News & Events
CETRA Awarded PANAMAX Simultaneous Interpreting Contract
CETRA is proud to have been awarded the contract for simultaneous interpretation at the PANAMAX conference in Doral, Florida, hosted by the US Southern Command. CETRA will provide Spanish, Portuguese, and English simultaneous interpreters from January to May 2012.
CETRA to host Global Networking Event on January 18th, 2012
CETRA Language Solutions will host a global networking event on January 18th, 2012, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Join us for drinks, appetizers, and networking at CETRA's offices in Elkins Park! Featured speaker Mr. Stanley Laskowski (University of Pennsylvania) will give a brief presentation on the global water crisis. Mr. Laskowski has been a senior executive, leader, teacher, scientist, advisor, and mentor during his career in environmental protection. Global photography will be on exhibit and offered for sale, the proceeds benefiting the Philadelphia Global Water Initiative. Read the full press release here.
CETRA to open an office in Limerick, Ireland
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD today announced that CETRA, the US headquartered language translation company, is establishing its European Service Centre in Limerick with the support of Government through IDA Ireland. Read the full press release here.
CETRA's President Jiri Stejskal to chair ASTM Subcommittee on Language Translation
CETRA's President, Jiri Stejskal, has been named chair of the ASTM Subcommittee on Language Translation. ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards.The ASTM Committee F43 on Language Services and Products was formed in October 2010 in response to the growing demand from both private and public organizations, including the Department of Defense, the U.S. Army Special Operation Command and the Pentagon’s Defense Language Institute. The Committee focuses on language interpreting, translation, proficiency and foreign language instruction. Read the full press release here.
CETRA exhibiting at the Delaware Valley Legal Expo on November 16th, 2011
Please visit us at the Delaware Valley Legal Expo on November 16th, 2011 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Presidential Caterers in East Norriton, PA. Visit us to learn about the best practices for working with translators and interpreters in a legal setting. We hope to see you there!
CETRA recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses in Philadelphia
CETRA has been recognized by Philadelphia 100® as one of the fastest- growing privately held companies in the Philadelphia region for the fourth time in a row. The Philadelphia 100 is a merit based program. Only the fastest growing, privately-held companies are awarded the Philadelphia 100 designation. The integrity of the process and the resulting list makes the Philadelphia 100 one of the most sought awards in the region. More information at www.philadelphia100.com.
Dr. Jiri Stejskal joins U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee on Education, Employment, & Training
On September 28th, 2011, CETRA's President and CEO Dr. Jiri Stejskal joined the Education, Employment, & Training Commitee for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This committee (EETC) directs Chamber policy relating to all issues that affect education and workforce development policy, including workforce development preparation, Pre-K - 12 education reform, postsecondary education, career and technical education, incumbent worker training, and lifelong learning, among others.
CETRA awarded spot on the Inc5000 list for the 4th year in a row
The 2011 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2007 through 2010. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007. Additionally, they had to be based in the United States, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2010. CETRA was recognized and attended the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on September 22nd and 23rd. Read the full press release here.
CETRA participates in Proz Panel Discussion: Translation Automation is Good for the Translation Profession
President and CEO Dr. Jiri Stejskal participated in the September 29th discussion on the Proz virtual event series, entitled "Translation Automation is Good for the Translation Profession". Joined by other leaders of the translation industry, the virtual debate hashes out one of the most controversial topics in translation today.
CETRA at QRCA in Las Vegas, October 12-14
CETRA Hosts First Movie Night: The Woman with the 5 Elephants
Monday, September 19th, marked CETRA's first ever movie night. Linguists, friends, and clients gathered at CETRA's offices in Philadelphia to watch The Woman with the 5 Elephants, directed by Vadim Jendreyko and nominated for Best Documentary in the 2009 European Film Awards. The film tells the story of Svetlana Geier, a Ukrainian-born German translator known for her unprecedented translation of Dostoyevsky's five largest works. Her haunting past plays a part in her successful career in Germany; her story is woven into the text of her translations. Her inspiring story teaches us to live attentively, to listen for the cadences, to care about the small things. And above all, to "always translate with your nose in the air". Thank you to everyone who attended the event. We look forward to next month's film screening.
CETRA Partners With Philadelphia Global Water Initiative
CETRA LAnguage Solutions is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with the Philadelphia Global Water Initiative (PGWI). This decision was based on a vote by CETRA’s employees.
The Philadelphia Global Water Initiative (www.pgwi.org), a regional network of organizations dedicated to helping to provide water and sanitation services in the developing world through projects, education and research, was founded in 2006 by Professor Stanley Laskowski of the University of Pennsylvania, and other environmental leaders. Read more
CETRA Awarded ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 Certificates
Elkins Park, PA, June 6, 2011– Jiri Stejskal is pleased to announce that CETRA Language Solutions has achieved certification in the ISO international quality standards for the provision of translation, interpretation and localization services. CETRA is one of the few language services providers in the United States who hold this prestigious certification, not only for ISO 9001:2008, the overall quality management system standard, but also for ISO 13485:2003, the standard for medical devices and related services. Read more…
Visit CETRA at Booth #111
MRA Annual Conference
Omni Shoreham in Washington, DC.
June 6-8, 2011
CETRA exhibits at ALA (Association for Legal Administrators) Annual Conference in Orlando, FL.
May 23-25, 2011
Visit us at Booth #726
http://www.alanet.org/conf/2011/
CETRA featured in Philadelphia Inquirer, Sunday, May 8, 2011
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/121453919.html
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20110508_One_Day_of_Language_Requests.html
CETRA Becomes Leadership Member at Pennsylvania BIO
Elkins Park, April 28, 2011: CETRA is pleased to announce a partnership agreement with Pennsylvania BIO's new S.A.V.E program. Read more...
Visit CETRA at Booth #111
MRA Annual Conference
Omni Shoreham in Washington, DC.
June 6-8, 2011
CETRA exhibits at
Green STAR 2011 - Booth # 366
Tuesday - May 3, 2011
Boston Convention Exhibition Center (BCEC)
Boston, MA
CETRA Hires Office Assistant
Saterria Kersey joined the CETRA team in April 2011 as an Office Assistant. She earned a B.A. in journalism from Hampton University in 2001. She worked for several newspapers across the U.S. during historic events. After living in Mississippi during Hurricane Katrina, she moved back home to her native Philadelphia.
CETRA On State-Wide Contract With Commonwealth of Massachusetts: 3/29/2011
CETRA has been awarded a state-wide contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for language services (PRF48), including document translation and desktop publishing, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, and multi-lingual voice overs. CETRA has provided these services since 2007 to various Massachusetts agencies, such as the Department of Public Health (DPH), Department of Children and Family Services (DCF), and the Department of Mental Health (DMH). CETRA’s latest contract will expire in June 2016 if all renewal options are exercised. Many state and local entities can order language services from CETRA off of this contract (PRF48); contact CETRA at 202-595-4089 or email matt.richman@cetrafed.com for information.
CETRA Hires Project Manager: 3-2-2011
Thaddeus Thaler joined CETRA in March 2011 as Project Manager. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in Spanish and a concentration in Latin American Studies from St. Olaf College, which he followed with a year of study at Middlebury College's School in Madrid, completing an MA in Spanish Linguistics. After attaining an MA in Liberal Arts from St. John's College, Santa Fe where he studied the great works of western thought, he received a Fulbright Research fellowship to Moscow for 2010-11. While conducting research, he studied Russian language at the Russian State University for the Humanities, furthering his Russian language abilities previously developed over two summers at Middlebury College's intensive Russian Language program.
US Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon For CETRA
Elkins Park, PA, March 1, 2011– Jiri Stejskal, President and CEO of CETRA Language Solutions, is pleased to announce that CETRA has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winner by the US Chamber of Commerce for the third year in a row.
The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, is designed to recognize businesses that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas, including business strategy, employee development, community involvement and customer service.
Jiri Stejskal says: “I believe that our success is tied to our decision to go beyond generating profits and to try to make this world a better place through a myriad of philanthropic activities. I am thrilled that we’ve earned a place yet again among the few select companies recognized on a national level.”
CETRA Hires Interpretation Services Project Manager: 1-15-2011Veronika Lambert joined CETRA in January 2011 as Project Manager. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and International Relations from Millersville University and her Master's degree in Folklore from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). Her professional background is in International Education where she worked for over 7 years as a Foreign Student and Scholar Advisor at the Office of International Programs at Penn. In addition, she has worked and studied in the Czech Republic, studied in France, Chile, Argentina and Nepal. Travel, study and work abroad has enabled her to learn multiple languages; she speaks Czech fluently and has knowledge of French, Spanish and Nepali. Personally, she enjoys volunteering in fields of international & community development, has a passion for the environment and enjoys being active in the outdoors.
CETRA Hires Additional Project Manager: 12-17-2010
Tim Hull joined CETRA in December 2010 as Project Manager. He earned a BA in International Development and Psychology from Tulane University in 2009. After graduating, he lived and worked in southern Spain, where he had previously studied in 2008. He returned to the Philadelphia area and worked in the field of psychology before coming to CETRA.
Additional Project Manager joins CETRA Team: 11-01-2010
Annett Thom joined CETRA in November 2010 as Project Manager. She holds a B.B.A. in International Business and Marketing from Temple University. Before coming to the United States in 2003, she lived in Leipzig, Germany. A native German speaker, she has a great love for languages and in addition to English has studied French, Latin and Spanish.
CETRA Opens Office in Washington, DC.
Elkins Park, PA, October 21, 2010 – Jiri Stejskal is pleased to announce that CETRA Federal Services opens its new office at the Ronald Reagan Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC today. Operations will be managed by CETRA’s Director of Federal Services, Matt Richman. » Read Entire Story
CETRA Ranked as One of Philadelphia 100 Fastest Growing Companies: 10-13-10
CETRA has been recognized by Philadelphia 100® as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Philadelphia region for the third time in a row. The Philadelphia 100® is an annual program conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia Business Journal and Wharton Small Business Development Center. This year’s award ceremony was held on October 13, 2010 at the Annenberg Center on the Campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in West Philadelphia. See www.Philadelphia100.com for more information.
CETRA Sponsors Singapore Philadelphia Innovators Network (SPINNOVATE) - Gateway to Asia
Event on October 7, 2010 in Philadelphia
http://thespinweb.org/spinnovate2010
CETRA Cycling Team Raises over $7500 for National MS Society
Ocean City, September 25-26, 2010
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CETRA Hires Additional Staff for Interpretation Services Division: 09-01-2010
Elizabeth Chegezy joined CETRA in September 2010 as Interpreting Services Associate. She earned a double BA in Spanish and International Studies from Dickinson College, followed by an MA in Spanish Translation and Interpretation from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. While in college and graduate school, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Spain several times. In addition to being a member of the growing Interpreting Services team at CETRA, she also works as a freelance Spanish translator and interpreter in the Philadelphia area.
Third Time In A Row - CETRA Ranked on Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing companies
Elkins Park, August 26, 2010 –Inc. Magazine ranked CETRA Language Solutions as No. 2,699 on its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country, and as No. 68 in the Philadelphia Metropolitan region. This is the third year in a row that CETRA has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list. This prestigious list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs, who represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.
CETRA’s President and CEO, Dr. Jiri Stejskal, commented on the award: “Every crisis presents an opportunity. I am proud of our team for keeping high spirits through the recession period and working extra hard to not only survive, but to thrive in a difficult economic environment.”
Contracted By The University of Maryland
CETRA Language Solutions is pleased to announce the award of the second year of a contract with the University of Maryland to provide translation and transcription services in several languages for the web-based language learning program of the National Foreign Languages Center (NFLC): 07-27-2010
Translation Services—Chinese (Wu), French (Sub-Saharan Africa), Arabic (Iraq), Dari, Farsi/Persian, Chinese (Southern Min), Korean (North), and Urdu—and Transcription Services—Dari and French (Sub-Saharan Africa). Contract 81010
CETRA Hires Project Manager for Market Research Translations: 03-15-2010
Elizabeth Harter joined CETRA in March 2010 as Project Manager. She earned her B.S. in 2002 from St. Joseph’s University with a major in Marketing. After graduating she spent several years as a Project Manager in the Market Research industry and has experience in managing and scheduling production facilities.
US Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon for CETRA: 03-01-10
CETRA Language Solutions has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winner by the US Chamber of Commerce for the second year in a row. The US Chamber is the world’s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region. The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, is designed to recognize businesses that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas, including business strategy, employee development, community involvement, and customer service.
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CETRA Hires Two New Employees : 01-15-2010
Sarah Potts joined CETRA in January 2010 as Office Manager. She has over 30 years of administrative and organizational experience. Sarah lived in Panama before coming to the U.S. over 30 years ago. She is a native Spanish speaker.
Evan Schapiro joined CETRA in January 2010 as Project Manager. He studied Communication and Hispanic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, earning his BA in 2007. Evan also had the opportunity to study at the Universidad de Sevilla in Spain for a semester. He brings to CETRA experience in the field of marketing and a love of language and culture.
CETRA's President Interviewed by Fox Business News: 10-30-09
In his role as the outgoing President of the American Translators Association, CETRA's President & CEO, Dr. Jiri Stejskal, discussed the state of the translation industry in the Fox Business News studio in New York City. See the interview, which was broadcast nationwide, by clicking on the image below.
CETRA Team Raises $10,000: 10-7-09
CETRA Language Solutions participated in the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride for the second time, with its team of eight joining a throng of 7,000 cyclists riding through South Jersey on October 3-4, who collectively raised $5 million dollars for the fight against multiple sclerosis. Each cyclist must collect at least $300 in pledges to participate in the tour, with many raising hundreds or thousands of dollars more. This year the CETRA Team again exceeded its fundraising goal and raised nearly $10,000.
CETRA Ranked as One of Philadelphia 100 Fastest Growing Companies: 10-1-09
CETRA has been recognized by Philadelphia 100® as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Philadelphia region for the second time in a row. The Philadelphia 100® is an annual program conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia Business Journal and Wharton Small Business Development Center. This year’s award ceremony was held on October 1, 2009 at the Annenberg Center on the Campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in West Philadelphia. See www.Philadelphia100.com for more information.
CETRA was ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the second time in a row: 8-18-09
Inc. Magazine ranked CETRA Language Solutions as No. 1,586 on its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country, and as No. 49 in the in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD region. This is the second year in a row that CETRA has appeared on this prestigious list, which is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy. See CETRA profile on the Inc. site and an Inc. article featuring CETRA.
SBA Awards CETRA's President: 5-07-09
The Small Business Administration's Philadelphia District Office has announced that Jiri Stejskal, President & CEO of CETRA, is the winner of its 2009 "Eastern Pennsylvania Business Person of the Year" award. In honor of this achievement, the District Director of the SBA's Philadelphia District Office, David Dickson, visited CETRA on April 29, 2009 to personally congratulate Jiri and the CETRA team. He was joined by Wendy Klinghoffer of the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, who nominated Jiri for the award. David will present the award to Jiri at the annual "Celebration of Small Business" event hosted by the Advocates for Small Business at Citizens Bank Park on May 14, 2009.
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US Chamber of Commerce Recognizes CETRA: 4-06-09
CETRA is one of 56 businesses in the nation to receive the 2009 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. The award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, pays tribute to businesses showcasing exemplary business practices in the areas of staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business and financial planning.
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Interview with CETRA President: 11-26-08
CETRA President, Dr. Jiri Stejskal, was interviewed by the KHON2 Channel during his recent trip to Hawaii where he participated in the panel organized by the Association for Machine Translation in the Americas (AMTA). Click on the picture below to view the interview.
Seminar on Interpretation in Legal Settings: 11-24-08
CETRA Language Solutions and the Montgomery Bar Association will be presenting a CLE course on “Language Interpretation in Legal Settings and the Challenges it Presents” on December 19, 2008, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, at the CLE Room of Montgomery Bar Association, 100 W. Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401-0268. The CLE Course will provide participants with keen insight into the legal and practical aspects involved, as well as strategies and tools when using an interpreter in an interview, direct/cross examination or deposition. For more information: 610-279-9660 or visit www.mbacle.org.
CETRA Partners with Red Cross: 10-08-08
One of the biggest challenges facing many Limited English communities in the Philadelphia area is access to programs and services at all levels. A lack of communication for these communities can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency situation. In response, CETRA Language Solutions has joined the American Red Cross "Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters" (VOAD) program and organized Disaster Preparedness Training For Interpreters. Southeastern Pennsylvania's VOAD is a part of a national collaboration of diverse organizations and citizens trained to meet community needs in the wake of a large-scale disaster. VOAD coordinates planning efforts and, during a disaster, matches community needs with services provided by member VOAD agencies. This cooperative effort has proven to be the most effective way for a wide variety of volunteers and organizations to work together in a crisis.
CETRA Raised $5,275 to Fight Multiple Sclerosis: 9-28-08
The CETRA team joined 7,000 bikers who rode 75 miles from Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the leading provider of programs for people with MS and their families. CETRA is grateful to its clients, vendors, families and friends who contributed to this fundraising effort and helped CETRA to exceed its goal of $5,000.
CETRA Ranks among America’s 5,000 and Philadelphia's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies: 9-05-08
Inc. Magazine ranked CETRA Language Solutions as No. 1,302 on its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country, and as No. 33 in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD region. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region can be found at www.inc5000.com.
CETRA is also one of the Philadelphia 100 winners for 2008. The Philadelphia 100 was created in 1988 to recognize the contribution that fast growing, privately held companies in the Philadelphia area provide to our economy. The awards ceremony will take place on October 22, which is also when the company’s ranking will be revealed.
Seminar on Interpretation in Legal Settings: 8-19-08
CETRA Language Solutions and the Montgomery Bar Association will be presenting a CLE course on “Language Interpretation in Legal Settings and the Challenges it Presents” on September 9, 2008, from 12:00 pm to 2:45 pm, at the CLE Room of Montgomery Bar Association, 100 W. Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401-0268. The CLE Course will provide participants with keen insight into the legal and practical aspects involved, as well as strategies and tools when using an interpreter in an interview, direct/cross examination or deposition. For more information: 610-279-9660 or visit www.mbacle.org.
News from China: 8-7-08
During the XVIII World Congress of FIT (Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs or International Federation of Translators) held on August 2-7, 2008 in Shanghai, CETRA’s President, Dr. Jiri Stejskal, was elected as FIT Vice President for the 2008-2011 period, and was entrusted with organizing the XIX FIT World Congress which will take place in San Francisco in 2011. The pictures below show the Executive Vice President of the Translation Association of China, Mr. Guo Xiaoyong, handing the congress flag to Dr. Stejskal, and the newly elected FIT Council.
CETRA President in the News: 7-19-08
Jiri Stejskal, CETRA's President, was interviewed by local NBC affiliate in Denver, Colorado, during the conference of the Translation Company Division of the American Translators Association. Click on the picture below to view the interview.
CETRA Renewed PA Contract: 5-23-08
On May 23, CETRA renewed the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) statewide translation contract (4600008710) for a period of one year. This adds strength to our growing local reputation as a premier language services provider.
Sign Language Interpretation - CETRA Bridges Communication with the Deaf and Hearing Impaired: 5-8-08
In response to increased demand from clients, CETRA is pleased to announce the addition of Sign Language Interpretation to its worldwide translation and interpretation services. Accordingly, CETRA has joined the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). RID, the leading organization in the U.S. representing sign language interpreters, has established a national standard of quality and promotes the continued growth and development of the profession of interpretation and transliteration of American Sign Language and English.
Taking Language Skills to Work: 4-30-08
CETRA's president, Jiri Stejskal, was interviewed by The Language Educator, a monthly publication of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The article discusses translating and interpretating as viable careers for students of foreign languages.
CETRA Grew 42% in 2007: 1-1-08
Thanks to growing demand for CETRA's existing translation services and the introduction of interpretation services, CETRA’s revenues in 2007 grew by 42% compared to 2006. CETRA has had a total growth of 577% over the past five years, maintaining an average annual growth rate of 53%.
CETRA's President Takes Over as President of the American Translators Association: 11-2-07
The American Translators Association (ATA), the nation’s largest professional organization for translators and interpreters, announced that Jiri Stejskal has taken over as president for a two-year term. Founded in 1959, the American Translators Association’s primary goals include fostering and supporting the professional development of translators and interpreters and promoting the translation and interpreting professions. ATA, based in Alexandria, Virginia, currently has 10,400 members worldwide. For more information on ATA, please visit www.atanet.org.
CETRA Featured in Philadelphia Business Journal: 10-12-07
"Some companies highlight their earnings, their big contract wins, their new products. CETRA, Inc.'s shining moment? The hanging death of a dictator."
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CETRA Launches Interpretation Division: 9-12-07
In response to growing demand from clients, CETRA has begun to offer consecutive, simultaneous and escort interpretation. By drawing from its vast resources of highly proficient linguists from around the world, CETRA can now provide on-site and remote interpretation in virtually any language. While the services will be of immediate benefit to its core client base, which consists of global marketing research and government agencies, CETRA has also experienced a sharp increase in the demand for interpreters within the legal, technical, HR, and health industries.
MRA Certification: 9-12-07
Beth Podrovitz, CETRA’s Director of Operations, was awarded the Professional Researcher Certification (PRC) by the Marketing Research Association. The Certification reflects her expertise in the field of marketing research. She also holds a Certificate in the Principles of Marketing Research from the University of Georgia Division.
Staff Additions and Promotions: 9-1-07
Beth Wilkie joined CETRA in August to lead the Translation Division. On September 1, Angela Wende-Minch was promoted to the position of Marketing Manager, Allison Wright and Sarah Grey to the position of Project Manager, and Selase Adzima to the position of Assistant Project Manager.
New Faces at CETRA: 6-1-07
CETRA welcomed four new employees this spring. Dan Ruppel, an American student at McGill University in Montreal who took his first summer job with CETRA last year, returned this summer to perfect his French, improve his Arabic, and work on a large government job he helped to launch in 2006. Anukware Selase Adzima, a native of Ghana, is a graduate of the Master’s Translation Program at the University of Wisconsin who brings to CETRA his knowledge of Spanish, French, Ewe, and Akan, and who will work on his project management skills as an intern. Angela Wende-Minch, a native of Germany, brings her experience in marketing and human resources in addition to German language skills. Tony Guerra, a native of Cuba, contributes Spanish language skills as well as his extensive experience in the translation and interpretation industry, and will spearhead CETRA’s brand new Interpretation Division.
CETRA at the Translation Summit: 3-15-07
The Translation Summit, held on March 12, 2007 in Salt Lake City, brought together three sectors of the translation world: government, academia, and private industry. CETRA's Director of Sales, Fee Sepahi, and CETRA's President, Jiri Stejskal, attended the Summit. Jiri was interviewed by the local NBC affiliate in his capacity as the President-Elect of the American Translators Association.
CETRA celebrates 10 years! 3-12-07
CETRA became a Pennsylvania corporation on March 12, 1997, under the name of Central European Translations, Inc. In January 2001, CETRA became one of the first language services providers to be awarded a contract by the General Services Administration to serve U.S. government agencies under a Federal Supply Schedule. In 2002, the company changed its name to CETRA, Inc. after it expanded its services beyond the languages of Central and Eastern Europe to all world languages. Following the name change, CETRA has experienced rapid growth and has quickly become a preferred language services provider in the marketing research industry and in the government sector.
MRA certification: 2-7-07
Dr. Jiri Stejskal (CETRA's President) and Angèle Surault (Project Manager for marketing research accounts) were awarded the Professional Researcher Certification (PRC) by the Marketing Research Association.
A record year for CETRA: 1-1-07
Thanks to rapid expansion in the government and marketing research arenas, CETRA’s revenues in 2006 grew by 82% compared to 2005. CETRA’s average growth rate for the past five years has been 68%, with a total growth of 576% over the five-year period.
New people, new space: 9-30-06
Fueled by rapid growth in both private and government sectors, CETRA has expanded its office space and added new staff. To accommodate new hires (see Employee Profiles), CETRA leased two adjacent offices, nearly quadrupling its space.
CETRA awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement by the Social Security Administration: 2-2-06
CETRA was selected to provide translation services to the Office of Central Operations of the Social Security Administration for SSA entitlement programs submissions. The contract, which covers more than 60 languages, was awarded under CETRA's GSA Federal Supply Schedule.
GSA Schedule extended another 5 years for CETRA: 1-9-06
CETRA was awarded the first of three five-year extension options for its contract with the U.S. General Services Administration. CETRA was among the first few translation companies to get on the GSA Schedule in January 2001. The initial contract, set to expire in January 2006, was extended through January 2011. The GSA Schedule qualifies CETRA to provide translation services to all U.S. Federal Agencies. In the past year, federal government contracts accounted for about one half of the company's sales.
CETRA maintains growth rate of over 50% 1-1-06
CETRA's expansion in both government and commercial sectors fueled healthy growth of 51% in 2005. This rate is in keeping with the company's average annual growth of 52% over the past five years, corresponding to a total growth of 688% between 2001 and 2005.
Jiri Stejskal serves as President-Elect of the ATA: 11-11-05
CETRA's president, Dr. Stejskal, was elected as President-Elect of the American Translators Association (ATA) at the Association's annual conference held in Seattle on November 9-13, 2005. He will serve as President-Elect from 2005 to 2007 and as the Association's President from 2007 to 2009. ATA, founded in 1959, is the largest professional association of translators and interpreters in the U.S. with over 9,500 members in more than 60 countries. ATA's primary goals include fostering and supporting the professional development of translators and interpreters and promoting the translation and interpreting professions.
CETRA awarded a contract by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 9-26-05
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of General Services, awarded a three-year contract to CETRA for translation services. The contract will cover the Commonwealth's requirements for translation services for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP persons). The purpose of this contract is to provide LEP persons with access to services and benefits provided by the Commonwealth, and applies to all Pennsylvania agencies.
Hurricane Katrina relief donation: 9-12-05
CETRA pledged to match donations for Hurricane Katrina relief made by its translators up to a maximum corporate gift of $2,500. 36 translators from six countries donated the total amount of $4,190. CETRA contributed the pledged amount to the American Red Cross and thus raised the total contribution to $6,690.
CETRA signed a contract with FMSO: 9-02-05
The Foreign Military Studies Office (FMSO) selected CETRA to translate materials that other organizations, primarily the Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS), do not translate. The primary objective of this contract is to translate Russian, Chinese, Arabic, French, Spanish and Portuguese language materials into English. The FMSO mission is to assess regional military and security issues to advise leaders on issues of policy and planning critical to the Army, Joint, and interagency communities. FMSO manages research databases of foreign and English-language materials in order to support its research and analysis mission. Once translated, the material will be used by FMSO analysts in the preparation of required studies, and later place in the open-source archives. The open-source digitized database into which the translations will be placed is called the World Basic Information Library (WBIL). The contract was awarded under CETRA's GSA Federal Supply Schedule.
CETRA works with the US Embassy in Baghdad: 5-25-05
The US Department of Justice awarded Blanket Purchase Agreement to CETRA to translate documents for its Regime Crimes Liaison Office (RCLO). RCLO is an entity under the Chief of Mission for the United States Embassy in Iraq, which is in need of translation services for various medical and legal documents. The contract was awarded under CETRA's GSA Federal Supply Schedule.
GSA Awards "Outstanding" Mark to CETRA: 1-27-05
A representative of the General Services Administration (GSA) came to CETRA's office to perform an audit of the services provided by CETRA to the US government.
» Take a look at the GSA Report Card!
CETRA Wins New Government Contract: 9-15-04
The US Army has selected CETRA, together with several other vendors, to translate selected units of Command and General Staff Officer Course Coursework from English to Spanish language. The Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) plans to start using the translated material for Instructor Train-up beginning on 1 March 2006 and for instructor use in teaching the course in June 2006.
CETRA Exhibits at
Green STAR 2011 - Booth # 366
Tuesday - May 3, 2011
Boston Convention Exhibition Center (BCEC)
Boston, MA
CETRA is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certified.
