpretation in televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic, a federal judge in Washington ruled…

An excellent article about an excellent Deaf Interpreter. She is very articulate about the work we do. Mahalo, Marla!
04/29/2020

An excellent article about an excellent Deaf Interpreter. She is very articulate about the work we do. Mahalo, Marla!

In a time where information is power, Marla Berkowitz does a job that's more important than ever.

Includes Sherylynn Strong, from Honolulu! Dare to love each other!
04/29/2020

Includes Sherylynn Strong, from Honolulu! Dare to love each other!

Kelly Clarkson - I Dare You (ASL Version) Download/Stream "I Dare You": https://Atlantic.lnk.to/IDareYouID Featuring: Nyle DiMarco Millicent Simmonds Angel T...

12/11/2019

A student at Scotland's University of Dundee has created more than 100 new signs to help students better communicate scientific terms.

One of the beautiful things about ASL--it's always growing and changing with the times!
11/22/2019

One of the beautiful things about ASL--it's always growing and changing with the times!

How do you sign "new" words? The Deaf community works as a network, collectively brainstorming new sign language terms over the web, until dominant signs emerge.

08/16/2017

Mahalo to outstanding interpreter, Sabina Wilford, for sharing this profound post from Nyle DiMarco.

08/10/2017

Free Divorce Law in Hawaii Seminar Comes to Kapolei Family Court
Posted on Jul 14, 2017 in News & Reports, Press Releases
KAPOLEI, Hawaii – Divorce Law in Hawaii, a free seminar that has helped thousands of people since it was first offered in 2002, has begun conducting seminars for the public at the Ronald T.Y. Moon Judiciary Complex in Kapolei. The first Kapolei session was held on July 5. Additional seminars are scheduled through December 2017:

What: Divorce Law in Hawaii – Kapolei Family Court

Schedule: Wednesdays: July 19, August 2, August 16, August 30, September 13, September 27, October 11, October 25, November 8, November 22, December 6, December 20.

Times: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

Location: Ronald T.Y. Moon Judiciary Complex
4675 Kapolei Parkway
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707-3272

Cost: Free

Parking: In the metered stalls in front of the courthouse and detention facility.

Divorce Law in Hawaii is co-sponsored by the Family Court and the Mediation Center of the Pacific (MCP), Hawaii’s largest provider of divorce mediation services. It provides practical guidance on the law and process of divorce, divorce resolution options, and resolving a divorce without conflict or unnecessary expense. Divorce mediation as a possible settlement option is explained, and those in attendance will be offered the chance to enroll in a mediation process with MCP.

Registration: There is no registration required for Divorce Law in Hawaii. Participants should go to the bailiff’s desk on the third floor of the Family Court in Kapolei at 4675 Kapolei Parkway, prior to the presentation.

More Information: Call the Family Court Service Center at 954-8290, or visit the center at the Family Court in Kapolei, or at First Circuit Court, 777 Punchbowl Street in Honolulu.

For a schedule of upcoming seminar dates, or to view a video of the Divorce Law in Hawaii Seminar online, go to the Hawaii State Judiciary website at:

http://www.courts.state.hi.us/self-help/divorce/divorce_law_in_hawaii

Family Court also offers Kids First, an educational program for parents going through divorce and children aged 6-17. For more information, call 954-8280, or visit kidsfirsthawaii.com.

For more information about the Mediation Center of the Pacific go to www.mediatehawaii.org.

Disclaimer: The Hawaii State Judiciary does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by the speakers. The speaker’s remarks do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hawaii State Judiciary. The information provided is a general overview of basic legal concepts, and is not intended as legal advice for any specific person or situation.





For more information, contact the public affairs office at 808-539-4909 or via email at [email protected].

Subscribe to the Hawai'i State Judiciary mailing list for email notification of press releases and other announcements.

The Judiciary is one of three branches of state government in Hawai`i. The other two are the executive and legislative branches. As an independent government branch, the Judiciary is responsible for administering justice in an impartial, efficient and accessible manner according to the law.

08/09/2017

Mahalo, Scott Huffman!

08/09/2017

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