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Michigan Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Michigan Mentoring Program
The Michigan Mentoring Program recognizes that there is a lack of nationally certified Interpreters in the state to provide quality services to its Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing populations.

Michigan Mentoring Program's Mission

To facilitate Interpreter mentor/mentee relationships throughout the state and to provide non-certified Interpreters with the appropriate resources to become nationally certified.
Become a Mentor: Would you like to become a mentor to not yet certified interpreters? Learn the ropes, and sign up for the Michigan Mentoring Program. Mentors are paid a stipend of $250.00 per completed mentorship. Become a Mentee: Are you an ITP graduate? Not yet nationally certified? Looking for skill development in a safe environment? Whether you're aiming for certification or just interested in expanding your skill set, sign up for the Michigan Mentoring Program.
For more information, contact Donna Leahy leahy@msu.edu
Goal and Objectives:

To achieve the goal of increasing the number of nationally certified interpreters in the state of Michigan, the Mentoring Program will strive to meet the following objectives:

• Provide appropriate training and resources for both mentors and mentees.
• Offer guidance and support to non-certified interpreters
• Provide opportunites with other interpreters and resources.

Mentoring is provided in one of three ways:

• One-on-one: individual mentoring with a certified interpreter or Deaf mentor.
• Group: intensive small group study led by a mentor team.
• Video: a videotape feedback exchange between mentor and mentee.
Mentoring Committee:

Chairperson: Donna Leahy leahy@msu.edu

Michigan Mentoring Program Co-sponsors:

  • Lansing Community College
  • DODHH QA Fund
  • Madonna University
  • Mott Community College
  • Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
  • RSA Region V Interpreter Education
  • Project at the College of St. Catherine in partnership with SLICES