Welcome to NCRA's student newsletter. The 2024 NCRA Conference & Expo is happening this summer in Louisville, Ky., and you could be the lucky winner of a free student registration. We'll see you there! | | | |
Aloha
Carlene Sasaki, of Honolulu, Hawaii, is a lifelong gamer who finds inspiration in Star Trek and a welcoming community in her home state. “The court reporting and captioning community in Hawaii is small, but they are resilient and supportive,” she says. “There is a feeling of acceptance and support that can only be summed up in one word, Aloha.”
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Celebrate teachers!
#NCRAlovesteachers
By Amie First
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. Join us in celebrating our teachers and you could win a free test leg! We offer some creative ideas for every day of the week. Show your love and share it at #NCRAlovesteachers.
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NCRA Conference & Expo student registration giveaways
Students wanting to attend the 2024 NCRA Conference & Expo can now apply for free registrations.
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Conference preview: A look at Louisville
Add this to your summer schedule: The 2024 NCRA Conference & Expo is taking place at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Ky., from Aug. 1-3. Registration opens in early April, but you can start planning your trip now.
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NCRA is proud to offer the Student Fast Lane program to recognize student speed accomplishments. NCRA reaches out to all court reporting programs asking for their assistance in recognizing student speed accomplishments at the 150, 160, 180, 200, and 225 wpm speeds.
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Up-to-Speed congratulates these students on completing their education!
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“The rest was history”:
An A to Z story
A background in linguistics and phonetics led Michelle Soto, of Boise, Idaho, to the NCRA A to Z® Intro to Steno Machine Shorthand program and then to enroll in school for court reporting. “I was driven by my own potential,” says Soto.
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Networking is essential for a successful career, panelists say
The value of cultivating strong networking channels can never be underestimated for court reporters and captioners who want to achieve professional success. No question: Networking paves the way for better career opportunities.
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Learn how the power of practice can take you everywhere you want to go
Join us for motivation and the tips and tricks to practicing, graduating, and earning certifications. NCRF's Ask Me Anything Task Force is offering its next ZoomUp on Tuesday, March 26, at 8 p.m. Eastern.
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June 14 deadline for Career Launcher Scholarships
Students are encouraged to apply for the National Court Reporters Foundation quarterly Career Launcher Student Scholarships. The awards cover the cost to participate in the student program, which is $100 for members and $175 for nonmembers.
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Two students tapped as NCRF Student Intern Scholarship winners
One consistent goal for National Court Reporter Foundation leaders is to motivate and nurture court reporter students. Sophia Critelli, of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Krista Bishop, of Fairfield Township, Ohio, were recently awarded NCRF student intern scholarships.
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Upcoming testing
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Responses to last issue's question: How many hours per day do you practice outside of school?
- 0% — Never
- 11.1% — Less than an hour
- 44.4% — 1-2 hours
- 11.1% — 3-4 hours
- 22.2% — 5 or more hours
- 11.1% — I never stop practicing
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