Welcome to HITA!


HITA was established in 1993 to create a forum for individuals, businesses and institutions interested in sharing their experiences, to promote the interests of translators and interpreters in Houston and surrounding areas, and to serve in cooperation with other regional and national organizations in the recognition of translation and interpretation as professions.

 

Member Directory Search the HITA Member Directory to find a Translator or Interpreter
(What's the difference? See the answer on our FAQ page).
Job Opportunities Visit this page for information about job opportunities in the language field.
 

Upcoming events

Monday, May 21, 2012 HITA Social and Networking Event
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Cavatore Italian Restaurant
2120 Ella Blvd, Houston 77008 (map)
Free parking.

Social and Networking meetings are generally held on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Friday, May 25, 2012 FBI Foreign Language Recruitment Fair
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The FBI has many opportunities (contract positions) for individuals with a high level of fluency in English and in a foreign language to perform interpreting, translating and monitoring services. ... [more]

June 6-8 and July 20-21
plus one additional day (TBD)		 TAHIT Healthcare Interpreter Training (48 hours)

The TAHIT Healthcare Interpreter Training explores the modes of interpreting as well as the roles the interpreter may play in a cross-cultural interaction, and the Healthcare Interpreters' Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. ... [more]

 

News

April 19, 2012: HITA volunteers participate in public radio spring drive ... [more]

April 3, 2012: Harris County will now provide licensed interpreters for protective order, child custody, and child support hearings. ... [more]

 

Ongoing

Training mailing list

If you want to receive notices of future training events, just send an email expressing your interest to:
HITA membership is not required.

HITA Cares

On March 19, 2012, HITA members were asked to donate toys, books and infant items to Houston KIND (Kids in Need of Defense). KIND serves as the leading organization for the protection of unaccompanied children who enter the US immigration system alone. ... [more]

HITA Bookcase

Bring a new or gently used dictionary, glossary or terminology resource to exchange with colleagues at the next HITA event ... [more]