The Association of Translation Companies (ATC) has responded to the publication by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) of its Full Review of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). This follows on from lobbying that the ATC conducted earlier this year. [Read…
The ATC ISO Certification Service continues to be instrumental in supporting many of the 1200 language service companies that make up the UK language industry achieve ISO certification ISO 9001, the world’s most recognised and respected quality management aid; ISO…
For many ATC members, one of the main membership benefits of the ATC is the Certification Stamp, used to certify translations submitted to UK public authorities such as the Home Office. The Certification Stamp carries the member company’s name, membership…
The Association of Translation Companies (ATC) is calling on the UK Government to safeguard British industry’s and the UK public sector’s access to the linguistic skills of translators and interpreters, and to ensure that the route to these skilled roles…
Note from Corinne Smith: Around 60% of ATC members are small businesses, and in 2019 much of ATC’s focus will be on supporting and producing content tailored for SME LSPs through our new Small Business Initiative. The Small Business Initiative…
ATC’s Council will decamp to Leeds on 26 February 2019, hosted by thebigword at their brand new training centre. You are cordially invited to join us there to find out the latest on safeguarding your existing EU staff through Brexit…
The UK Government’s white paper setting out plans for the future skills-based immigration system maps a path which will restrict UK LSPs’ ability to recruit linguists from outside of the UK after Brexit. The ATC is launching a Brexit immigration…
ATC’s ISO Certification Service is one year old. Congratulations and thank you to the quality-minded companies who have gained certification with us! And what a year it has been. If anything, it has cemented our belief that there is a…
Around 60% of ATC member companies are micro and small businesses. While much of the support offered by industry bodies to LSPs is invaluable, regardless of what size your organisation is, smaller LSPs often face challenges that are very distinct…
As a member of the ATC, we know you have stories to tell about your business; stories that show why you value ATC membership; stories that share your examples of best practice; stories that showcase what our industry has to…
