Diversity Awareness Training | Jewish Vocational Service - Interpreter Services
4600 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64110
Eligibility
To qualify for the interpreter training, an individual must be bilingual with at least some experience in the field of interpreting. Individuals earn a "Certificate of Completion" for taking the 5 day, 40 hour course.
Required documents
N/A
Hours
M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
Languages
Provide interpreter services in 35 languages
Application process
Call for information
Fees
Varies
Service area
Andrew, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray & Saline Counties, MO; Doniphan, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami & Wyandotte Counties, KS
This program helps increase accessibility for those with limited English in our community by providing training for interpreters in the health care and social services arenas. JVC also provides interpreters in 35 languages to schools, social service agencies, hospitals and legal services – all at a nonprofit rate. JVS also offers cultural competency training for organizations employing or serving diverse populations.
Last Assured
07/16/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE
JVS is works to meet the complex needs of refugee and immigrant communities in Kansas City. Their services are built to address barriers newcomers face. This includes immediate and long-term needs met through case management support, employment, education, health care access, mental health support, legal assistance, and cultural integration.