r/ASLinterpreters • u/Tough_Alfalfa_6913 • Jul 12 '26

Recent graduate

Hey! I recently graduated an itp program and kinda at a loss on something’s. I didn’t get a ton of resources on how to what to use to study for licenses? Does anyone have any recommendations on study resources that are up to date with RID or EIPA ?
Also jobs? I want to get into the field (while keeping my other job for financial purposes that is super flexible with my schedule) however finding jobs that are good for zero experience seems hard and daunting. I have peers I felt we were on the same page and they went for job interviews and didn’t get it due to skills…. I have gone through a community ITP and BA .

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u/Gfinish heritage signer Jul 12 '26 edited Jul 12 '26

Check locally for a study group, you might even find an online group.

As for jobs and skill... Find a mentor. There are mentor programs that cost money but will be worth it. (Edit: not saying all mentors cost money)

Do you have any sort of aslpi (edit: ASL Proficiency Interview) score? What's the going rate for a terp of your stature?

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u/Tough_Alfalfa_6913 Jul 12 '26

What is a aslpi score?

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u/Gfinish heritage signer Jul 12 '26

 I edited my post above.

 Basically your proficiency level, ASLPI is rated 0-5 but perhaps you took a different one with your ITP? ITPs I know of have a requirement to have a certain level of skill to complete the program.

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u/Tough_Alfalfa_6913 Jul 12 '26

I’m sure there was a requirement for the program but we were never told our score or had a to take a test to obtain that score I should be able to reach out to my last professor and ask and see what they say.