Providing Services and Supports
Open year-round, we provide translation, interpretation, workshops, consultation services, and more to the public and the university. We work with translators, interpreters, and other language professionals at UMass Amherst, in the region, and from all over the world to provide solutions that serve the needs of our clients and partners locally and beyond.
Working with Schools
As part of UMass Amherst, we are committed to engaging with schools to create collective and meaningful impact. We have steadily collaborated with school districts and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education through a range of educational programs on language services and supports to improve multilingual communication. We welcome conversations with school districts to address their specific needs. We are an approved provider of DESE Tier 2 and Tier 3 courses for “Interpreters in the Education Setting.” See the 2026 - 2027 schedule of DESE Interpreter Courses.
Engaging Students
We offer employment opportunities for students. They work closely with our project managers on specific assignments and occasionally participate in the translation process as translators or reviewers. They also work on special projects and provide administrative support. Thanks to their time with us, students gain valuable professional experience and develop an awareness of responsible language use.
Creating Resources
The Gentzler Translation Center creates educational resources to promote knowledge about translation, improve public use of related services, and celebrate the value of the work of translators, interpreters, and other language professionals.
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