Earn a FREE NCRA Student Membership
Have we got your attention? The new NCRF Student Initiatives Program provides the opportunity for court reporting students to renew their student membership or join NCRA as a student member, compliments of the National Court Reporters Foundation! What’s the catch, you ask? There is no catch; we are simply asking you to donate a bit of your time and talents by transcribing two oral histories for our Veterans History Project. That’s right–earn a free NCRA student membership by transcribing two veteran’s oral histories for the new Student Initiatives Program. Please contact Beth Kilker, VHP Coordinator, at the Foundation or call 800/272-6272, ext. 174) for more information.
Scholarships & Grants
NCRA and NCRF offer several scholarships and grants in support of the reporting profession. Make sure you take advantage of these opportunities for financial aid assistance.
Visit NCRF's Scholarships and Grants Area
Certification
Professional Certification programs have historically played an important role in our society. They protect the public by providing a way to identify individuals who are competent to provide particular services. Certification tests are held twice a year and you can register online during the appropriate registration period.
Visit NCRA's Certification Information Area
What's CART?
Communication Access Realtime Translation is the instant translation of the spoken word into English text using a stenotype machine, notebook computer and realtime software. The text appears on a computer monitor or other display. This technology is primarily used by people who are hearing-impaired or who are learning English as a second language. CART is often utilized by students, churches, and conference attendees.
Visit the NCRA online Community for CART Providers
Resume Preparation
If you're looking for a job, you'll need a good resume. Carol Matchett of Clayton Reporting gives you a bunch of great tips in her article entitled: Getting Your Foot in the Door.
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How to Select a Cat System
By James M. Mizanin, RDR, CRI, CMRS
My philosophy on students purchasing CAT equipment has always been very straightforward: Don’t. Then I wrote this article and shared my concerns with a vendor. I walked away from the meeting with a much clearer picture of what this article should reveal.
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How to Make a Smooth Transition from Student to Reporter
So you just graduated. You've got a lump in your throat as you contemplate your first job. Let Jacqueline Timmons who trains new reporters at her firm give you some sound advice on how to face the realities of the workplace.
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Last Updated: March 23, 2009